The Loew Vineyards

We began the search for a suitable spot favorable to grape growing. With the help of consultants that helped, for instance, to help measure the depth and types of the soil, we settled on a 37-acre parcel on Liberty Road in Frederick County. This was in March, 1982. Eager to get started, we cleared the remains of the corn crop and plowed the land; we ordered vines from Philip Wagner and others, and planted in May. Two years later, we began the paper work saga required to become a winery, became bonded in July, 1985, and did our fist commercial crush that fall. We sold our first bottle of wine in August, 1986.

Our growing and wine-making practices are definitely hands-on. We intentionally have remained small, with an emphasis on quality control and personal care for both the vines and the wines. We take pleasure in sharing our love for wine with the folks who visit the winery.