Gunpowder Wine Trail’s 2024 Wine Cheese Event
November 2 - November 17
$80 – $90
Gunpowder Wine Trail Associations 2024 Wine Cheese Event!
Join us along the Gunpowder Wine Trail over the course of the first three weeks of November (1st -17th) for a unique wine and cheese experience. See below for each wineries hours of operation.
The five family owned wineries blended their locally hand-crafted wines with local Maryland dairy to create an artisan wine cheese that is a customer favorite each November!
The Gunpowder Wine Trail runs from Northern Baltimore County through the countryside of Harford County and Southern York County. Along the trail, you’ll find unique points of interests like Kilgore Falls and Rocks State Park, farms and creameries with handmade ice cream and cheeses to compliment GPWT wines. Restaurants abound with a range of choices and visitors often extend their stay at one of the many bed & breakfasts, inns or hotels along the way.
The wineries on the trail include Chateau de Laurel, Fiore Winery & Distillery, Harford Vineyard, Mount Felix Winery, and Royal Rabbit Vineyard.
Individual Winery Hours:
Chateau de Laurel: Friday | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM / Saturday – Sunday 11:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fiore Winery & Distillery: Monday – Saturday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM / Sunday 12:00 – 5:00 PM
Harford Vineyard: Thursday – Monday | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Mount Felix Winery: Wednesday – Saturday | 11:30 AM – 5:30 PM / Sunday 12:00 – 5:00 PM
Royal Rabbit Vineyard: Saturday & Sunday | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM / Monday, Thursday, Friday – By appointment only.
As in every year a ticket is for 2 Participants | 21+
VIP Tickets ($89.95) include: ($162.00 Value) – ONLY 30 AVAILABLE!
- 2 Gunpowder Wine Trail wine glasses (19 oz)
- 2 wine tastings at each winery
- 5 blocks of unique locally produced artisan wine cheese – 1 block of wine cheese from each winery.
- 15% off purchase of 2 or more bottles of wine
- $1.00 off glasses of wine at each winery
Standard Tickets ($79.95) include: ($152.00 Value) – ONLY 45 AVAILABLE!
- 2 Gunpowder Wine Trail wine glasses (12 oz)
- 2 wine tastings at each winery
- 5 blocks of unique locally produced artisan wine cheese – 1 block of wine cheese from each winery.
- 10% off purchase of 2 or more bottles of wine
- $1.00 off glasses of wine at each winery
Wines used in 2024 cheese:
Chateau de Laurel: 2019 Laurel Rouge – Bordeaux style – tobacco and mocha on the nose – smoky mid palate with lively cherry to mocha finish.
Fiore Winery & Distillery: Meritage – proprietary blend of estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot.
Harford Vineyard: Chambourcin – dry red wine with dark fruity notes of blackberry and black cherry – rich in color.
Mount Felix Winery: Chambourcin, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot blend.
Royal Rabbit Vineyard: Royal Rabbit Duke – a mature five plus year old wine with lovely tart cherry notes and a full rich mid palette – supple tannins with notes of leather.
This self-guided tour runs between I-83 east to I-95 and includes Chateau de Laurel (NEW), Royal Rabbit Vineyard, Harford Vineyard & Winery, Fiore Winery & Distillery, & Mount Felix Vineyard & Winery. You are welcome to visit any winery in any order you wish on any of the participating days. The event tickets are valid for 3 weeks so you do not have to rush your journey. Along the trail there are local parks, shops, farm stands, restaurants and even a natural waterfall to visit so you can make a relaxing weekend or day trip into a uniquely local experience.
Tickets are limited and sell out quickly so be sure to purchase your tickets early. Only a finite amount of the artisan wine cheese is produced and it takes 6 months to make!
Participating Gunpowder Wine Trail Wineries: