Wineries & Distilleries

Discover where bourbon first started and where grapes for wine were first planted in Maryland! Taste the history here in St. Mary's County.


Spend a weekend tasting your way through St. Mary's County's craft beverages! Try award-winning wines at Port of Leonardtown Winery, learn how bourbon started in St. Mary's County at Tobacco Barn Distillery, enjoy fresh cocktails made from the flavored moonshine at Southern Trail Distillery and hear the amazing stories of how a local family started their winery at Xella Winery.

Want more craft beverage fun? Make sure to check out our Event Page for future events like live music at the wineries, pop up markets at our distilleries, Beerfest at Historic St. Mary's City, Wine Fest at Historic Sotterley, and more!

Ready to get tasting?

  • Port of Leonardtown Winery - Tasting room is open 7 days a week, noon to 6 p.m. And noon til 9 p.m. on the first Friday of the month.
  • Southern Trail Distillery - Tasting room is open Thursdays - Sundays from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Tobacco Barn Distillery - Tasting room is open Saturdays from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sundays from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., and you can book appointments for Monday - Fridays.
  • Xella Winery - Tasting room is open on Saturdays from noon to 5 p.m.

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