61 Vineyard of Elkridge

61 Vineyard of Elkridge is a winery in Elkridge, Maryland, located on Kemptown Rd. It is a family-owned and operated farm winery and working vineyard that specializes in dry wines, producing red, white and sparkling varieties. The winery has earned Governor's Cup Wine Awards, and its tasting room associates guide visitors through tastings and customized flights in a rustic setting. Seating is available inside and outside, the outdoor areas welcome dogs, and the tasting room is family-friendly. For those who prefer sweeter pours, the winery offers seasonal sangrias and the Don Spritzer, a sparkling drink built around its pink Rose. The winery holds a rating of 4.90.

The story behind the winery began with a bottle of wine. Its owners, Mark and Pam Giganti, have lived in the rolling hills and farmlands of Upper Montgomery County for nearly 30 years, and their interest in wine grew through visits to local and international wineries. They trained in winemaking, joined the Maryland Grape Growers and Maryland Wineries Associations, and in 2013 and 2014 planted a one-acre test vineyard with Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Harvest two years later brought four generations of the family to work the land, and the wine that resulted led them to acquire the farm. The winery opened to the community in October 2021. Its name comes from 1961, the year both owners were born.

The winery sits in the farmland of Montgomery County's Agricultural Reserve, with Sugarloaf Mountain as the backdrop to its sunsets. Regular hours run Wednesday from 3 to 9 p.m., Thursday and Friday from 2 to 9 p.m., Saturday from 12 to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Its 4.90 rating reflects the customers who have reviewed it, and the winery has been recognized with Governor's Cup Wine Awards for its dry wines.