Rocklands Farm Winery

03/10/2020

Picture this: a peaceful spring day here at the farm, learning about local seasonal blooms, making your own arrangement, and painting your creation with watercolor, glass of wine in hand. Sounds almost like a dream, doesn’t it? Well lucky for you, it’s not! On April 26th, our resident farmer-florists @sungold_flower_co along with poet/artist/educator @madebythuanh are holding a day long workshop here at Rocklands. Spots are filling up so if you’d like to join them, don’t delay. Details can be found at www.sungoldflowerco.com/workshops

03/07/2020

A perfect day for wine ☀️🍷

03/06/2020

A stroll in the vines never felt so good! Vineyard & winery tours are back for the season! Join us on Saturday or Sunday at 1pm to learn how we go from grape to bottle. No reservations required | Due to safety considerations, the tour is for adults only.

03/05/2020

It’s beginning to look a lot like spring around here...🌱☀️

03/03/2020

We’re finishing up pruning in the vineyard this week and the cows are loving it. Nothing like chewing on a pile of pruned vines to really kickstart your day! 😄🐮🍇🌱

03/01/2020

NEW WINE ALERT: 2019 Farmhouse is our early release Chambourcin which is made in a much different way than the rest of our reds. The wine undergoes a carbonic maceration to accentuate its fruit characteristics and keep the tannin levels low. It never goes into barrel and instead spends its entire life in stainless steel creating a bright, juicy & dry wine. This vintage has notes of strawberry, raspberry, and black cherry. Let’s drink!

02/29/2020

It’s Cellar Club pick up weekend and to celebrate, we released two of our favorite wines for you to enjoy! Come out this weekend to pick up your first box of year, try our 2019 Fieldwork (Sauvignon Blanc) and 2019 Farmhouse (early release Chambourcin). @thepaellaplace will be serving until 6pm and last call for wine is 5:30pm. See you soon.

02/28/2020

Blending trials happened this week in the winery and we have some great news: the new vintages are going to be knockouts!😎 If you want to taste some of these before they’re released, make sure you sign up for the last barrel tasting of the season on March 14th! Sign up here: https://squareup.com/store/rocklands-farm/ @ Rocklands Farm Winery

02/28/2020

NEW WINE RELEASING THIS SATURDAY🎉

2019 Fieldwork | Sauvignon Blanc | bright aromas of stone fruit, tropical fruit and fresh cut grass | refreshing & delicious notes of grapefruit, lychee & apricot | this wine is certainly going to be one of your favorites! Get it Saturday in the tasting room🍷

02/22/2020

It’s a beautiful day on the farm today 🌸 🍷Come out and catch some of this February sunshine with a glass of wine and bowl of paella from @thepaellaplace 😎Open until 6pm, last call for wine is 5:30. We’ll see you soon!

02/22/2020

We ❤️Fridays on the farm🍷 join us tonight for live music until 9!

02/20/2020

The sunset today made us feel like warmer weather is just around the corner...we should be sipping wine outside in no time! 😎🍷#FarmSunsetsAreTheBestSunsets

02/18/2020

#nationaldrinkwineday?! Don’t mind if we do! There’s no better time to take advantage of our special, one-time mixed case sale! Mix and match any of these four wines featured to make a 12 bottle case and earn 40% off online or in-store, our biggest case discount ever offered!
There are some restrictions that apply - get all the details from the link in our bio! 🍷

02/16/2020

Peaceful mornings on the farm. It's a long weekend for some, so come on out for a glass of wine, a little lunch, and some farm life! 🍷🐄🦆

02/15/2020

Cold days call for red wine, wouldn’t you agree? 🍷💕

02/14/2020

Happy Valentine’s Day, Rocklands family! We hope your weekend is full of love, friends, family & fun! We’re celebrating the holiday tonight with the release of this beautiful rosé, live music and a special paella menu from @thepaellaplace. Open until 9pm, we can’t wait to see you soon! 💕

02/13/2020

Although it has felt like "Spring is in the air!" often this Winter, we don't officially welcome in the new season until March 20th. To get you in the mood for what's ahead, we've selected a few of our favorite fresh whites, and a small-batch fruited dessert wine, as part of a special, one-time mixed case sale! Mix and match any of these four wines to make a 12 bottle case and earn 40% off online or in-store, our biggest case discount ever offered!

There are some restrictions that apply. Here are the terms & conditions:
- Limit 3 cases per person
- Offered in-store and online
- This sale is not valid for any required event purchases
- Offer cannot be combined with other discounts
- Offer CAN replace Cellar Club discount where applicable (Any 12-bottle members who would like to customize their seasonal case to any of these 4 wines will receive 40% off instead of the standard 25% off)

02/12/2020

Light, crisp, and mouthwateringly delicious | aromas of peach, watermelon & lime | bright & refreshing citrus flavors🍑🍉🍋
...Need we say more? 2019 Anna’s Rosé drops THIS FRIDAY. Let’s drink!

02/12/2020

Pizza Brama

We're sad to share the news that Pizza Brama is permanently closing their doors and will no longer be serving at Rocklands. We're so blessed to have had the opportunity to partner with them, learn from them, and foster community together through delicious food and wine.

Thank you Michael Carignan and the Pizza Brama team for being part of the Rocklands family for the past five years. We'll miss you and your pizza (A LOT) but look forward to celebrating your next chapter over a bottle (or two) of wine!

Despite this sad news, rest assured we've been working tirelessly to find top notch food vendors to replace Pizza Brama this upcoming season and we're excited by all the delicious options. Stay tuned over the next couple of weeks for more information about all the new and fantastic food you'll be able to enjoy on the farm this year!

Dear friends,

Pizza Brama is closing.

We have gotten to know you and your children. Some of you like arugula put on your pizza at the last minute… others want it wilted. No garlic for some; others can’t get enough garlic and spice. “Extra crispy please!” “Get the good cheese pizza, Mom.” We have relished it all.

When we started, your children could not see above the counter. Later they loved to watch us make their pizza. In the last two years, a few have applied for positions with us in our tent. We are honored and humbled.

Yes, I, Michael, am physically okay. No health issues. (Many have checked in to make sure I am okay. Thank you.) Financially we are fine. 2019 was a banner year. The core issue: the business has been to some degree a runaway success. So much so that it has run away to a place I am not suited to lead.

I started the company because I wanted to devote myself to crafting a product that would delight our guests and would become theirs. You would take possession of it. We would be “your pizza place”. Well, it worked!

I did not have a plan for if it worked. We pushed hard to get the engine started. It picked up speed on its own. Now the engine is dragging me behind it on the gravel road. I am grateful that you enjoyed simple things done well.

This is a pause. A step back. A re-evaluation to come at this again with more knowledge and significantly more experience to plan for: “what if we are right?” What if people want a well-crafted product, one that isn't intimidating? A product crafted by people you learn to trust.

This might be seen as a funeral. I prefer the tradition of celebrating life. Thank you for all the delight in these 5 years. We hope you enjoyed our work.

To be continued...

Sincerely, Michael

02/08/2020

The sun is out, the paella is hot and the wine is waiting! Join us for a relaxing Saturday on the farm. Open until 6pm, we’ll see you soon! #feednourishengage

02/06/2020

While some may consider 20 glasses of wine to be a bit excessive, our winemaker @theregularmike considers it to be a normal day at the office.🤷‍♂️ #Blendingtrials for our reds will start at the end of the month and we couldn't be more excited about the vintage. Who's ready for a glass of red? 😍🍷

02/01/2020

Ready for #superbowlsunday? Stop in today and tomorrow to enjoy a glass or bottle and to stock up for the big game! Did you know? Pet-nat sparkling wine pairs really well with lots of Super Bowl foods like fried chicken, spicy wings and more! Open today until 6pm. See you soon!

01/31/2020

On cloudy winter days like today we daydream about watching warm lingering sunsets on the farm with a glass of wine 🍷

01/30/2020

Looking forward to this weekend like...🍷👀🐮😂#almostfriday #IsItWineOclockyet

01/29/2020

Appreciating this view from the vineyard today 🍇✨ #wintervineyard

01/28/2020

This past weekend we had our first barrel tasting of 2020 and it was a blast! There are two more barrel tastings dates this season: Feb 15th and March 14th. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to taste 8 different wines from this vintage with our winemaker, Michael McGeary. Make your reservation today: https://squareup.com/store/rocklands-farm/ 🍷

01/25/2020

Happy Friday, all! We’ve got a great lineup this week - Who’s ready for a drink with us?! Live music and @thepaellaplace tonight until 9pm! We’ll see you soon

01/23/2020

We have a little “good news/bad news” for you...Bad news: the sun has set on the 2018 Anna’s Rosé — we’re officially sold out. The good news: the 2019 Anna’s Rosé is DELICIOUS and we’re releasing it on Valentine’s Day! Let the countdown begin🍷💕 #ROSÉALLDAY

01/22/2020

The historic Montevideo Road that leads to Rocklands is a beautiful drive, no matter the season. This morning’s sunrise lit up the trees and it was spectacular 🔥😎😍

01/20/2020

Who’s ready to drink from the tanks & barrels the weekend?! Join us on Saturday January 25th for our first barrel tasting of 2020. Learn more & reserve your spot here: https://squareup.com/store/rocklands-farm/item/barrel-tasting-saturday-january-th-pm-or-pm?square_lead=item_embed See you soon! @ Rocklands Farm Winery

01/19/2020

Yesterday’s gray skies and freezing rain are a thing of the past! We’ll see you out here today from 11am-6pm for wine, @thepaellaplace & good times. Food service begins at 12pm. See you soon. #feednourishengage

01/18/2020

Due to the inclement weather forecasted for tomorrow - Saturday 1/18, Rocklands will be CLOSED. We will reopen again on Sunday 1/19. Stay safe and warm folks! ❄️🍷

01/17/2020

Happy Friday! It’s COLD💨🧊 but beautiful here today on the farm and we’re ready to get the weekend started. Join us tonight in our cozy tasting room for live music by Michelle Lockey, paella from The Paella & Tapas Place and wine from yours truly. With winter weather looming on Saturday, there’s no better time than today to stock up on your wine essentials🍷😎❄️ See you soon!

01/16/2020

Ready for the weekend!

01/14/2020

In late autumn there’s a brief window of time (right before the sun falls below the horizon) where the barn seems to be the only building on the farm drenched in warm sunshine...it’s magical ✨ #drearydaypickmeup #daydreaming

01/12/2020

Spring in the middle of January?! Sure feels like it! Come on out today to enjoy a glass of wine in this beautiful weather. Open until 6pm - see you soon🍷☀️

01/10/2020

You know what pairs perfectly with beautiful weekend weather? BUBBLES! 🍾 Join us this weekend for lots of wine, warm weather and good times 😎

01/09/2020

Good morning everyone! It’s an exciting day here at Rocklands...We’re bottling 4 labels from our 2019 vintage and 1 label from 2018: Fieldwork, Springhouse, Anna’s Rosé, Farmhouse and the 2018 Montevideo. Who’s excited?! Check out this sneak peek of our bottling setup👀💪😎

01/08/2020

Today is the first day the whole Rocklands team is back on the farm after our annual winter break and this morning’s sunrise couldn’t have been a better welcome back.✨💕

We’re excited to spend the next couple of days getting things ready to officially reopen THIS FRIDAY!! Who’s ready for wine?! Can’t wait to see you then 🍷😎🍷

12/22/2019

Yesterday we released our 2019 Ancestry to rave reviews! This delicious pét-nat is a perfect bottle of bubbly for the holidays. Come on in today to grab a bottle (or two) and enjoy some traditional Spanish tapas and paella from @thepaellaplace before we close from Dec23-Jan9th. We’ll reopen again on Friday January 10th! See you soon 🍾🍷😍

12/21/2019

Today’s the day! Come on out to try our delicious new Pét-Nat sparkling wine. We have @thepaellaplace here serving until 5:30pm and Gypsy Jazz band Swing Gadjo here from 3pm-6pm. REMINDER: tastings end today at 3pm due to the music. We will serve glasses, flights and bottles until 5:30pm. See you soon!

12/20/2019

Who’s ready to taste our delicious new pét-nat this weekend? We’re releasing the 2019 Ancestry on Saturday just in time for Christmas & New Years! Stop by and stock up before we close for the holidays on Dec 23. See you all soon! 🍾

12/18/2019

Looking for the perfect last minute gift? We’ve got you covered. We have a delicious selection of red, white & sparkling wines that will excite any oenophile in your life (or you!). **TODAY is the last chance to ship wine for delivery before Christmas! Don’t wait- Shop now: https://club.rocklandsfarmmd.com/Our-Wines

12/08/2019

Scout and her Sunday stretches! It's a going to be a great day on the farm. We have 2 tours for cellar club members at 1pm and 3pm, as well as Q4 pick up--come get your wine for the holidays!

@trippytacos240 will begin food service at 1:15pm, so come HUNGRY! 🌮🌯 REMINDER: We have a no outside pet policy on the farm. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation on leaving your pups at home!

12/07/2019

Did ya know?! Our first barrel tasting of the season is next Saturday, 12/14. We have a 1pm tasting & a 3pm tasting and each session is 90 minutes. This is exclusively for Cellar Club members and their guests! Reserve your tickets here: https://squareup.com/store/rocklands-farm