Old Westminster Winery Dinner Cruise

Captain Jen fell in love with this winery’s location, wine and people that work at Old Westminster Winery at their grand opening in 2013. The proprietors, the Baker family, are raising a reputation for crafting wines of intrigue. The property is situated on a rocky plot of ground just south of historic Westminster, MD, where patrons enjoy the ambiance of the vineyard and a hands-on winery producing exceptional wines.

The Baker family believes this winery represents the American Dream: strong family, faith, sustainability and entrepreneurial spirit. Through teamwork and shared commitment, they strive to create wines that reflect the terroir and balanced farming practices. Old Westminster Winery is a place to enjoy hand-crafted wines produced in an environmentally conscious way, build relationships and genuinely connect with the land.

Schooner Woodwind’s Dinner Cruises are a very casual affair. Courses are served picnic-style and food is presented chilled or at room temperature. You will thoroughly enjoy the event aboard. We really do sail, so wear soft soled shoes. And please, feel free to raise the sails, steer the boat, or sit back and relax.

Home Vineyard Chardonnay
This Chardonnay, grown in channery loam soils overlaying a bedrock of greenstone schist, offers bright aromas and rich complexity. A timely harvest on September 23rd captured brisk acidity from the vineyard. Fermented with native yeast in a mix of 75% stainless steel and 25% French oak. Paired with Jumbo Lump Crab and Micro Green Salad on Belgian Endive Leaf

Revelry
A lively red blend produced from Bordeaux varieties grown in the hills of northern Maryland, this wine offers vibrant aromas and bright character. Crafted with minimal intervention and aged in French oak barrels for up to thirty months.  Paired with Grilled Chicken Breast topped with oven cured tomato-feta-extra virgin olive oil on a bed of orzo with roasted vegetables

Channery Hill
A mélange of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon grown in the hills of northern Maryland. This wine is a reflection of the Old Line State – generous, distinct and intriguing. Crafted with minimal intervention and aged in French oak barrels for eighteen months.   Paired with Charred Garlic-Thyme Rubbed Bistro Beef Skewers, Trio of Roasted Fingerling Potatoes , Wild Mushrooms and Green Beans with sea salt. 

Trio
A blend of 80% Chardonnay, 18% Sauvignon Blanc and 2% Viognier grown in the hills of northern Maryland. The resulting wine offers bright acidity and natural sweetness. Crafted with minimal intervention and fermented with native yeast in a mix of French oak and stainless steel.  Paired with Spicy Apple Marscarpone Crustada 

Departs from Annapolis at 5:30pm and return at 8:00pm.  Tickets are $109 per adult and include dinner and taxes, four 5-ounce wine pours, soda and water. Maximum 35 guests.