2022 Black Ankle Vineyards Rolling Hills Frederick, Maryland

Black Ankle Vineyards Rolling Hills is a premium Maryland wine showcasing the exceptional quality of Mid-Atlantic winemaking. This elegant wine from Frederick, Maryland, offers complexity, balance, and terroir-driven character - perfect for local wine enthusiasts and those discovering the excellence of Maryland's wine country.

Produced by Black Ankle Vineyards, one of Maryland's most acclaimed wineries, Rolling Hills represents sustainable, terroir-focused winemaking at its finest. The vineyard's unique rolling terrain, mineral-rich soils, and commitment to organic practices create wines of distinctive character and exceptional quality.

Perfect for: Maryland wine lovers, sustainable wine seekers, local wine supporters, wine collectors, dinner parties, gift-giving, Mid-Atlantic wine enthusiasts

Origin: Frederick, Maryland, USA
Producer: Black Ankle Vineyards
Vintage: 2022
Farming: Sustainable, organic practices
Terroir: Rolling hills, mineral-rich soils

Tasting Notes: Complex aromas and flavors reflecting Maryland terroir. Balanced structure, elegant character, and a distinctive sense of place. [Specific tasting notes depend on varietal - typically shows good acidity, mineral notes, and fruit character]

Food Pairing: Pairs beautifully with regional Mid-Atlantic cuisine, seafood, poultry, pork dishes, and seasonal vegetables. The wine's balanced character makes it versatile for a wide range of foods.

Serving Suggestions: Serve at appropriate temperature for varietal. This wine showcases Maryland terroir and is best enjoyed with thoughtful food pairings that highlight local, seasonal ingredients.

Why Black Ankle Vineyards Rolling Hills:
- Premium Maryland wine from acclaimed winery
- Sustainable, organic farming practices
- Terroir-driven character and sense of place
- Support local Mid-Atlantic winemaking
- Exceptional quality from emerging wine region
- Perfect for wine collectors seeking American diversity
- Commitment to environmental stewardship

About Black Ankle Vineyards: Located in Frederick, Maryland, Black Ankle Vineyards is renowned for sustainable, terroir-focused winemaking. The winery's commitment to organic practices, minimal intervention, and expressing the unique character of Maryland's rolling hills has earned critical acclaim and a devoted following.

The Wine Concierge Difference: We celebrate American wine diversity by featuring exceptional wines from emerging regions like Maryland. Black Ankle Vineyards represents the future of American winemaking - sustainable, terroir-driven, and world-class in quality.

Who This Wine Is For: Maryland residents, local wine supporters, sustainable wine advocates, American wine collectors, and anyone seeking exceptional wines from emerging American wine regions.

Available at The Wine Concierge with free shipping on 6 bottles or more. Discover Maryland winemaking excellence with Black Ankle Vineyards Rolling Hills from Frederick, Maryland.

Notes of lightly smoked cedar lift from the glass alongside classic notes of red currants, dried herbs, and cherry. The palate is serious and stately with pleasantly grippy tannins and good concentration. Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot do the heavy lifting this year and it shows with beautiful brambly fruit accented by sage, tobacco, plum, fresh peppercorn and more currants leading to a snappy, fresh finish.

38% Cabernet Franc, 34% Petit Verdot, 17% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot

18 months in oak barrels

Rarely do we get generosity and high quality in the same year. However, the 2022 vintage gifted us with both! A warm dry summer with just enough rain to keep things humming along was followed by a very dry harvest season, with only one significant rain event. The wines have very good acidity, even better than the 2021's. The reds were uniformly healthy and we got to pick them at our leisure, so we could wait for just the right ripeness levels without worrying about weather events. We got our first wines from Live Edge this year and, while we don't expect the same level of complexity we get from the older vines at BAV, we were happy with the quality of the fruit