At our winery, we emphasize fun. We won't talk about our wines like geeks who like to use big, fancy words. Of course our wines have the quality people expect in today's wines, and they will be just plain good to drink. But we don't need to talk about them like they are some sort of bottled mystery only understood by a select few. Likewise, our winery is not some stodgy place with people talking to you like you haven't got a clue. Rather, we will use plain language and emphasize all that is good about wine, including having it with food and striking up a fun conversation.

But we do have a serious side. The Diamondback Terrapin, a native of the Chesapeake Bay, is the Maryland state reptile. Once plentiful in number, the Terrapin is facing tremendous pressures on its environment that threaten its very existence. We think fighting for the Terrapin is a good way to give back for the blessings bestowed upon us by the beauty of the Bay. A portion of our sales will be donated to the Terrapin Institute to help save the Terrapin.

We expect to start wine sales in May of 2008. Initially you'll be able to find our wines at festivals, retail shops and restaurants. Some time in the future, we will be open to visit. In the meantime, we will use the pages to keep you informed of our progress, talk about wine, farming and other interesting issues, and occasionally beg for volunteer help as we work to get established.