Mark Cascia Vineyards

Lovely bay scenery makes this an idyllic wine tasting experience and venue for special celebrations. Mark is very knowledgable about the craft of winemaking. His wines are complex and keepers which means that they will be best after a few years of aging. I’ve noticed the few poor reviews seem to come from folks that are more used to easy going, ready to drink wines. Mark’s are made with the care of wineries who are crafting their wines with the components that will allow them to mature into a lovely beautiful wine whose flavors are most balanced and best after 5 or more years of aging. So if you tend to like wines that taste great when they are young, you may not appreciate the complex tastes in these wines. But if you know wines and appreciate complex flavors and the ability to cellar them, this is definitely a winery to visit. Both Mark and his wife are engaging hosts with great stories to tell. Mark’s interest in wine-​making started when he lived in France. His wife’s culinary skills are exceptional.

I researched many wineries on the bay to propose to my (now) fiancé and this one stood out to me both for the good reviews and the pictures of the amazing views. I spoke with Mark Cascia beforehand about my plans and he and his wife made sure everything was perfectly prepared. After arriving, me and my fiancé first did the wine tasting — our favorite wines were the Semillon Sauvignon and the Queen Anne’s Revenge. We then bought a bottle of the Queen Anne’s Revenge and sat outside on the vineyard’s adirondack chairs overlooking the water. After enjoying some of the wine and a bit of cheese and crackers/​bread we brought with us, I proposed right in front of the water. My fiancé was surprised and thrilled about the proposal at the vineyard! We both loved the wines, the view, and the great service/​help of the Cascias. We bought another bottle of the Queen Anne’s Revenge to enjoy later and will definitely be returning to the vineyard!
We really enjoyed the quality wines, the amazing waterfront view, the relaxing atmosphere, and the great service the Cascias provided. Highly recommended!

I came for a wedding, nice waterfront setting, staff was anxious to please and did a great job, Chardonnay was good. If you are near Kent Island and want a winery experience, you should enjoy yourself here.

Mark is terrific. Easy going, knowledgeable and clearly passionate about winemaking. Very accommodating (traffic caused us to arrive 10 min before they closed and they were super cool). We bought a few bottles and loved the view of the Bay. Pleasant experience all around!

Total 5 star experience… from great hospitality, beautiful setting, friendly atmosphere md a selection of wine for every palette.

I love a small winery off the beaten path, and this little place is a hidden gem. My girlfriend and I came in for an afternoon tasting and were greeted by the couple who own this lovely spot. Mark poured every wine with a story and an obvious love of his craft. Every wine just sung to me; full-​bodied, well-​rounded, they all had a distinct flavor and some fun variations on familiar varietals. I even loved the port at the end, and I rarely like the finishing dessert wine. We then took our glasses outside to the Adirondack chairs and basked in one of the nicest July afternoons in recent memory with a view of the water. ¹⁰⁄₁₀ would recommend this place to anyone and everyone.

Nice casual atmosphere. great wines… bring your own appetizers and enjoy the beautiful ambiance.

I really struggled with this review, but in the end I’m basing it primarily on the wine and not the entire experience. I stopped in on a Saturday afternoon with a group of friends (there were 10 of us) for a tasting after leaving the distillery tour down the road. Mark, the owner, was very friendly and poured the wine for our tastings ($ 10/​person) and gave the history of each of the wines, which was nice. Unlike some of the other reviews I’ve read that said they were offered complimentary cheese & crackers, we were only offered oyster crackers, but luckily we had brought some of our own snacks. We sat outside on the deck, which has a lovely view of the water, but also a HUGE pile of mulch that kind of detracts from the ambience. But you’re free to walk down by the water, which is a nice little stroll.
The wine overall was not good. There were a couple that are OK, and by OK I mean barely drinkable, but I didn’t taste anything that was worth the $ 25+ prices per bottle that they charge.

We ran into this winery by luck, boating season was ending and we happen to see a sign that pointed towards the winery for wine tastings. Let me start by saying the property is absolutly beautiful surrounded by the Cheasapeak Bay on one side and the Cox creek on the other. I was told by the owner Mark that he has a least 6 feet of water and welcomes boat to tie up to the dock. Once in side the tasting room (kind of looks like an up scale barn) a tasting was available for $ 10, you got to try 5 reds and 5 whites. They also had complimentry crackers and cheese to clense your palate. It was pretty busy so service was a bit slow but thats because Mark and his wife talked you through the tastings and gave you some history. They were both very knowledgable and made you feel like family. We spent several hours enjoying the tasting and the senery, we ended up with a case of wine all reds, my favorite was the 2009 Nebbiolo followed by the Queen Anne reserve. I cant wait until theyre open again, i just finished our last bottle over the weekend. I recommend it.

Stopped in today after a great experience at another winery. It was very loud (could hear noise before opening the door). It was crowded but two seats opened at the bar so we took them. A few minutes later we were told about the $ 10 tastings, but it was so crowded and loud we discussed leaving… to come back another day. The lady (owner) convinced us to stay, but I wish we hadn’t listened to her claims that they have the best wine in md. It was far from it. The ambiance would probably be much better when weather allows sitting outside, but inside is terrible. Those arriving after us were standing over our shoulders waiting for seats… not pleasant. They didn’t have enough help either, so we were waiting around the whole time. Seeing a port listed, we patiently waited… hoping it would be good. Unfortunately it was just fair. Drinkable, but definitely not good enough for the price. We’ll trust our instinct next time and just leave before total disappointment. $ 20 for two tastings of mediocre wine in a noisy environment.ugh.

This vineyard is the complete package. Stunning views, great location, and fabulous wine. From the moment you walk in the door Mark and Kim Cascia make you feel like part of the family that you have known for years. Their location just off the Chesapeake Bay has great views of Cox Creek with outside seating along with their brand new tasting room. 12 acres of grapes produce 18 different varieties and some of the absolute best wine you have ever had. While many think of Maryland Wine as over sweet this place is an absolute gem producing wines such as Nebbiolo, Bordeaux Blend (Queen Anne Reserve), Viognier, and many other top shelf and truly premium wines. Bring a picnic, bring some friends, and leave with some wine. Very much worth a Saturday or Sunday afternoon!