Wine is an agricultural product, and as a result every season of the year has something special to offer. Fall tends to be our busiest time, as many wine lovers are enticed to come out and see the harvest in full swing with the backdrop of beautiful fall foliage. Winter offers a slower pace and better chance for extended conversation with the grape growers and winemakers, whose primary occupations during this time of year are pruning the dormant vines and monitoring the wines as they mature in barrel. The springtime offers an opportunity to see the vines wake up from the dormant season and smell the beautiful fragrance as the delicate flowers emerge. A summertime visit will allow you to see the vineyards in full growth with lush canopies of leaves and vineyard crews busily tending the vines. Whenever you plan to come, plan on having a great time exploring and tasting along the Frederick Wine Trail!