Boyd Cru Wines — Attraction in Laurel

Birthday Wine Dream Come True - May 27, 2025

Boyd Cru Wines was the first stop to kick off my birthday celebration, and let me tell you--worth every wrong turn.

We arrived in Savage, MD, parked near the railroad, and spent a few minutes trying to find the exact location. (Pro tip: walk past the bridal shop and enter near the More Than Java Café sign--then make a right. It's tucked away like a hidden gem should be!) I called for help, and the staff was incredibly friendly and walked me through directions with ease.

The space itself is stunning. Think cozy-meets-chic: velvet chairs, beautiful natural lighting, geometric bookshelves, and a welcoming layout that makes you feel like you just stepped into a boutique wine lounge. We didn't have a reservation, but the owner greeted us warmly and seated us in the Book Nook, which felt like our own private VIP lounge.

Eden, our host and wine guide, was phenomenal. Her energy was warm, and her knowledge of each wine on our Cru Flight ($30) made the experience feel elevated and fun. She explained the grapes, the origins, how each one should taste, and even offered relatable, funny takes on how each wine would make you feel. You could tell she had passion for what she does!

We ended up ordering a mini Smith Island cakes($12) (red velvet = elite!), and then moved on to their seasonal wine cocktails. I got the Blossom Blush ($12) and it was everything--light, floral, and strong enough to make me forget I said I'd share.

Service was exceptional, the vibe was unmatched, and the wine? Chef's kiss.

This Black-owned, family-run winery is now one of my top recommendations for a girls' day, date night, or even a solo sip and chill moment. I'll absolutely be back--next time for the flatbread I missed!

Great for birthdays, tastings, or cute content days

Support local, Black-owned, and passionate...

I’ve been following Boyd Cru Wines journey the last two years and to see that they now have a wine tasting room warms my heart.

I stopped in one day after work recently (I did make a reservation) and immediately loved how beautiful and cozy the space felt. You have 3 options for seating when you make a reservation: community area, book nook, or bar.

On my reservation, because I didn’t know what to choose, I just went with the book nook, but when I arrived, I realized it was in the corner. The staff was really inviting and there was a person seated at the bar, so they let me know they were happy to have me sit at the bar or community area, so I went with the bar and I’m glad I did.

I had a great convo with the guest already there and the staff that were taking care of us. I decided to go with the flight (I usually will get a flight from a winery I haven’t been to before). The Cru flight includes the community Vidal blanc (their spin on a Sauvignon blanc), free spirit rosé, and the living legacy red wine blend. My favorite was the community Vidal blanc. I liked how light and refreshing it was.

I also tried their liberated embers sparkling Vidal blanc which was also nice. You can also build your own charcuterie board and my only regret was not doubling the jerk chicken! Where have you ever seen jerk chicken on a charcuterie board??? Thought that was so cool and the jerk chicken was pretty good! Just wish I had more it haha.

Ended my experience with their homemade dessert bites in the celebration birthday cake flavor, which was perfect! The staff was also so nice, knowledgeable about the wines, made me laugh, and made me feel invited. I will be back next to try wine cocktails, like...

A vibe. We arrived around 2pm for our reservation at the bar (there were other seating options). The somm on deck gave descriptors that made us chuckle (but were very spot on lol). Because it was our first time there, we ordered the wine flight to start. We liked all three, but I chose to continue with a full glass of the Free Spirit Rosé and my man got the Vidal Blanc. We paired with a charcuterie board of smoked salmon, salami, cheeses, spiced crackers, apricot, strawberries, nuts, etc. Everything tasted great. The room was beautifully decorated, vibrant, and comfortable. The music was set at a volume to allow for conversation - R&B, soul, classics - that fit the scene perfectly. The staff was warm, welcoming, attentive, and confident in what they had to offer. As we left we purchased a bottle of the rosé to take home with us although we’ll...