Our Story
Rooted in Frederick County
A family's love for land, animals, and honest wine.
The Beginning
From Farmland to Vineyard
In 2015, after thorough soil and elevation work on this specific stretch of the Piedmont, Errol and Berenice Rushovich planted their first vines. Not because the timing was right commercially. Because the land was ready.
"Good fruit is the key to good wine. Everything else follows from that."
The 127-acre farm that surrounds the vineyard is not a backdrop. It's a living operation, with a duck program, 60 acres of working cropland, and a set of farming principles that treat sustainability as a baseline, not a marketing claim.
Timeline
2015
The Vines Go In
Following years of soil study and site assessment, the 10-acre vineyard is established at 8302 Mapleville Road in the Piedmont hills of Frederick County.
2015 to Present
Sustainable Farming
A team is established to help Errol and Berenice build a farming program designed to improve every vintage, not just the next one.
In Progress
Barn Takes Shape
Renovations are in progress ahead of the official public opening. Weekend tastings are available by appointment in the barn setting.
Today
Open. Worth the Drive.
Wine sales Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. Weekend tastings by appointment.
Call or email us at
(410) 259-9546
libertas.estates@gmail.com
The Team
People Behind Every Bottle
Owners
Errol and Berenice Rushovich
Founders of Libertas Estates, dedicated to maintaining the farm's natural beauty and producing wines that reflect the land.
Vineyard Consultant
Thomas Kelly
The technical backbone of the program. Thomas guides every decision from canopy management to harvest timing across all 10 vineyard acres.
Farm Manager
James Ewing Jr.
The on-the-ground lead for daily farm and vineyard operations, and host for wine tastings. A wealth of knowledge on grapes and the land.
Vineyard Specialist
Alex Perez
In the rows every growing season. The consistent, quiet work that makes the difference between a good vintage and a great one.
Our Neighbors
Corner of Maryland Worth a Full Day.
Libertas Estates sits in a stretch of Frederick County that has quietly become a destination. Farm stores, creameries, breweries, and coffee shops run by neighbors who share the same relationship with the land. Come for the tasting. Stay for the afternoon.