The air is getting crisp over the rolling hills of our Maryland vineyard, and the holidays are just around the corner! There’s no better way to settle in for a chilly evening than with a warm, comforting drink in hand. While we love a classic glass of our Cabernet Franc, sometimes the cold weather calls for something a little… cozier. We’ve been busy in the tasting room, crafting the perfect, simple-to-make warm wine cocktails to help you celebrate the season. Here are a few of our favorites, using our Linganore wines: 1. Warmed Apple Cider Wine Cocktail Nothing says autumn…
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Ah, autumn! The air turns crisp, leaves explode in a symphony of color, and we find ourselves reaching for cozy sweaters and comforting flavors. What could possibly make this magical season even better? The answer, my friends, is Autumn Wine Adventures with Linganore! Here are some fun fall activities that become extraordinary with a glass (or two) in hand. Apple Picking & Crisp Whites Wander through rows of apple trees, the bounty of the harvest ripe for the picking. The crisp sweetness of freshly picked apples calls for a wine with bright acidity and just a touch of sweetness….
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If you don’t know what Soca is or haven’t experienced the vibe and energy at a Linganore festival before, here’s a little explanation from the soca King, Machel Montano. Watch the full clip here or continue reading below. Video courtesy of https://www.instagram.com/sprangintl/ Soca music can be best described as “jump up music”, coming out of Trinidad and Tobago, mixes East Indian rhythms with African rhythms and calypso to formulate this high-powered music. During carnival time we party or as we say FETE, we jump in the streets and soca music is definitely the driving force. Get your tickets to…
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Curious about tariffs and wine production? Linganore’s President and Executive Winemaker, Anthony Aellen, breaks it down for you with an in depth look at how quality and reliable sourcing contributes and affects our wine industry! Watch the full clip here or continue reading below. Good morning, Anthony Aellen. A question that I’ve received is, what are all the tariffs and things going to do to the wine industry? Well to know how tariffs will affect us, know your parts of wine. So you have the grapes and all the grapes are grown here so we don’t have to worry about…
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In honor of Earth Day, Linganore hosts an annual 5K hike around the perimeter of the property. We travel through the forest and throughout the vineyards, stopping at several scenic points along the way to talk about our sustainability efforts at the winery and in the vineyard. For the past few years, these walking tours have been led by me, Rachel Smith, Assistant Winemaker, and our Assistant Vineyard Manager, Brandon Wastler, who brings over 10 years of experience in Virginia and Maryland vineyards. Scenic Stop at Petit Verdot Vineyard Our first stop along the way is adjacent to our…
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