When the Maryland landscape turns white and the vines go dormant, many assume the winery goes quiet. However, for our production team, the winemaking process in winter is a season of high-stakes precision and constant movement. In our latest “Behind the Vines” video, Rachel, our Assistant Winemaker, takes us inside the cellar to demystify one of the most critical maintenance tasks: managing headspace and protecting the integrity of our aging vintages: Why the Winemaking Process Never Stops During the summer and fall, the focus is on growth and harvest. But once the wine is in the cellar, our biggest challenge…
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For a long time, our Co-Owner and Vineyard Manager, Eric Aellen, has participated in “Dry January”, that month-long reset many like to take to kick off the new year. But this year, he has decided to try something a little different; he is trading in Dry January for Local January. The Challenge of Staying LocalAt first glance, you might think giving up alcohol is the hard part. Honestly? I’ve found that “Local January” is actually much more of a challenge. It’s easy enough just to give up a product entirely. What’s difficult is going out to your favorite restaurants and…
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Want to see exactly how Brandon decides where to cut the vines? Check out our latest video to see the shears in action and learn more about the dedication that goes into every bottle of Linganore wine. Watch the full clip here or continue reading below. As Brandon demonstrates in the video, pruning isn’t just about making the vineyard look tidy. It involves: Selection: Identifying the strongest “canes” (the branches from the previous year) to keep for the new season. Balance: Ensuring the vine has enough buds to produce a harvest, but not so many that the grapes lose their…
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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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