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…
Out with the old and in with the new – spring wine pairing edition! Spring is around the corner and that means it will soon be the perfect season to enjoy refreshing and crisp young wines! Springtime is innately a time for renewal and regrowth. It is a time where we dig out the clutter of our lives and part ways with the things that don’t serve us anymore. It is the time for refreshing our living spaces, our gardens, and saying goodbye to our winter hibernation habits. Spring is also the season where typically, the newest vintage of white…
If you’re looking for the perfect bottle of wine to pair with a box of chocolates, then you’ve come to the right place! We’ll suggest which chocolates go best with one of our Linganore wines. So whether you’re looking for a romantic evening or just want to treat yourself, we have all the information you need to make your night perfect this Valentine’s Day! White Chocolate For our white chocolate lovers, we suggest Seventh or our beloved Strawberry wine! Milk Chocolate Classic Milk Chocolate pairs well with our Aperture or Retriever Red! Dark Chocolate Nothing quite like eating dark chocolate…
Have you ever turned down a bottle of wine simply because it had a screw cap? The Myths More and more wines are opting to use screw cap closures over traditional corks. So why is that? And are there any benefits to using one closure technique over the other? Since screw caps were invented for wine in the late 1960s, there’s been a belief that the screw cap is inferior to the traditional cork. But this belief mythical than reality. Many believe that a screw cap is a sign of low-quality wine. Most likely because overtime, screw caps had…
This variety is in its third season and this 2017 vintage will be our first at the winery. Albariño is a variety of white wine grape grown in Galicia (northwest Spain), Monção and Melgaço (northwest Portugal), where it is used to make varietal white wines. The grape is noted for its distinctive botanical aroma, very similar to that of Viognier, Gewurztraminer, and Petit Manseng, suggesting apricot and peach. The wine produced is unusually light, and generally high in acidity with alcohol levels of 11.5 to 12.5%. For seafood lovers, Albariño is a fantastic choice for food pairing with exquisite dishes like ceviche, fish tacos, seafood pasta, and shrimp.
