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Recipes Galore

Well Pinky’s been at it again. Making delicious recipes to share with you. We’ve tasted them and wow- just in time for your Memorial Day cookouts. Spring Cake 1 Box Vanilla Cake Mix that calls for 1 cup of water to make the cake. 2 Cups Linganore Raspberry Wine, reduced to 1 cup, cooled. 1/2 cup Butter, melted 1-2 eggs, depending on recipe on box For the filling: 1 Box Cook-kind Lemon pudding mix 1 1/4 cups Linganore Raspberry Wine 1/4 cup Heavy Whipping Creme 1/4 cup sugar Topping: 2 cups Strawberries, rinsed, stems removed 1-2 cups Blueberries, rinsed 2 Bananas,…

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Cinco De Mayo

You don’t really need an excuse to drink fruity wine and eat Mexican food, but this week you’ve got one! Cinco de Mayo is on Thursday (an excuse in and of itself to celebrate), and you can prepare by picking up a bottle of our sangria. We make two varieties: a traditional red Sangria and Mango. Our traditional Sangria is a red wine aged with citrus fruit. It is delicious served over ice with added peaches, raspberries, strawberries and orange slices. If you’re really into sweetness, add a splash of Sprite or 7 Up. Also, be sure to see below for…

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Easter Pairings & Recipe Ideas

After drinking green beer and picking that perfect bracket, you might be finally starting figure out your Easter dinner plans (yes, it’s only one week away!). If you’re like Linganore founders, the Aellen family, an Easter lamb dinner is just as much of a staple as the bunny. Our president and winemaker, Anthony Aellen, suggests inserting garlic cloves prior to cooking to get rid of the gamey taste. He recommends red wine to go with lamb, particularly our dry Bacioni, Chambourcin and Chambourcin Reserve to compliment a grilled lamb’s smoky taste. For a roasted lamb with a sweeter marinade, Anthony…

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The Secret Ingredient is Love

Started thinking about Valentine’s Day yet? Is that hot new restaurant you were dying to try already booked? Well, we’ve got your back! Sometimes the most memorable Valentine’s Days or date nights involve staying in and cooking a delicious meal. You know what ingredients you’re using, you control the music, and a great conversation doesn’t have to end when a bill is plunked on your table. Here are a few of our favorite recipes that you and your sweetheart are sure to enjoy together. All of these were made recently by Linganore’s own Pinky. Rich Wine Infused Beef Stew A…

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Peach Wine- August’s Wine of the Month

Hello and Happy August! We hope everyone is enjoying their summer months!  Things are bustling at the winery and brewery, as we are in full summer mode.  The new grape plants (our babies), some of which have been planted on the right hand side as you drive up the lane, are looking beautiful. Peaches are plentiful this time of the year  – and the scent and taste of a ripe peach are one of our summer foods that I think most of us look forward to, along with other summer time favorites .  We thought that all of you might…

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