Most people think of red wine for cold weather, but a lovely medium bodied white is a welcome change. Have you tried our award winning ‘15 Terrapin? Terrapin has long been a part of our wine family – we started making it in the mid-80’s and we continue to love it today. This 100% estate grown light and fruit forward wine is a delicious blend of 82% Melody, 16% Vidal, and 2% Vignoles. It’s reminiscent of a Riesling or Vouvray with fresh honeysuckle and stone fruit notes and an easy smooth finish. With 1.25% residual sugar, Terrapin pairs perfectly with…
Who better to talk about our newest wine, than our newest Wine Maker? Melissa told us about Petit Verdot, and even included a recipe for it…lucky for you, the recipe does not call for much of the wine, so, there is plenty for you to drink with your meal! Don’t forget, Petit Verdot is only available at the winery, and we can ship it right to your doorstep. 2015 Petit Verdot – We are thrilled to introduce the newest addition to our dry red wine selection! Petit Verdot, a traditional varietal grown in Bordeaux, is thriving here on our farm….
Linganore Winecellars Welcomes Home Third Generation Winemaker Jan 9, 2017 Mount Airy, Maryland- Linganore Winecellars announces the addition of its third-generation winemaker, Melissa Aellen, to its wine making team. Following in the footsteps of her father, Anthony Aellen, and grandfather, Jack Aellen, Melissa is excited to work side by side with her family in carrying on the legacy that began in the early 1970’s. Melissa graduated from Cornell University in 2013 with a degree in Viticulture and Enology. During her time at Cornell and after graduation, Melissa gained experience at several different wineries, including those in Indiana, Illinois, New…
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and that means bringing out the best dishes and pairing them with your favorite wines. At our house, we all gather for snacks before the big meal and we chat about which bottle of wine to open first. Sure there are wine rules about what to drink when, where and with what dish, but rules are meant to be broken. Anthony, our head winemaker, always tells people to “drink what you like” and that “good wine is what you think is good wine.” And we all truly believe that. So here are some of…
Cooler weather signals a deep need in the wine drinker’s heart for a fuller bodied wine. The brisk temps mean heartier dishes that pair perfectly with red wine. Over the years, we have added some red wines aimed at making everyone happy. Over the next few month’s we’ll highlight some of these great wines. Bacioni– Bacioni means Big Kiss in Italian. Not only is it super versatile, it’s a blend of some of my favorite grapes. So what’s in it you ask? First, it starts with the “unofficial grape of Maryland,” Chambourcin. It has a distinctive cherry note that makes…
