Terrapin & Fish Tacos
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…
2015 Petit Verdot
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 Welcomes Third Generation Winemaker
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…
Reflecting on New Years
There’s something magical about the time around Christmas and New Years. Spirits are high and family and friends gather to share time together. The kids are off school and the pace of life slows as we enjoy the precious time we have with one another. For some, that time is spent recalling beautiful memories of loved ones who have passed. For others, it’s a blissful time of firsts with those they love. Whether it’s memories recalled or memories created there is definitely something magical about this time of year. Even though we all are busier each year, it’s important to…
Reflecting on our 40th Harvest
Harvest 2016 When they say growing grapes in the Mid-Atlantic can be challenging they really aren’t kidding. The spring of 2016 started off slowly with the cold weather hanging around longer than normal. This delayed bud break but extended the chance of late spring frost damage. By May, the skies opened up and we thought of building an ark due to all the rain. That would have brought on massive disease pressure but our vineyard crew stayed on top of it and had everything under control by the time the rain shut off on June and July. Bloom came a…
