Give the Gift of Maryland Wine
Give the gift of wine for the holidays. We’ve got plenty of ideas for you. Gift cards are an easy go to when you don’t know what to give. These can be redeemed for wine tastings, cheese plates and of course, wine! You can get them at the winery or call 301-831-5889 to order and have one shipped. Consider a wine club membership– the recipient will receive quarterly shipments of 3 bottles of wine. Right now, we’re offering free shipping on the first 3 bottles. Click here for more information. Event tickets- Give someone you care about an experience for…
Thanksgiving Wine Pairing Ideas
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…
Meets the Reds, part 1
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…
Wine and Pumpkin Time
Pumpkin and wine – two best friends If you’ve been to your local liquor store within the past few months, you probably know that pumpkin beer is everywhere. While our sister company, Red Shedman Farm Brewery, makes delicious one of those, we think it’s time that wine get a little pumpkin lovin’, too. Here are a few of our wines that will compliment a sweet, savory or spicy pumpkin dish: Chardonnay: Our Maryland Chardonnay is lightly oaked with rich flavor hints including caramel, vanilla and pear. It has always paired well with rich desserts since it’s dry enough not to…
Fall Days at the Winery
A day in Mount Airy – Autumn edition It’s tough not to love fall. Football is back, temperatures are comfortable, lots of holidays are coming up – these are all good things. Another good thing (actually, another great thing!) is getting out of the house for a fall-fun day trip. Grab your best friends or your sweetheart and use this as an itinerary. Make Linganore Winecellars your first stop! Sweet, fruity wines are great for sipping by the pool or at a summer barbecue, but a crisp fall day and a dry red or white wine are a perfect match….
