Brownies (and wine) make everything better
It’s not often that i open a bottle of wine for dinner and have some remaining, but it happens. So, I asked myself, what can I do with a bit of leftover wine. Usually, I braise some red meat or add it to pasta sauce but I was craving something sweet- honestly, who doesn’t love sweets. So I spent some time cruising the photos on Yummly (wait, you do know about how amazing Yummly is right??? If not, do yourself a favor and check it out). Sure I could have poached out of season pears or made some sort of…
It’s Farmers Market Time
It’s Farmers Market Time!! June weather has been gorgeous and we are getting into the swing of summer fun by amping up our Farmers Market schedule. That’s right. They’re not just for delicious homegrown veggies, but also for your favorite local wine. We’ll have samples available so feel free to try something new. Our dry wines have done very well at festivals lately, or try one of our 100 percent fruit wines made with local strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and more! Join us today, June 16, at the annual Homegrown Frederick Farmers Market before the Keys Game. The event will feature a pre-game…
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,…
What’s new in the vineyard?
The start of a great new wine It’s planting time! Linganore Winecellars in Mount Airy has spent the past few weeks planting three new grape varieties, which will ultimately be used for the creation of new wines and updating old favorites. The first new crop is the Albarino, a Spanish white variety. Though this grape is somewhat similar to a Riesling or a Moscato, it actually has more of a dry finish. It has some fruit on the palette and a fresh, floral taste. Though the grape typically produces a dry dinner wine, it could also be made semi-sweet to…
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…
