For a long time, our Co-Owner and Vineyard Manager, Eric Aellen, has participated in “Dry January”, that month-long reset many like to take to kick off the new year. But this year, he has decided to try something a little different; he is trading in Dry January for Local January. The Challenge of Staying LocalAt first glance, you might think giving up alcohol is the hard part. Honestly? I’ve found that “Local January” is actually much more of a challenge. It’s easy enough just to give up a product entirely. What’s difficult is going out to your favorite restaurants and…
Want to see exactly how Brandon decides where to cut the vines? Check out our latest video to see the shears in action and learn more about the dedication that goes into every bottle of Linganore wine. Watch the full clip here or continue reading below. As Brandon demonstrates in the video, pruning isn’t just about making the vineyard look tidy. It involves: Selection: Identifying the strongest “canes” (the branches from the previous year) to keep for the new season. Balance: Ensuring the vine has enough buds to produce a harvest, but not so many that the grapes lose their…
If you don’t know what Soca is or haven’t experienced the vibe and energy at a Linganore festival before, here’s a little explanation from the soca King, Machel Montano. Watch the full clip here or continue reading below. Video courtesy of https://www.instagram.com/sprangintl/ Soca music can be best described as “jump up music”, coming out of Trinidad and Tobago, mixes East Indian rhythms with African rhythms and calypso to formulate this high-powered music. During carnival time we party or as we say FETE, we jump in the streets and soca music is definitely the driving force. Get your tickets to…
Curious about tariffs and wine production? Linganore’s President and Executive Winemaker, Anthony Aellen, breaks it down for you with an in depth look at how quality and reliable sourcing contributes and affects our wine industry! Watch the full clip here or continue reading below. Good morning, Anthony Aellen. A question that I’ve received is, what are all the tariffs and things going to do to the wine industry? Well to know how tariffs will affect us, know your parts of wine. So you have the grapes and all the grapes are grown here so we don’t have to worry about…
What better way to enjoy the crisp autumn air than to savor some seasonal flavors and chill music vibes at a fall wine festival. At Linganore Winecellars’ Autumn Reggae Wine and Music Festival, we are experts at making the most of these cool-weather festival times. Here’s your ultimate survival guide for navigating a fall wine festival! Tips to make the most of your fall festival experience: Dress to Impress Layer Up – Unpredictable fall weather warrants layers to ensure you are as comfortable as possible to accommodate fluctuating temperatures throughout the day. Consider wearing a t-shirt with some thermal layers,…
