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Winegrower’s Selection

inaugural limited subscription | sold out

We've heard from many of you that busy lives have made frequent visits to Linden more difficult. If you've missed special releases and small-lot bottlings, Linden’s inaugural subscription offering may be of interest. Our initial offering will kick off in November with special bottles, including Linden’s first Cabernet Franc since 2010. This will be a limited pilot offering. Over the winter (our slow time), we’ll expand the pilot for an April 2025 shipment.

In the first year, the cost ranges from $260-$325 per shipment (6 bottles, two times per year) depending on selection, plus any applicable taxes and shipping fees. The November 2024 installment is $260.

November Subscription is sold out.

Seminars

Blind Tasting Seminars

Tasting without knowing what wine is in the glass is referred to as "blind tasting." At Linden our staff does this regularly to distinguish differences in wine and train our palates. Blind tasting allows the senses to work without the prejudice of expectation. You can concentrate on specific characteristics. And it is fun! With the diversity of vintages, varietals, and terroirs at Linden Vineyards, we have many options for blind tasting our wines.

In a new series of seminars, our tasting room staff is excited to introduce participants to the art of blind tasting and share Linden wines in this new context. The seminars are led by Cindy Chambers, a member of Linden's tasting room staff. She first discovered Linden in the early 1990s when she began her wine education. Over the years, Cindy has expanded her knowledge of wines through courses, seminars, and tastings. She has visited wineries and vineyards throughout the US, Canada, and Europe, and enjoys introducing family and friends to wine from her travels.

Exploring Varietals

Open to anyone interested in learning how to identify grape varietals and their characteristics through the blind tasting process. We will compare white varietals to explore their differences. The fee includes Linden's current tasting, which takes place after this seminar.

November 3
Sunday at 11:00 AM
Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 2
$40 per person.

Exploring Vintage

Open to Friends of Linden only. We will take our comparative tastings to the next level with a guided tasting that explores how weather may impact grapes (red vs. white). The fee includes Linden's current tasting, which takes place after this seminar. (If you want to join the Seminar but are not yet a Friend of Linden, you can become a member during your visit.)

November 10
Sunday at 11:00 AM
Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 2
$40 per person.

Latest at Linden

Linden Update | October 9, 2024

Not Done Yet

Blind Tasting Seminars

Only a few spots left!

Follow the 2024 Harvest

Journal | October 14, 2024

Last Day of Vintage 2024

 Today we are picking Petit Manseng. This grape can withstand just about anything Mother Nature will throw at it. Most importantly it survived ten straight rainy days. This past week of sun has dried out the grapes and added some exotic flavors.

Journal | September 24, 2024

QUICK END TO RED HARVEST

Linden’s 2024 Harvest is nearly complete. Only Petit Manseng remains on the vines. Weather events and rain forecasts called for a final push this past weekend. Given the current string of damp, gloomy days it was a good call.

Journal | September 18, 2024

Rain Pause

Yesterday we wrapped up a very active five-day harvest push. All our Merlot and Cabernet Franc were picked in advance of the soggy weather we are now experiencing. Cabernet Sauvignon is not yet ripe.

Journal | September 12, 2024

Merlot Ready

We have a very active 4 or 5 days ahead of us. Merlot is ripe, concentrated and flavorful. As with the white grapes, ripening happened faster than anticipated. Next week’s forecast does not look promising with showers possible every day starting Tuesday. This may force our hand to also pick some Cabernet Franc from our earlier ripening young vines.

Journal | September 4, 2024

Perfect Harvest Weather

Finally it all feels right. One should always begin a harvest morning wearing a jacket or sweater. The Chardonnay grapes taste like there is a chill in the air: crisp, crunchy and vibrant. I’ll never really know if this perception is in our heads or on our palates, but spirits are lifted.

Journal | August 31, 2024

Harvest Update

Harvest this past week was very active. Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon are now starting fermentations. Chardonnay is underway and will be the main focus this coming week.

Journal | August 25, 2024

VINTAGE 2024 BEGINS

This is it. Harvest is in full swing. Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, and some Chardonnay are ready. Ready is subjective. When to pick is never an easy decision, but it is the most important winemaking decision.

Journal | August 21, 2024

START OF HARVEST

Vintage 2024 will commence on Friday, August 23 at Boisseau Vineyard. We’ll be picking Chardonnay and Viognier. This is our earliest start of harvest. Avenius and Hardscrabble Sauvignon Blanc will most likely follow next week.