The Making of Hardscrabble Chardonnay | Part 3
“Terroir winemaking” is the best way to describe Linden’s philosophy. The goal is to respect the inherent flavors and aromas that are expressed from each vineyard site.
Read MoreHardscrabble Chardonnay - Making Wine in the Vineyard | Part 2
How does one emulate a wine style while striving to be true to their own terroir?
Read MoreHardscrabble Chardonnay | Part 1
The embryonic beginning of Hardscrabble Chardonnay can be attributed to an epiphany at a seafood restaurant in Cincinnati, Ohio in the early 1960s.
Read MoreWaiting Game
Chardonnay is finally starting to some decent shoot growth. The vines have struggled this cool April.
Read MoreThermal Air Inversion
Hardscrabble escaped frost damage again. We’ve had more close calls this April than I care to remember.
Read MoreFarmers Are Introverts
We’ve been self-isolating our entire lives. For most of us this is by choice.
Read MoreComplexity
This week we tasted through all of the 2017 Linden red wines. The word complexity became routine in our descriptions. While this is considered a very good word in our world, just what does it mean?
Read MoreThird Time’s a Charm?
This week we planted a small block of Merlot. This the third vineyard planted on this site in the last thirty years.
Read MoreFull Circle
I spent most of today packing wine for UPS shipping. It was satisfying on many levels.
Read MoreRamps
Ramps are up. Foragers are scurrying up and down hidden back country forested hills with large plastic bags.
Read MoreFrost-Free Morning
Rising before dawn, step outside, feel the air. We are OK this time. Sure enough, only 36°F. Not even close.
Read MoreFreeze Watch
About 50% of the buds in our young Chardonnay vines are out and showing green leaves. There is a chance of a freeze tonight.
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