This vintage has classic Avenius aromas of stone dust and oyster shell along with Kiwi and grapefruit zest. Medium bodied, but concentrated and wound up. Very dry, long and precise at the finish.
Read MoreWe only make one or two barrels each year from this tiny planting. Viognier tends to be perfumed and tropical. These are varietal characteristics that we downplay because our goal is to express the Boisseau terroir. This warmer Shenandoah Valley vineyard site is ideal for Viognier. This is a winter white wine as it is full bodied with a grip on the finish.
Read MoreThe aroma is classic Old World Sauvignon Blanc with wet stone, pith and citrus zest. On the palate Semillon tames the wildness of Sauvignon Blanc by contributing a bit more layered and harmonious texture.
Read MoreVintage 2021 gave us a quaffable, light bodied Riesling that is low in alcohol (10.2%) and restrained in sweetness (a barely detectable 7grams per liter). Aromas and flavors of tree fruits, stone dust, and fennel, this is the perfect pool, beach, picnic wine for a warm summer day.
Read MoreThe ripe, warm 2021 Village Chardonnay is more powerful than previous vintages. In its youth the aromas have a distinct apple skin and orange zest fragrance. The palate shows richness and warmth with a ripe generosity.
Read MoreThe 2021 vintage has weight and volume than typical for our Wabi Sabi. It is full bodied and very dry.
Wabi Sabi is a Japanese aesthetic that reveres the “imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete”. This reflects our philosophy behind the wine. It is a blend that is made without a plan. Decisions are made throughout elevage (aging) as we become familiar with the personality of each lot. This is unusual for traditional, conservative, methodical Linden Vineyards.
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