Linden Update | May 2, 2025

We Need Rain

Soil this dry at the beginning of the growing season is concerning. Especially after two drought years. We were told that “our” climate change here in the mid-Atlantic would bring added precipitation as warmer air holds (and then releases) more water. We are patiently waiting.

The vines look fine for now. They escaped any significant frost damage. Bud break was right on time and the recent warm weather quickly pushed emerging shoots. But the cover crops and grass lack their typical spring succulence. Soon the vines will also need a lot of water to support the rapid shoot growth of May and June.

2020 Riesling, 2020 Village Chardonnay and 2020 Hardscrabble Chardonnay, 2021 and 2020 Wabi Sabi, 2021 Claret and 2015 Avenius Red.

A New and Very Eclectic Tasting

Linden’s wine tastings are paired with the seasons. We’ve been holding back some fresher vintages for the warm weather.

2020 Riesling
This dry Riesling’s bracing acidity wakes up the palate. The French would say that this wine has nervosité.  Yes, a wine can also be nervous.

2020 Village Chardonnay and 2020 Hardscrabble Chardonnay
This pairing is a great example of Linden’s approach to Chardonnay style and our winegrowing intention.

2021 and 2020 Wabi Sabi
Wabi Sabi is the antithesis to Linden’s Chardonnay. There is no intention, which is the whole idea.

2021 Claret and 2015 Avenius Red
Linden wines age well. For a brief time we’ll raid the wine library to demonstrate how time influences style and complexity.

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