Linden Update | March 26, 2026
Spring Speculation
We are getting a lot of questions about how the vines handled the winter. Single digit temperatures, then wild, oscillating 50°F temperature swings don't do the vines any favors. The truth is that we really don't know what to expect. Yet.
We are finishing up pruning, and with most cuts we see healthy, bright green wood and profusive sap flow. This is normal and normal is good. But occasionally the wood is a dull yellow-green signaling some damage to the vascular flow. This is of concern and seems more common in Merlot, Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc. These varieties are more historically susceptible to cold damage, so no surprises here.
We really won't know the extent of any vine damage until mid-May when there should be rapid and healthy shoot development. Until then we can only speculate.
Winegrower Walks
If you want to see this close up, come tour the vineyard with Samantha or Alex, who will walk you through our vineyard priorities and how it influences our wine. During the growing season, the vineyard changes rapidly. The views aren't bad either.
The tour will conclude in the tasting room with our comparative tasting.
Once a month on Sundays, April to August.
$45 per person
Comparative Tasting
Our current comparative tasting is designed around these wild, oscillating temperature swings. We usually feature fuller-bodied wines in winter and lighter crisper wines in the summer. But March is "shoulder season" and is unpredictable in this regard. So we are contrasting the light, crisp 2018 Village Chardonnay with the big, warm, juicy 2023 Village Chardonnay. Next up are two very different vintages of the rich-leaning Wabi Sabi, including a new release of the 2022 vintage. Finally, a terroir tasting of two medium-bodied and very expressive reds: Boisseau and Avenius from 2022.
We are open Friday, Saturdays, and Sundays from 11-5 pm.
Reservations are recommended and walk-ins are welcome as space allows.
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