Linganore Winecellars Welcomes Home Third Generation Winemaker Jan 9, 2017 Mount Airy, Maryland- Linganore Winecellars announces the addition of its third-generation winemaker, Melissa Aellen, to its wine making team. Following in the footsteps of her father, Anthony Aellen, and grandfather, Jack Aellen, Melissa is excited to work side by side with her family in carrying on the legacy that began in the early 1970’s. Melissa graduated from Cornell University in 2013 with a degree in Viticulture and Enology. During her time at Cornell and after graduation, Melissa gained experience at several different wineries, including those in Indiana, Illinois, New…
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and that means bringing out the best dishes and pairing them with your favorite wines. At our house, we all gather for snacks before the big meal and we chat about which bottle of wine to open first. Sure there are wine rules about what to drink when, where and with what dish, but rules are meant to be broken. Anthony, our head winemaker, always tells people to “drink what you like” and that “good wine is what you think is good wine.” And we all truly believe that. So here are some of…
Cooler weather signals a deep need in the wine drinker’s heart for a fuller bodied wine. The brisk temps mean heartier dishes that pair perfectly with red wine. Over the years, we have added some red wines aimed at making everyone happy. Over the next few month’s we’ll highlight some of these great wines. Bacioni– Bacioni means Big Kiss in Italian. Not only is it super versatile, it’s a blend of some of my favorite grapes. So what’s in it you ask? First, it starts with the “unofficial grape of Maryland,” Chambourcin. It has a distinctive cherry note that makes…
A day in Mount Airy – Autumn edition It’s tough not to love fall. Football is back, temperatures are comfortable, lots of holidays are coming up – these are all good things. Another good thing (actually, another great thing!) is getting out of the house for a fall-fun day trip. Grab your best friends or your sweetheart and use this as an itinerary. Make Linganore Winecellars your first stop! Sweet, fruity wines are great for sipping by the pool or at a summer barbecue, but a crisp fall day and a dry red or white wine are a perfect match….
It’s not often that i open a bottle of wine for dinner and have some remaining, but it happens. So, I asked myself, what can I do with a bit of leftover wine. Usually, I braise some red meat or add it to pasta sauce but I was craving something sweet- honestly, who doesn’t love sweets. So I spent some time cruising the photos on Yummly (wait, you do know about how amazing Yummly is right??? If not, do yourself a favor and check it out). Sure I could have poached out of season pears or made some sort of…
