Winery - Linden
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A pungent nose of mint, black cherry and sweet spice kicks things off in good form, followed by cherry, berry and citrus flavors. On the back end there are some toasty notes, and overall it’s friendly warm and well balanced. But there isn’t a whole lot of stuffing, which you might expect for close to $30.
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Linden Red Blend - 1999
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This mix of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cab Franc and Petit Verdot begins with slightly cheesy, animal notes, Once they blow off, there is sw2eet boysenberry styled fruit and some richness. The finish is round and broad, but ultimately it’s quite basic, as is the wine. —M.S.
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Linden Red Blend - 1999
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Starts with restrained aromas of fresh pear, clove and honey, then develops candied pineapple and citrus flavors along with a hint of corn on the cob. Focused, not overly sticky or concentrated, finshing clean and fresh.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Black cherry, tobacco and brown sugar scents start this wine down the right track, and the mouthfeel is supple and creamy, but things come a bit unglued on the short-lived finish, where the flavors turn tart.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A lush, sweet blend of honey, apricot, citrus, kumquat, spice and vanilla notes. Viscous and rich on the palate, the wine makes a very satisfying dessert or dessert accompaniment. -J.M.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The barrels seem expensive: the copious flamboyant smoky, toasty oak is soft, forward and tasty. But the fruit doesn’t quite measure up, leaving a bit of a hollow in the midpalate. A blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot and 3% Merlot.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This Cabernet blend has a big, green-bean-and-bell-pepper nose, wrapped in a cloak of cedar. Charred oak marks the palate: It’s wearing an oversized oak jacket over undersized black-cherry fruit.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
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Linden Chardonnay - 1998
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
85 Linden 2001 Hardscrabble Chardonnay (Virginia); $22. Not afraid of using oak, Linden’s Hardscrabble, named after the site in the Blue Ridge Mountains, has toasty vanilla and popcorn aromas that translate to buttery oak in the mouth. It’s backed by nice tropical fruit, but the wine’s body doesn’t quite size up.
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Linden Chardonnay - 2001
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This Bordeaux blend has a touch of horse and earth on the nose. It shows some of the ripeness possible in Virginia with rich flavors of blueberry, cassis and heavy oak that’s suited to this full-bodied wine. Sweet fruit mellows the smooth tannins, while acidity shows through on the finish.
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