Palate

Big and generous, lots of concentration.

Aromas

Pear, almond, melon and toasty oak.

Food Pairings

Rich fish like salmon, or earthy foods such as risotto with mushrooms and roast chicken with polenta.

Vineyard

Hardscrabble is Linden’s estate vineyard (100%) in Fauquier county on top of the Blue Ridge at an elevation of 1350 feet on a south and east slope. Deep, well drained, volcanic origin, greenstone based soils. Vine age is between 10 and 15 years.

Winemaking

100% barrel fermented in one and two year year old French oak from small Burgundian coopers. Partial malolactic fermentation. Aged on the lees in the barrel for 7 months. Bottled August 20, 1999. This Chardonnay will age wonderfully for many years. 332 cases produced.

Linden Vineyards / Our Wines / 1998 Vintage | 1998 Hardscrabble Chardonnay