Welcome
“[Jim Law of Linden Vineyards] is a key figure in raising standards in Virginia grape-growing...whose wines have been exceptional almost from when he started in the 1980s.”
—Jancis Robinson
Our job as winegrowers is to express the forces of earth, weather, and vine in the glass. We farm three distinct vineyard sites with the goal of patiently unveiling their individual personalities. Agriculture as art. Our cellar practices are simple and traditional so as to allow the vineyard to speak. Linden’s wines are restrained, intuitive, and harmonious. This is also who we are. —Jim Law
Our Wines
Linden wines have a distinct style. They are concentrated, mineral, and refreshing rather than fruit driven. They often require significant aging to reach their full potential. Our wines are best enjoyed as a complement to a meal.
Friends of Linden
Since the release of our first vintage in 1988, we have relied on the curiosity, enthusiasm, and loyalty of our customers. As we have flourished, so has our community of wine lovers.
About Us
One of Virginia’s premier wineries, Linden Vineyards is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, 60 miles west of Washington DC. The entire wine production of 4,000 cases comes exclusively from three distinct vineyard sites. Linden is best known for single vineyard bottlings of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Bordeaux variety red blends.
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Our Craft
Take an in-depth look at our vineyard and cellar practices. We are farmers first, so winegrowing takes priority over everything else. Our goal as winegrowers is to best express each vineyard site in the glass. Place is more important than grape variety. Linden's winemaking is traditional and minimalist. “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.”
Articles by Jim Law
Since starting his adventure in winegrowing in the 1980s, Jim has shared his knowledge and experience through teaching, apprenticeships, and his extensive writings. Vintners throughout the Mid-Atlantic region know they can rely on his advice and expertise. In 2014, Vineyard and Winery Magazine named Jim one of the 20 most influential winemakers in America. Read Jim’s articles for an insider’s perspective on growing wine.
News about Linden
Linden’s wines have gathered accolades from wine writers throughout the U.S. and Europe. Browse our press archive.
Latest at Linden
by Jim Law
Share our discoveries, successes, and heartaches as each vintage unfolds. Changes in weather influence winegrowing strategies from winter pruning through harvest. Winemaking decisions are palate-based interpretations of harvest variables. We follow our intuition.
Directions
FROM EAST / WASHINGTON, D.C. BELTWAY
I-66 West to Exit 18, Markham. Turn left off ramp. Right on Route 55 West for 4.2 miles to the village of Linden. Left on Route 638 for 2 miles, winery on the right. 1 hour from D.C. Beltway.
FROM SOUTH / FLINT HILL, RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY
522 North for 5 miles. Right on Route 635 for 2.4 miles. Left on Route 726 for 3.5 miles (portion unpaved). Left on Route 638 for 0.2 miles. Winery on left.
FROM NORTH & WEST/ WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA
I-81 South, I-66 East to Exit 13 Linden. Left on Route 55 East for 1 mile to the village of Linden. Right on Route 638 for 2 miles, winery on right.
Linden Site Directory
Since its creation in 2017, the Linden website has added over 750 pages detailing the wine growing and wine vintages at the vineyard.