Linden

Hardscrabble Chardonnay

9.012 ratings
9.12 pro ratings
Northern Region, Virginia, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Reid Kinnett

Somewhat simple and sour at first, but opened up beautifully.

Somewhat simple and sour at first, but opened up beautifully.

Jul 15th, 2017
DAG
9.4

I love this #virginwines Linden Chardonnay 13.1% alcohol grown at 1300-1400 ft elevation. Done in the French style. A very impressive wine

I love this #virginwines Linden Chardonnay 13.1% alcohol grown at 1300-1400 ft elevation. Done in the French style. A very impressive wine

2 people found it helpfulApr 2nd, 2015
Ed Matthews

This may be the finest Hardscrabble Chard to date. Very Burgundian in style with melon, lemon, and crisp acid. Strikes a great balance between fruit and acid. I want to taste this in 10 years when it gets a touch of oxidation.

This may be the finest Hardscrabble Chard to date. Very Burgundian in style with melon, lemon, and crisp acid. Strikes a great balance between fruit and acid. I want to taste this in 10 years when it gets a touch of oxidation.

1 person found it helpfulDec 2nd, 2014
Paul Masson

Reminds me of village-level Chassagne-Montrachet. Really great stuff with five or so years of life ahead

Reminds me of village-level Chassagne-Montrachet. Really great stuff with five or so years of life ahead

Sep 3rd, 2015
Heather Gillies

Delicious, fruity, and acidic Chardonnay. Balanced and light.

Delicious, fruity, and acidic Chardonnay. Balanced and light.

Sep 5th, 2016
Ruth Hirshey Lincoln

Happy to drink something local

Happy to drink something local

Apr 12th, 2016
Berg

White burgish with slate and lemons, but very pedestrian on the palate...no complexity here; it's wine.

White burgish with slate and lemons, but very pedestrian on the palate...no complexity here; it's wine.

Feb 27th, 2016
Steve Swaney

Dutton-Goldfield Pinot Noir paired by Dag Zapatero.

Dutton-Goldfield Pinot Noir paired by Dag Zapatero.

Sep 13th, 2015
Kurt deutsch

Surprising minerality

Surprising minerality

Jul 4th, 2015
Garrett Parker

Garrett had this 8 years ago

Garrett had this 8 years ago

May 28th, 2016