Linden

Hardscrabble Red Blend

9.318 ratings
9.75 pro ratings
Fauquier County, Northern Region, Virginia, USA
Red Bordeaux Blend
Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, White Rice, Mushrooms, Pasta, Pork, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Lamb, Tomato-Based, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Beef, Hard Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
Christopher Johnson

Like a tannic encrusted cloud of fruit.

Like a tannic encrusted cloud of fruit.

Aug 22nd, 2015
Ed Matthews

The finest red Bordeaux blend Jim Law has ever made. Great extraction, fine and supple tannins, good acidity. Delicious.

The finest red Bordeaux blend Jim Law has ever made. Great extraction, fine and supple tannins, good acidity. Delicious.

Nov 16th, 2013
Ed Matthews

2008 was the best vintage to date of Hardscrabble. 2009 is a very different style with extended cold maceration.

2008 was the best vintage to date of Hardscrabble. 2009 is a very different style with extended cold maceration.

Nov 15th, 2013
Ed Matthews

2009 Linden Red "Hardscrabble" is about as good as it gets here. A classic Cab dominant Bordeaux blend with very fine tannins. Delicious now and better over 5-10 years.

2009 Linden Red "Hardscrabble" is about as good as it gets here. A classic Cab dominant Bordeaux blend with very fine tannins. Delicious now and better over 5-10 years.

Nov 4th, 2013
Josh Malin

B&S

B&S

Sep 22nd, 2013
Charlie Tapp

Red currants, blackberries, bramble, ganache, barnyard, red licorice and eucalyptus.

Red currants, blackberries, bramble, ganache, barnyard, red licorice and eucalyptus.

May 4th, 2024
Dean Rogers

This winery is across the hollow from my wife’s grandmas farm! Good stuff!

This winery is across the hollow from my wife’s grandmas farm! Good stuff!

Jul 1st, 2020
Charlie Tapp

Atypically big for the Hardscrabble, with less cellaring potential. Drink up.

Atypically big for the Hardscrabble, with less cellaring potential. Drink up.

Oct 15th, 2015
Kp
9.3

Wow, finally found a Virginia wine that knocks my socks off! Its a beautiful lucious red, flavorful amd complex. Drank a glass by itself at the winery, delicious

Wow, finally found a Virginia wine that knocks my socks off! Its a beautiful lucious red, flavorful amd complex. Drank a glass by itself at the winery, delicious

Jun 1st, 2015
Abigail Curran

Abigail had this 2 years ago

Abigail had this 2 years ago

Dec 28th, 2022