In 1990, Anthony introduced dry fruit wines to our customers as an alternative to dry grape wines. In 1989, we introduced our custom label program for special occasions, private and corporate functions, and weddings. In 1983, recognizing the growing interest in regionally produced wines, Jack Aellen worked to establish the first federally designated grape growing area in Maryland, the Linganore Viticultural Area, which encompasses 90 square miles of land around the winery in the heart of Maryland. Since then our schedule has expanded to include 5 major festivals and more than 20 smaller indoor events throughout the year. That same year saw the expansion of both the festival grounds and the picnic areas. In 1982, we redesigned our tasting and sales facility to make it larger and more accessible to the public. As the winery grew, so did our commitment to our customers. The success of many of these new hybrids has been shown in expanded acreage and dedication to winery production. Also in the early ‘80s, new experimental grape varieties from the grape breeding program at Cornell University were planted in test plots in our vineyards. By the early ‘80s, the winemaking responsibilities were taken over by Jack and Lucille’s son Anthony. With the knowledge and experience in the production of these lighter style wines came the introduction that same year of our honey and pure fruit wines. In 1978, to meet consumer demand, we introduced the state’s first semi sweet grape wines, an off shoot of our German-Swiss winemaking heritage. In 1977, we held Maryland’s first wine festival as a way to introduce our first vintage to the public.

Using Lucille’s father’s hand winemaking equipment, we processed 6 tons of grapes our first year. Established by Jack and Lucille Aellen in 1971, our first 6 acres of vineyards were planted in 1972 and the winery opened in 1976 in the lower half of a 19th century post and beam barn which previously housed the farm’s dairy operation.

Linganore Winecellars is a family operated vineyard and winery nestled on 230 acres of picturesque rolling countryside, 4.5 miles northeast of historic New Market, Maryland.

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