Ep 598: Melissa Aellen, Linganore Winecellars, Winery Fingerprint Series, Part 6
Interpreting Wine PodcastShow Notes
If you work at a winery, a producer group or region, register for book updates and be the first to hear about live events at www.interpretingwine.com/wf2026 Today's conversation features Melissa Aellen, Linganore Winecellars. Melissa is my first ever guest from Maryland, a US state with over 80 wineries. Linganore Winecellars are the largest producer in the state. Sitting on 230 acres of rolling countryside, with 80 acres under vine, producing over 30 grape, fruit, and honey wines. This conversation leans into discovery, which makes sense as I am yet to visit Maryland. But this didn't hold us back. As Melissa and I were ultimately able to develop a powerful winery fingerprint, which she is keen to test within the local community. How did we do? How did we get there? Listen on to find out. If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/598 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Intro and outro music The New Investors http://newinvestors.dk/ Contact: [email protected] GUEST CONTACT: Melissa Aellen, Linganore Winecellars https://www.linganorewines.com Date recorded: 25 Nov 2025 Listen and subscribe - https://www.interpretingwine.com/598 CONTACT ME: Email: [email protected] Winery Fingerprint series direct links Series link: https://www.interpretingwine.com/wfpod Episode link: https://www.interpretingwine.com/598 - Melissa Aellen, Linganore Winecellars
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