Three Intriguing Wines from Early Mountain, Virginia. Yes, Virginia!
image courtesy of Early Mountain
Believe it or not, every state in the USA makes wine, even Alaska! California accounts for about 85% of American wine production, and while other states can't match their quantities, many are also producing world-class wines, including Virginia. If you've never tasted a wine from Virginia, I encourage you to start with some sensational sips from Early Mountain. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Early Mountain's 300-acre property is planted with 55-acres of vineyards. They craft their wines with diverse grape varieties, including Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malvasia Bianca, Sauvignon Blanc, and Tannat.
Recently, I tasted a trio of unique Early Mountain wines that were perfect thirst-quenchers on these hot summer days: the fresh and fizzy 2019 Early Mountain Pét-Nat Blanc ($32) and two chillable reds -- 2019 Early Mountain Soif ($26) and 2019 Young Wine Red ($24).
Three Intriguing Wines from Early Mountain, Virginia. Yes, Virginia!
image courtesy of Early Mountain
Believe it or not, every state in the USA makes wine, even Alaska! California accounts for about 85% of American wine production, and while other states can't match their quantities, many are also producing world-class wines, including Virginia. If you've never tasted a wine from Virginia, I encourage you to start with some sensational sips from Early Mountain. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Early Mountain's 300-acre property is planted with 55-acres of vineyards. They craft their wines with diverse grape varieties, including Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malvasia Bianca, Sauvignon Blanc, and Tannat.
Recently, I tasted a trio of unique Early Mountain wines that were perfect thirst-quenchers on these hot summer days: the fresh and fizzy 2019 Early Mountain Pét-Nat Blanc ($32) and two chillable reds -- 2019 Early Mountain Soif ($26) and 2019 Young Wine Red ($24).
Welcome to Wine With Wanda! A native New Yorker with Southern roots and the daughter of a professional chef, food & wine have always been an integral part of my life. Travel is also my passion and I love learning about the history and culture of a place through its wine traditions. I am a Contributing Editor at The SOMM Journal and credentialed as a Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) by the Society of Wine Educators.Thanks for joining me on this delicious adventure! Are you ready to Wine With Wanda?
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