Early Mountain Vineyards lies at the tip of the Monticello Wine Trail, which is largely considered the birthplace of American wine, inspired by Thomas Jefferson’s eighteenth century vision and initiation of grape growing and winemaking. Just last week, Early Mountain was nominated “Best American Winery of the Year” for the Wine Enthusiast Wine Star Awards, making it the first Virginia winery and the first East Coast winery outside of New York state to be recognized for the honor. Early Mountain, and the Virginia wine industry as a whole, will have some recovery ahead of it after this weekend; I hope it will inspire you to seek them out for tonight’s Wednesday Night Wine, and in the weeks and months ahead. 2017 Early Mountain Rosé (SRP $25)This is the winery’s most popular wine, and it’s easy to see why. Don’t let the pitch-perfect pale salmon look or the grapefruity, floral nose of this wine mislead you.

Source: Forbes September 12, 2018 17:03 UTC