Early Mountain’s dedication to quality wines makes them one of my favorite Virginia producers. I’ve enjoyed a number of their Rosé vintages over the years and each one is bright and refreshing with classic strawberry and melon notes. The 2022 vintage brings a creamy but light mouthfeel and balanced acidity. Sourced from four vineyards across Virginia, Early Mountain is vinifying each block of vines separately and then blends the wine shortly before bottling. This process gives winemaker Maya Hood the ability to tweak the harvest times and winemaking process for each harvested plot. The wine itself is a beautiful bright pink, darker than most Rosés from Provence, and the screw top enclosure makes it ideal for your next picnic.
Early Mountain, Virginia (Virginia) 2022
By Vince Simmon