The Plight of California's Grape Growers: As vines are pulled and grapes left unpicked across California, farmers blame tax loopholes, import incentives, and sluggish demand. Now, some ask, can tariffs...
Accomplished Hospitality Leader Joins Renowned Virginia Winery Madison, VA, May 1, 2025 — Early Mountain Vineyards is pleased to announce the appointment of Ian Rynecki as Director of Sales and...
Neil Empson, Pioneer of Fine Italian Wine in the US Market, Dies at 85: The EMPSON Companies announce the passing of their beloved Chairman and Co-Founder, Neil Trevanion Howard Empson, on Saturday, September...
Wine Enthusiast Nominates Maya Hood White of Early Mountain Vineyards for 2024 Winemaker of the Year
Innovative Winemaker Achieves Historic Accolade for Virginia Winery Madison, VA, September 16, 2024 – Early Mountain Vineyards, one of Virginia’s top estates and leading innovators, is honored to announce...
Three Napa Wineries Sue Napa County in Federal Court: After years of their concerns falling on deaf ears, three Napa wineries have joined forces to sue Napa County in federal court to address longstanding...
Napa Valley Veteran Takes Leadership Role at Acclaimed Virginia Winery Jon Ruel – President, Early Mountain Vineyards Madison, VA, September 5, 2024 — Early Mountain Vineyards, a leader in Virginia’s...
As Wildfires Rage Across Wine Country, the West Coast Smoke Exposure Task Force Aims to Help: Summer on the West Coast is no longer just about sun rays, sea spray and beach days. With climate change cooking...
Madison, VA (June 26, 2024) – Early Mountain has been honored with Wine Spectator’s prestigious 2024 Award of Excellence for its outstanding wine and culinary experience. The Wine Spectator Award...
Was California’s Wine Revolution Just a Mirage?: A growing chorus of talented winemakers say that the economics of making wine in the state have turned the promise of the “New California” into a cautionary...
University Researchers Studying Impact of Smoke Taint in Wine: With wildfires now a part of life in British Columbia, university researchers are studying how wildfire smoke impacts the province’s wine...
