June 26, 2025
Napa Strikes $64.6 Million Fire Protection Deal: Matt Ryan, who is the fire chief for Napa County, commented that the package would ensure "a more robust and unified approach to safeguarding our communities...
June 24, 2025
Leading Virginia Winery Receives Five Top Medals at the World’s Largest Wine Competition
June 24, 2025 (Madison, VA) — Early Mountain Vineyards, Virginia’s foremost winery and leading...
May 5, 2025
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...
May 1, 2025
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...
September 16, 2024
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
September 16, 2024
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...
September 5, 2024
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...
September 5, 2024
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...
August 9, 2024
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...
June 27, 2024
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...









