We are thrilled to share the first scores of 2024, with James Suckling's glowing reviews marking an excellent start to the year ahead.&nbsp;As we raise a glass to celebrate these outstanding scores, we are especially proud of our women-led winemaking team. Their dedication and expertise continue to show our commitment to excellence in every bottle.&nbsp;93 points JS -<a href="https://store.earlymountain.com/product/2019-Rise?productListName=All%20Wines&amp;position=1"> 2021 RISE </a>(Releasing fall 2024)“I like the savory bark and dried herb aromas here. Black fruit and graphite, too. It’s medium- to full-bodied with excellent focus and restraint. Fine, tight-knit tannins. Drink from 2025”&nbsp;92 points JS - <a href="https://store.earlymountain.com/product/2020-Eluvium?productListName=All%20Wines&amp;position=2">2021 Eluvium </a>(Releasing soon)“Blackberry fruit, roasted peppers, violets and spice box on the nose. Medium-bodied, sleek and savory, with dark fruit framed by fine-grained tannins. Cool freshness at the end.”&nbsp;94 points JS - <a href="https://store.earlymountain.com/product/2020-Quaker-Run-Chardonnay?productListName=All%20Wines&amp;position=3">2021 Quaker Run Chardonnay</a> (Releasing soon)“This is a supple and elegant chardonnay with notes of lemons, cream, cashews and apricots. It’s medium-bodied and textured, underpinned by fresh acidity, evolving to an attractively creamy and yogurty finish.”&nbsp;92 points JS - <a href="https://store.earlymountain.com/product/2020-Quaker-Run-Cabernet-Franc?productListName=All%20Wines&amp;position=4">2021 Quaker Run Cabernet Franc </a>(Releasing soon)“This is a bright, fresh and energetic red. Raspberries, sour cherries, orange zest and hints of paprika on the nose. Medium-bodied on the palate with fine tannins and a sleek, precise finish.&nbsp;93 points JS - <a href="https://store.earlymountain.com/product/2021-Petit-Manseng?productListName=All%20Wines&amp;position=3">2021 Petit Manseng</a> (available for purchase)&nbsp;“This is a tasty and waxy white with lemon rind, beeswax, chamomile and jack fruit on the nose. Medium-bodied, full of flavor and freshness. Tangy at the end. Exciting!”&nbsp;“For a top East Coast chardonnay, Early Mountain makes one of the best in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.jamessuckling.com/tasting-notes/247075/early-mountain-chardonnay-virginia-quaker-run-vineyard-2021/">Early Mountain Chardonnay Virginia Quaker Run Vineyard 2021</a>, which is wonderfully fresh and elegant with a delicious combination of lemon, cream and cashew running throughout.” - James Suckling