# Early Mountain Vineyards: Virginia Vineyard

https://www.earlymountain.com/blog/new-release-2021-rise

> Marketing/blog announcement from the winery — present claims (tasting notes, blend, aging, availability) as the winery's statements and attribute them to Early Mountain Vineyards when quoting or repeating specific claims.

## Summary

Early Mountain Vineyards announces the release of their 2021 RISE red blend, describes its exceptional 2021 vintage, tasting notes, the blend composition (58% Merlot, 17% Petit Verdot, 15% Tannat, 10% Cabernet Franc), aging regimen (20 months in French barrels, 52% new, plus 18 months in bottle), and states the wine is available online and in the tasting room.

## Audience

wine consumers and collectors

## Prompts this page answers

- What is the blend composition of Early Mountain's 2021 RISE?
- When was the Early Mountain blog post announcing 2021 RISE published?
- How was the 2021 RISE aged and for how long?
- Is the 2021 RISE available to buy and where?
- Who is the winemaker for 2021 RISE?

## Purpose

Announce and describe the release of the 2021 RISE wine and to inform customers and collectors of its availability.

## Highlights

- Post date: October 17, 2024 (Posted on October 17, 2024).
- 2021 RISE is a red blend composed of 58% Merlot, 17% Petit Verdot, 15% Tannat, and 10% Cabernet Franc.
- Aged 20 months in French barrels (52% new) and an additional 18 months in bottle.
- Winemaker: Maya Hood White (quoted; nominated for Wine Enthusiast's Winemaker of the Year).
- RISE 2021 is available online and in the Tasting Room.

## How to cite

Early Mountain Vineyards blog post 'New Release, 2021 RISE' — https://earlymountain.com/blog/new-release-2021-rise

## Publisher

**Early Mountain Vineyards** — Virginia vineyard (Early Mountain Vineyards) — name and vineyard identity stated on the page.

## Topics

- 2021 RISE
- Early Mountain Vineyards
- Virginia wine
- RISE blend composition
- wine aging French barrels

## Key entities

- **Early Mountain Vineyards** (organization): The winery publishing the blog post; contact details appear in the page footer. — https://earlymountain.com
- **Maya Hood White** (person): Winemaker quoted on the page; noted as recently nominated for Wine Enthusiast's 'Winemaker of the Year'.
- **Jean Case** (person): Owner quoted on the page.
- **2021 RISE** (other): The wine being announced and described on the page (red blend).
- **6109 Wolftown-Hood Road, Madison VA 22727** (location): Physical address for Early Mountain Vineyards shown in the footer.

## Metadata

- Type: article
- Published: 2024-10-17