October is Virginia Wine Month! We’re celebrating with a special Virginia <a href="https://www.earlymountain.com/upcoming-events/virginia-harvest-prix-fixe">Harvest Prix Fixe</a>, a four-course menu created by Chef Tim Moore paired with small-batch, hard-to-find wines from across Virginia.&nbsp;&nbsp;Each course features hyperlocal ingredients at their peak, paired to highlight the quality, diversity, and beauty of Virginia wine. Available during the month of October with your <a href="https://www.exploretock.com/earlymountainwinery?_gl=1*11bjf30*_gcl_au*MTI2NzQ1MjM3OC4xNzU4NTYyMjUy*_ga*NDk3MzY3NDM2LjE3MzQxMjUzOTY.*_ga_YGWFMWBBS8*czE3NTg4OTM1MDckbzY4JGcxJHQxNzU4ODk0NTE5JGo2MCRsMCRoMA..">Tasting Room reservation.&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;More Ways to Celebrate&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.earlymountain.com/member-club">Taste of Virginia Wine Club&nbsp;</a>Our twice-annual curation of Virginia’s most compelling wines, including exclusive Early Mountain bottlings. This month only, both new and existing TOV members will enjoy the full perks of the Early Mountain Wine Club, including 15% off EMV wines and event discounts. Contact us at cheers@earlymountain.com to learn more.&nbsp;Complimentary Daily Splash – In the spirit of exploring Virginia wine, ask for a splash of the featured Virginia wine when you visit the Tasting Room. A new wine will be highlighted each day during the month of Oct.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.exploretock.com/earlymountainwinery/event/569627/early-mountain-x-barboursville-collaborative-wine-dinner">EMV x Barboursville Dinner </a>– On October 19th, join Jon Ruel (Early Mountain) and Luca Paschina (@barboursvillevineyards) for a four-course collaborative dinner celebrating Virginia wine. This is a rare opportunity to experience two of Virginia’s most celebrated wineries in conversation and in the glass. Seats are limited. October is the perfect time to explore Virginia wine, from our table to yours.&nbsp;&nbsp;Find Us Out &amp; About Celebrating Va Wine Month Discover our wines at regional festivals, wine dinners, and special events throughout Virginia Wine Month.&nbsp;SAVOR THE SEASON: A CULINARY FESTIVAL BENEFITING NO KID HUNGRYFri Oct 3, 2025 5:30-8 PM&nbsp;Mark your calendar and grab tickets for an incredible weekend of food, wine, and community in support of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nokidhungry/">@nokidhungry</a> at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/keswick_hall/">@keswick_hall</a>!&nbsp; Chef Tim will be serving signature bites alongside our Hospitality Director, Ian Rynecki, who will be pouring Early Mountain wines. The celebration begins Friday, October 3rd, with Savor the Season on the Great Lawn—a festive evening of live music, culinary highlights, and curated pours from top local restaurants and vineyards. All proceeds benefit No Kid Hungry, ensuring every ticket supports a vital cause. <a href="https://www.tickettailor.com/events/keswickhall/1840328">Secure your tickets.&nbsp;</a> <a href="https://tasteofnova.com/events/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23006817995&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAB_4E3l0cIyTOm3tt_5W3eSxoTd_B&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw89jGBhB0EiwA2o1On-nH9T5L1iBJQOAsXilAeFvXoaoEVRlBqTeWTVfKD6w5ddWeRbvGohoCD7AQAvD_BwE">TASTE OF NOVA</a>Saturday, October 11 | 12–4 PMUnlock unlimited drinks from 40+ award-winning Virginia wineries, breweries, and distilleries, and bites from the region’s 30+ most popular restaurants! Plus, enjoy expert talks with the alcohol pros behind the pours and live cooking demos. Jon Ruel will be onsite, pouring Early Mountain wines and sharing in the celebration. <a href="https://tasteofnova.com/events/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23006817995&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAB_4E3l0cIyTOm3tt_5W3eSxoTd_B&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw89jGBhB0EiwA2o1On-nH9T5L1iBJQOAsXilAeFvXoaoEVRlBqTeWTVfKD6w5ddWeRbvGohoCD7AQAvD_BwE">Secure your tickets here.&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://bullrunwinefestival.com/get-tickets/">BULL RUN WINE FESTIVAL</a>October 18th &amp; October 19thHosted by the Winery at Bull Run, in partnership with the atlantic seaboard wine association &amp; the Virginia wine festival. Enjoy tastes from Virginia’s premier vineyards, and our featured brewery while you meet and greet the knowledgeable people behind the pours. Enjoy delicious food, live music, shop from local artisans, and the opportunity to purchase your favorite wines from our partners directly. <a href="https://bullrunwinefestival.com/get-tickets/">Secure your tickets here.&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://secure.virginiahistory.org/3018/3022?_gl=1*14d0747*_ga*MjEzNzQyMjYyOC4xNzI5NzcyNDQz*_ga_KMSS2K2Q0Z*MTcyOTc3MjQ0My4xLjAuMTcyOTc3MjQ1My4wLjAuMA..">THE VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND CULTURE WINE FESTIVAL</a>Saturday, October 26, 2024 6:00PMCelebrate Virginia Wine Month with the Virginia Museum of History &amp; Culture’s third annual Virginia Vines wine festival on Saturday, October 26th. This year’s event will feature wine selections from some of Virginia’s best wineries and vineyards, live jazz, food trucks, and after-hours access to the museum’s newest exhibition, Traveling Bricks: An Exhibition Made of&nbsp;LEGO® Bricks. <a href="https://secure.virginiahistory.org/3018/3022?_gl=1*14d0747*_ga*MjEzNzQyMjYyOC4xNzI5NzcyNDQz*_ga_KMSS2K2Q0Z*MTcyOTc3MjQ0My4xLjAuMTcyOTc3MjQ1My4wLjAuMA..">Secure your tickets here.&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;

Virginia Wine Month at Early Mountain

October is Virginia Wine Month, and we’re celebrating with a four-course Virginia Harvest Prix Fixe that brings Virginia’s bounty to the table. Each course showcases hyperlocal ingredients at their peak, paired with small-batch, hard-to-find wines from across the state, highlighting the quality, diversity, and beauty of Virginia wine.&nbsp;&nbsp;$145 with wine pairings | $100 without. Available throughout October with your Tasting Room or Patio reservation. Full table participation is recommended.&nbsp;Menu:&nbsp;CanapéRoasted Carrot &amp; Fennel BisqueSlater Run, Rocketfish 2023&nbsp;FirstVirginia Apple Tarte TatinCaramelized Cipolinni, Caromont Farms Chevre, Thyme, and SageLinden, Village Chardonnay 2021&nbsp;EntréeNew Frontier Bison RibeyeTart Autumn Greens, and Rosemary Demi-GlaceGabriele Rausse, Turk Mountain Tannat 2023&nbsp;OR&nbsp;Pan-Seared HalibutButternut Squash, Roasted Mushrooms, Garlic Confit,Gremolata, and Marigold Early Mountain Quaker Run, Tannat 2020&nbsp;DessertChocolate CrémeuxAmaretto Sabayon, Cranberry Coulis,and Candied Almond BrittleHark, Cabernet Franc 2023&nbsp;&nbsp;Extend your celebration beyond the Tasting Room with our <a href="https://www.earlymountain.com/member-club">Taste of Virginia Club,</a> a twice-annual curation of small-batch, hard-to-find wines from across the Commonwealth, including exclusive Early Mountain bottlings. It’s the perfect way to keep discovering the wines shaping Virginia’s future.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dl1y77tpm/image/upload/v1697823116/5_U1_A7458_cxopy_022441a183.jpg" alt="5U1A7458 cxopy.jpg">

Virginia Harvest Prix Fixe

Early Mountain X Barboursville Vineyards&nbsp; &nbsp;Celebrating Virginia Wine Month&nbsp;Two icons of Virginia wine unite for one extraordinary evening this October. Join us this October for a four-course dinner celebrating Virginia wine, hosted by Jon Ruel, President of Early Mountain, and Luca Paschina, Winemaker of Barboursville Vineyards.&nbsp;The menu will be brought to life by Executive Chef Tim Moore of Early Mountain and Executive Chef Michael Clough of Barboursville, who will create a progression of locally inspired dishes crafted to harmonize with selections from both wineries.Between courses, Jon and Luca will share their perspectives on the evolution of Virginia wine, and the stories behind the bottles.&nbsp;This is a rare opportunity to experience two of Virginia’s most celebrated wineries in conversation and in the glass.&nbsp;Seats are limited. Sunday, October 19th at 6:00 PM&nbsp;&nbsp;$165 &nbsp;| $145 Wine Club Members Menu:&nbsp;Canapé Bison Tartare &amp; Kaluga Caviar Parsnip Tortellini with Caramelized Mushroom Consommé Black Truffle &amp; Parmigiano Reggiano Arancini Early Mountain Brut Sparkling NV Barboursville Brut Sparkling NV Early Mountain Petit Manseng 2022&nbsp;First Pan-Seared Maine Lobster-Shrimp-Scallop Medallion with Roasted Root Vegetables, Crispy Salsify, and Lobster Cream Sauce Barboursville Nascent 2020&nbsp;Second Pan-Kissed Potato Gnocchi with Butternut Squash, Maitake Mushroom, Garlic Confit, and Gremolata Early Mountain Quaker Run Cabernet Franc 2021&nbsp;Entrée Rohan Duck Breast with Pickled Autumn Greens, Celery Root, Spiced Pear, and Pomegranate Demi-Glace Early Mountain Rise 2019 Barboursville Nebbiolo Reserve 2021&nbsp;Dessert Bunet alla Piedmontese with Chocolate &amp; Amaretto Cookie, Hazelnut, Salted Caramel, and Vincotto Barboursville Paxxito 2021