Founded in 2012 by Jean and Steve Case, Early Mountain Vineyards was built on the belief that Virginia can produce wines that stand alongside the finest in the world. Over the past decade, the winery has helped strengthen Virginia's reputation through critically acclaimed wines, focused site and varietal selection, and a commitment to showcasing the region's extraordinary agricultural and culinary abundance.

Aligned with Early Mountain's mission to elevate Virginia wine to the national stage through education, hospitality, and a profound sense of place, the Early Mountain Vineyards Wine Writer Fellowship supports emerging and established writers interested in telling thoughtful stories about wine and the people shaping its future.

Held during harvest at Early Mountain Vineyards in Madison, Virginia, the Fellowship provides rare access to our vineyard and winery operations, here in one of America's most exciting and rapidly evolving wine regions. The selected Fellow will receive a five-day residency, visits to other respected wineries, VIP access to our Taste of Virginia Grand Tasting, and a $5,000 unrestricted fellowship stipend.