| Rating | 94 |
| Style | White |
| Variety | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Appellation |
Virginia USA |
| ABV | 12.9% |
| Price | $85.00 |
| Print Shelf Talker | |
| Reviewed By | |
| Review Updated | 2025-05-07 |
Perfect For
Holiday Meals, Long-Term Aging, Treat Yo'self
Drink If You Like
Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc , Grenache Blanc
Early Mountain Vineyards Quaker Run Chardonnay 2021 Review
It should be no secret by now that Virginia has entered a new era of winemaking. We have been following and celebrating this wine region for a while now and some of these wines are like old friends at this point. Like this stunning Chardonnay from Early Mountain’s Quaker Run vineyard. Winemaker Maya Hood White continues to craft textured, expressive wines from this grape. The nose is tart with a generous yet judicial dollop of vanilla complimented by river rock minerality. The palate is floral and soft with a gentle weight.
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