Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Early Mountain is a pristine 350 acre property surrounded by rolling hills and pastoral farms. In 2005, Jess and Sharon Sweely planted the first vineyards on the property, which was purchased by Jean and Steve Case five years later. After some renovations they re-opened it under the Early Mountain brand in 2012, eventually expanding Early Mountain's acreage to include Quaker Run Vineyard, 14 miles north of the Early Mountain estate in Madison County. They increased their acreage of classic Bordeaux-type varietals such as Cabernet Franc and Merlot and added new varietals including Malvasia Bianca, Sauvignon Blanc, and Tannat.