2021 Eluvium
2021 Eluvium
On the nose the 2021 Eluvium is brighter than other vintages displaying dark stone fruits and berries, accentuated by confectionery and baking spices, forest floor attributes and a unique dried citrus component that brightens the savoury character of this vintage. 2020 also brings a freshness to the Eluvium palate, with a lively and welcoming palate that brings moderate, but lengthy tannins.
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Size
750mL
Wine Specs
Vineyard Designation
Quaker Run Vineyard Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc;, Russ Mountain Merlot, Capstone Vineyard Merlot; Shenandoah Springs Petit Verdot.
pH
3.83
Aging
Aeration HIGHLY recommended at this time. Should develop and drink well for eight or more years if properly cellared.
Alcohol %
13.1
Vineyard Notes
In the lively spirit of Virginia, 2021 was an exciting vintage for Early Mountain. It very much reflects the impact of site, with regions throughout the state experiencing highly varying climatic events, greatly influencing the dynamic range in fruit attributes.
Early spring, we gratefully saw few frost events, escaping significant fruit damage. Despite some early season rains, bloom-time in the vineyard was quite dry, allowing for a good fruit set. With warm daytime temperatures throughout most of the growing season, we saw high and even ripening throughout both Quaker Run and Early Mountain vineyards. The late season rains, leading to harvest were also accompanied by notable drying (this was doubly obvious when tending to our new plantings, which need water!). Overall, despite harvest-time rainfall, we could not have asked for a better result.
Aging
Aeration HIGHLY recommended at this time. Should develop and drink well for eight or more years if properly cellared.
