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We have a Geocache! Can you find it?
Outdoor adventure rules these hills, and geocachers take the ‘scavenger hunt’ to a whole new level! Use a smartphone or GPS device to navigate to the provided coordinates. Your Geocache hint at the winery is “Wine Flies!”. Look for our ‘hidden’ container and when you find it, write your name and date in the logbook. […]
Did You Know? 7 Fun Facts About Kale!
Recipe: Hearty Kale Vegetable Soup Written by Chloe Thompson Makes 6 servings Ingredients: Directions:
MountainRose Releases Cabernet Franc!
We are very pleased to announce that our Cab Franc drought is over! For our Cabernet Franc fans, this has been a long wait and we are excited for you to try this vintage. Our soft dry red Cab has a wonderful red raspberry aroma with hints of green pepper and a pleasing mouthfeel, a […]
Winery Wins on Eastern Seaboard!
MountainRose Vineyards competed in the 17th Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition this year, winning three honors.Among over 400 entries, the winery took Silver with Dorchester Red and Bear Creek Hard Cider, as well as a Bronze Medal for Blair White. This is the second entry at this event for MountainRose, with wins for both Kelliokee Sparkling […]
Annual Concord U-Pick!
Each fall, visit MountainRose Vineyards to pick your own fresh Concord grapes right from the vine! Call the family, bring your buckets and clippers! This annual event is a wonderful treat for all ages! Opening day for picking is announced each year toward the end of August. Typically our grapes are ready the first or […]
Pollinator Plants
Providing a wildflower rich habitat is the most significant action we can all take to support our pollinators, but there are also some pollinator valuable plants we can add to a home garden. We recommend that you choose varieties from the following list of plants: common milkweed, echinacea or coneflower, black eyed susan, calendula, cosmos, […]
A Season of Thanks!
We’ve had a much better year at MountainRose and we are THANKFUL, especially for our great customers and friends! We harvested about 25 tons of grapes compared to only 8 tons in 2020. We will bottle Sweet MountainRose soon and hope to have some more old favorites back by year’s end, like Persephone. We also […]
Did you know some of the best wines come from Southwest Virginia?
In May of 2019, the winery’s most award-winning wine, Autumn Gold, received another medal in the Indy International competition. Splashdam White was awarded a Silver medal in June at the Virginia State Fair Wine Competition along with Riesling, which received Gold. MountainRose was pleasantly surprised in July by the Wise County Chamber of Commerce with the 2019 Small Business […]
Five Great Ways to Use Fresh Mint from MountainRose Vineyards!
Greek yogurt with berriesBerries and mint pair beautifully. Mix plain unsweetened Greek yogurt with strawberries (or mixed berries) and sprinkle with chopped fresh mint. Mint tea to aid digestionUse 5-10 big leaves or more depending on how strong you want it. Tear the leaves and place in mug. Pour very hot (not boiling) water over […]
It’s Picnic Time!
Grab a few bottles of wine and some friends – it’s time to celebrate the beautiful weather at MountainRose Vineyards with a picnic! When it comes to filling your picnic basket, we suggest packing easy appetizers like an assortment of crackers, meats, cheeses, and fruits. (Grapes are always at the top of our list!) When […]