VA Wine GuideNorthern Virginia

Madison County, Virginia

Early Mountain Vineyards

Madison

Dogs welcome outdoors; no outside food; live music some days; a full kitchen menu.

Before you go

Can we bring the children?

Their website doesn’t say.

Can the dog come?

Dogs welcome outdoors

Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome on the Patio, Terrace and Meadow tables, but not inside the Tasting Room.

From their “visit us” page, checked November 1, 2026

Can we bring a picnic?

No outside food

Outside food and alcohol are not permitted.

From their “visit us” page, checked November 1, 2026

Is there food?

A full kitchen menu

A full restaurant menu is served, plus a Thursday–Monday prix fixe ($65 per person) and light fare at the seasonal Meadow bar.

From their “our menus” page, checked November 1, 2026

Do we need a reservation?

Reservations recommended

Reservations are highly recommended for the Tasting Room, walk-ins are welcome in the Meadow, and the Elevation tasting requires a reservation.

From their “visit us” page, checked November 1, 2026

Coming as a group?

Meadow reservations are available (not stated as required) for groups of 7 or more.

From their “visit us” page, checked November 1, 2026

Arriving by limo or bus?

Their website doesn’t say.

Is there live music?

Live music some days

Live music is part of the events held in the Tasting Room or Meadow; check the events calendar.

From their “events” page, checked November 1, 2026

When are they open?

Opening hours

Monday11 AM – 5:30 PM
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
Thursday11 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday11 AM – 8 PM
Saturday11 AM – 5:30 PM
Sunday11 AM – 5:30 PM

Weekend hours may change for private events, and reservations are recommended; the outdoor Meadow is open seasonally Sat–Sun 11:00–16:30, weather permitting.

From their “visit us” page, checked November 1, 2026