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Wine Details
Price:
$25.00 per bottle
Description:
We are not trying to confuse you. The Missouri state grape Cynthiana/Norton are one in the same except the stories that come with them from region to region. Our story is simple. We had one big tank of wine. We pumped half into French Oak (our Cynthiana) and the other half into American Oak (this Norton). This is our first use of American Oak and we are pleased with the results. The Norton tends to be spicy and oakier. This wine will age wonderfully, lay one down for 5 years and see.
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Varietal Definition
Norton:
In 1835, Dr. Daniel Norton of Virginia developed this grape varietal that was originally known as the Virginia Seedling. Widely planted in the Midwest (where it is sometimes called Cynthiana), it has become a source of interest to East Coast vintners in recent years. It produces a dark, inky wine with flavors of plums and cherries. Horton Vineyards in Virginia is particularly interested in reviving the grape's reputation. In the South, look for Norton (or Cynthiana) from Moonrise Bay, Mountain Valley, Three Sisters, Tiger Mountain and Tennessee Valley.
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Cynthiana:
Known to be identical to the Norton grape.This american hybrid grape is found mainly in the warmer regions of the southeast U.S. Taste and aroma characteristics of the light red wine are said to include coffee and spicy flavors.
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