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Wine Details
Price:
$15.00 per bottle
Description:
This red grape was developed in Richmond, VA. around 1820. It was commercially
available in 1830. It was the main grape in early Virginia wines. This wine is full
bodied, very rich and fruity. Its best served with meat or spicy dishes.
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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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