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Urbane Red – Norton

Urbane Red – Norton Wine Details
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Description: Elegant, not overbearing. This premium wine is aged in oak barrels. On the nose it develops aromas of spice with undertones of cherries. Full bodied with a complex finish. Dry and perfectly mannered. Riverwood’s Urbane Red is the toast of eclectic gatherings everywhere.

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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