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Wine Details
Price:
$9.99 per bottle
Description:
This is a dry, red wine “of the big shoulders,” with a deep red hue, a
long lasting middle, and rich finish. The bouquet has hints of cassis,
dried cherries and cedar. It makes an ideal accompaniment for Chicago’s specialty meat dishes of steaks, chops, and other robust cuisine including seasonal game.
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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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