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Norton

Norton Wine Details
Price: $19.95 per bottle

Description: Rich, deeply pigmented wine with spicy, raspberry scented aromas with hints of coffee and bittersweet chocolate. Good aging potential. High tannins and good acidity for a perfect finish.

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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