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Common synonyms: Cynthiana, Norton, Norton's Seedling, Norton's Virginia, Norton's Virginia Seedling, Red River, Virginia Seedling

Parentage of the grape: Norton is a hybrid between Vitis aestivalis and Vitis labrusca linne

History of the grape: Norton was first created in the experimental garden of the eccentric Dr. Daniel Norton in 1820s Richmond, VA. His intention was to produce a truly American grape variety that could withstand harsh climates while producing palatable wine. In this, he succeeded where everyone from the Jamestown colonists to Thomas Jefferson failed. Having been picked up by an important seed catalog, the grape made its way west to Missouri, where German immigrants adopted it and began producing quality wine from it. In 1873, with France still suffering from the devastating Phylloxera epidemic, they created a wine that won a gold medal at a major international exhibition. It seemed the grape’s future was bright, but then, with the onset of prohibition, those Read more

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Norton on Snooth

May 2012

Bodega Norton Malbec Reserve 2007

Snoothrank: Starting at $13^.99

No written review

Wine review by anchca
April 2012

Norton Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2007

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Solid red for the price.

Wine review by mtardif
April 2012

Norton Malbec Reserva 2010

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Great wine for the price. Lived in Argentina for a few years and it's actually cheaper here.

Wine review by mtardif
April 2012

Bodega Norton Barrel Selected Malbec Mendoza 2000

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Mild berry and some alcohol aromas. Decent acidity. No overpowering alcohol flavors in the mouth. Pleasant fruit flavors and nicely balanced. I had the 2008 vintage.

Wine review by Pyrifera
March 2012

Horton "The Tower Series" Norton 2008

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Horton's Norton, fun to say and fun to drink! One can't help but be reminded of a great Zinfandel when drinking this wine. Plums and black cherries with touches of black pepper. This is wine is a steal!

Wine review by HughW
March 2012

Bodega Norton Privada

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2009 vintage. Had a bottle of their 2008 edition and it was not as good as the 2009.

Wine review by Assimilated cira1983
March 2012

Norton Cosecha Tardia Dulce Natural 2012

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Sweet. Nice!

Wine review by drbiildyess
February 2012

Norton Reserve Malbec 2008

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Got this as a gift and was very impressed. Great wine, I couldn't believe it was only $14 a bottle when I searched for it here

Wine review by sevalley
January 2012

Bodegas Norton Privada 2008

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No written review

Wine review by km0310
December 2011

Bodega Norton Reserva Malbec 2007

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No written review

Wine review by jpapa84