Horton Vineyards
Orange County Norton
Orange County, Central Region, Virginia, USA
the wine was slightly tannic, light enough for summer. 6/10
the wine was slightly tannic, light enough for summer. 6/10
1 person found it helpfulJul 16th, 2012
You can see my previous notes on previous vintages: I really enjoy this varietal and Horton is very consistent thru vintage. Really shined second night, unfurling beautiful & complex aromas as only Norton shows.
You can see my previous notes on previous vintages: I really enjoy this varietal and Horton is very consistent thru vintage. Really shined second night, unfurling beautiful & complex aromas as only Norton shows.
Mar 2nd, 2023Lovely example of the variety, not as wild & savage as some VA Norton, yet still plenty of flavor w/an elegant presentation. Great stuffing, balance & style.
Lovely example of the variety, not as wild & savage as some VA Norton, yet still plenty of flavor w/an elegant presentation. Great stuffing, balance & style.
Apr 9th, 2022This wine has #junkinthetrunk. It is round and full-bodied to stand up to meat dishes. This is a perennial favorite of mine.
This wine has #junkinthetrunk. It is round and full-bodied to stand up to meat dishes. This is a perennial favorite of mine.
May 15th, 2019Pretty ok. A little tart, almost like Concord grape juice but dry. Not my favorite Norton.
Pretty ok. A little tart, almost like Concord grape juice but dry. Not my favorite Norton.
Jan 24th, 2019Can't get enough of this wine! Norton is very popular in. Virginia state and shows like Cabernet Franc's crazy brother: spicier, audacious herbaceousness, gorgeous cherry fruit w/lip smacking acidity and all for $15...
Can't get enough of this wine! Norton is very popular in. Virginia state and shows like Cabernet Franc's crazy brother: spicier, audacious herbaceousness, gorgeous cherry fruit w/lip smacking acidity and all for $15...
Sep 5th, 2017Fantastic! Great concentration & depth of flavor- has great expressions of red fruit & wild herbaceous/medicinal notes, intriguing interplay between tannin & acid. Great length smooth continued to show complex aromas: pepper, vanilla, and some Earth
Fantastic! Great concentration & depth of flavor- has great expressions of red fruit & wild herbaceous/medicinal notes, intriguing interplay between tannin & acid. Great length smooth continued to show complex aromas: pepper, vanilla, and some Earth
Jul 20th, 2017
Favorite except for a 2015 bottle we had to throw out. 😪
Favorite except for a 2015 bottle we had to throw out. 😪
Mar 12th, 2017Just opened a bottle of 2002 and lets just say, drink it now! Was rich and full of deep wonderful fruit. There isn't even an option for 2002 vintage on this site. What gives?
Just opened a bottle of 2002 and lets just say, drink it now! Was rich and full of deep wonderful fruit. There isn't even an option for 2002 vintage on this site. What gives?
Jan 8th, 2017