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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Norton is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Virginia, USA.
Structurally it lands at medium-full body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for red fruit and pepper.
The regions that matter for it are Virginia, Kansas, Missouri and Texas.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening.
Watch for the synonyms: Norton’s Virginia, Red River, Virginia Seedling and Cynthiana.
At the table it suits meatloaf, lebanese fried mushrooms with garlic and skirt steak with caramelized onion.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
01
Meatloaf
02
Lebanese Fried Mushrooms with Garlic
03
Skirt Steak with Caramelized Onion
Also labelled.
Norton's Virginia, Red River, Virginia Seedling, Cynthiana.
Bottles to look for.
- August Hill Winery Norton, Illinois, USA
- Augusta Winery Norton, Augusta, USA
- Century Farm Winery Norton, Tennessee, USA
- Chrysalis Vineyards 'Bull Run Mountain Cuvee' Norton, Virginia, USA
- Chrysalis Vineyards Barrel Select Norton, Virginia, USA
- Chrysalis Vineyards Estate Bottled Norton, Virginia, USA
- Chrysalis Vineyards Locksley Reserve Norton, Virginia, USA
- Chrysalis Vineyards Sarah's Patio Red, Virginia, USA
Norton: common questions
01.What does Norton taste like?+
Norton tastes of red fruit and pepper. Structurally it lands at medium-full body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Norton from?+
Norton originates in Virginia, USA.
03.Where is Norton grown?+
The key regions for Norton are Virginia, Kansas, Missouri and Texas.
04.What food pairs with Norton?+
Pour it with meatloaf, lebanese fried mushrooms with garlic and skirt steak with caramelized onion.
05.What else is Norton called?+
Norton is also labelled Norton's Virginia, Red River, Virginia Seedling and Cynthiana.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of USA.