Comparing with ALL California wines ever tasted!
From Anonymous of Santa Barbara, California on 10/17/2022.

This bottle stands out as a brilliantly done example of the Norton grape. Food pairings with this wine are also VERY memorable, especially fresh sliced Campari tomatoes (surprisingly great) and smoked lamb (a conventional pairing). We had a blind tasting and everyone was surprised it was from the Norton grape (as if anyone knew what a Norton grape was -- they didn't), and that it was from Hermann, MO. The MOST memorable wine experience we have had, in YEARS!!

Simply put... Best wine ever
From Anonymous of Durham, North Carolina on 9/17/2022.

I love Norton wines, none are as good as those of Stonehill, including other wineries of Hermann, MO. The Cross J is ALWAYS the best! But the 2012 Cross J is the best wine I have ever tasted. I've had 2013, and 2015 vintages, both great, but the 2012 is the best wine ever!!

Second to none!
From Anonymous of Blue Springs, Missouri on 3/17/2016.

Great wine. You can taste everything from the grape to the barrel!! Aged to perfection and goes down easy. Wonderful aftertaste! Our favorite!!!!!

Highly recommended
From Anonymous of Belleview, Florida on 3/3/2016.

Cross J Norton is one of the best red wines produced in the US.

Nectar of the Gods
From Kit of Mandeville, Louisiana on 1/4/2016.

My boyfriend and I have been on the Norton hunt. We started with this one which is, in a sense, unfortunate for us as no other Norton will ever live up to it. I will be ordering more...much, much more...