2021 NORTON

VARIETAL INFORMATION: The Norton grape is a true native American grape of the species Vitis aestivalis and the official state grape of Missouri. Since the Norton grape evolved under North-American, continental growing conditions, it is perfectly suited to our long, warm summers and cold winters. In addition, it is blessed with a natural resistance to all types of fungal disease. Our Estate Bottled Norton is produced from 100 percent estate-grown Norton grapes from our own Norton Vineyards high above the Missouri River. Careful fermentation on the skins is followed by 12 months of aging in French, Hungarian and American oak barrels.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION: Harvested October  2021; Alcohol - 13.5%

TASTING INFORMATION: Barrel aged in oak imparts sweeter nuances in the form of burnt sugar on top of a crème bruleé dish. Cedar, cinnamon, mint chocolate, and rose petals with fragrant Maraschino cherries and earthiness makes for a very satisfying typical Norton nose. The wine has a soft attack on the palate that crescendos on the mid palette with juicy red fruit and vanilla cream pie. (750ml)