You might notice that the label says Norton while our description says Cynthiana. According to the winery, these are just two different names for the same grape. While we have the original label in stock, the winery is promoting the new name with their updated label: the name Norton is the one that is by far the most common and with the advent of the National Norton Festival, Mary Michelle decided it best to go with the flow and adopt the more generally accepted name.
Famous since Colonial times, Norton stands alone among the early grapes grown in America capable of producing a dry, red wine in the finest European tradition. To produce these outstanding qualities in the wine, special attention is essential due to the fact that the grape is as difficult to grow and requires as much care and patience in the winemaking as an outstanding Pinot Noir. This is a dry, red wine of the big shoulders,- with a deep red hue, a long lasting middle, and rich finish. The bouquet has hints of cassis,dried cherries and cedar. It makes an ideal accompaniment for Chicago's specialty meat dishes of steaks, chops, and other robust cuisine including seasonal game.
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