Norton from Virginia

[mrdutton]

I know I've made this comment before, but sometimes it does not hurt to repeat one's self.

Horton Vineyards is the ONLY Rhone Ranger on the East Coast.

Their Norton is good,
patriotic and local,
it comes from the hood.
But without trying to be too vocal
I'd suggest that you try Stoncastle.
Made of old vines from Rhone, in France.
Even my lady sips and agrees,
it adds to the meal and helps with romance.

They also make a decent Viognier - once or twice served at White House events - and maybe even more importantly served at the Trellis in Williamsburg.

I am proud of some of the wines from Virginia and I'll squawk about them in a heartbeat. However there are some that are a bit above drek and a bit below mediocre (sp?), also.

Cheers.