New Wine Book Review!

[James Roscoe]

The Washington Post has a review by one of our own about the history of the Norton grape. It's a great review. As an added bonus the reviewer gives a good appraisal of Norton wines at the end of the review. Great work Dave! I look forward to reading this book! (Has Robin read it? what is his opinion?)

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[David M. Bueker]

Very cool.

I always enjoy trying Norton wines, though only a few (notably late '80s/early '90s Horton bottlings) have ever really grabed me. I have notried Chrysalis Norton in a long time. Perhaps Ishould find one on mynext trip to VA.

I just ordered the book from Amazon. I think I have at least 3 or 4 bottles of Norton in my cellar. I'll have to open them pretty soon. T get the free shipping I also ordered 2 paperback mysteries that my cousin authored.

I used to work with Todd. He's a great food writer. I'm really looking forward to reading this book.

The book looks great, I'll definitely have to find it for myself too! The story of Norton reminds me of some other "long lost" grapes in Canada, particularly Seyval Blanc and Baco Noir.

The book looks great, I'll definitely have to find it for myself too! The story of Norton reminds me of some other "long lost" grapes in Canada, particularly Seyval Blanc and Baco Noir.

Both grapes are still grown and wine is produced by a number of wineries in the Niagara Peninsula.

[Robin Garr]

(Has Robin read it? what is his opinion?)

I have not read it, but it sounds fascinating. As for Norton, I have two words: "Blind tasting."

[James Roscoe]

Paul B. Did you see this book review?

Paul B. Did you see this book review?

Hi James,

Thanks for the heads-up. It was an enjoyable read.

There is a huge inertia, still, it seems in getting more attention for certain genres. There's an attention saturation of sorts at work.

Same thing here in Ontario: the home turf still doesn't have the kind of access it should have to wines from other provinces, and it's all because of decisions made along the way, and to a certain extent, by bureaucracy.

Coincidentally, my cousin had a Virginia Norton (not Chrysalis or Horton) open when we went to her house for dinner last week. I didn't particularly care for it so resorted to the Ridge Lytton Springs which I had brought.

[James Roscoe]

JC the Rappahanock Norton is blended with cab. sauv. and it is very nice.

The book looks great, I'll definitely have to find it for myself too! The story of Norton reminds me of some other "long lost" grapes in Canada, particularly Seyval Blanc and Baco Noir.

Mel, Baco Noir from Henry of Pelham...great wine. DeVines has splits for $11.