Head's Up For PaulB...

Paul,
Don't know if you've seen this Site or not. For somebody with your...peculair...penchants; thought you might like it.

http://regionalwinetaster.wordpress.com/

Tom

i too have found norton a problem. i would need to know the vineyard practices and winemaking techniques involved in the few i liked vs. the ugly foxy versions and the oak bombs that predominate - the oak of course meant to mask the fruit. i suspect that clonal selection is involved and would not be surprised if some of the norton turned out to be chambourcin. i can certainly see why this is the road less traveled.

Looks like all the evangelism has paid off

Dave compares the old world style of Norton to Italy’s Barbera grape.

Exactly what I used to constantly say - about the old-line hybrid reds as well.

Great to read that people are enjoying Middle America's indigenous wine. Thanks for the post!