Dale Williams wrote:

>I've never understood why the Horton Viognier got such good press, I agree.
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>You didn't taste the Horton Norton? I've heard good things re that.
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I thought the Horton Viognier was outstanding, probably the best US
Viognier, the first two
years it was offered. In its third year, it took a nose dive. I have not
bothered to buy any of
it for at least 8 years or so.

Horton Norton is a wine that you would never identify as coming from
Virginia. I have drunk it
many times and am constantly surprised that a wine so complex and dry
can be made from
the native non-vinifera grapes. I think of it more as a curiosity than a
sought after wine because
the price is just not competitive.