Norton is a native-American grape that produces a robust red wine with big fruit flavors that ages well. Pair with red-meat and game.  Before Prohibition, Norton wines were deemed the "best red wine of all nations" at a worldwide competition in Vienna. This rare, mysterious grape is making a comeback at better wineries in the Southeast.

The 2005 Grove Norton is a suburb expression and a must for the serious wine collector, winning medals at the 2006 NC State Fair and the 2006 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition.  The wine is a deep purple with hints of eucalyptus on the nose and a nice tart finish.  According to the folks at the Rioja Wine Bar in Greensboro, the perfect food for this wine would be aspargus with lime or brussels sprouts.  We love to pair this wine with hard cheeses.