The Other 46

In the spring of 1992, Dennis Horton re-introduced Virginia to the Norton grape variety with the release of Horton’s Norton.  A wine pioneer in Virginia, Dennis Horton is also credited with introducing Viognier to the state and helping put Virginia on the global wine map.  Located in Orange County, Virginia, Horton Vineyards is a must [...]

What do you get when you put forty plus wines together on a one page tasting sheet?  Overwhelmed!  My third stop along the Monticello Wine Trail was Horton Vineyards, located in Orange County, Virginia.  Visitors are greeted by a castle-like winery and rows of manicured vines.  Owner and winemaker Dennis Horton, dubbed the “Lone Rhone [...]

I hosted my first blind tastings over the weekend, Viognier and Cabernet Franc.  A fan of the blind format, I was excited to put my palate to the test and hear the feedback from friends and family.  A quick disclaimer, blind tastings are ADDICTIVE!  From wine newbies to dedicated oenophiles, the format provides for great [...]

I ventured out to downtown Orlando this afternoon and of course, decided to stop into Total Wine.  I was after a 2005 Bordeaux and ended up walking out with a Viognier.  I’ve mentioned before that our local store carries a nice selection of wines from the other 46 states and especially Virginia.  I selected the [...]