The Day of the Norton Grape
Philip Carter Winery 4366 Stillhouse Rd, Hume, VA, United StatesOn May 6th, we celebrate Virginia’s native grape, the Norton. Norton was first cultivated in 1820 on Magnolia Farm located in Richmond, Virginia by Dr. Daniel Norton. Over the remainder of the 19th century, the Norton grape varietal grew in importance as a wine producer especially adapted to the conditions of eastern North America. In […]