2021 Norton Barrel Reserve

Norton

KS - Kansas

$30.00 / 750mL Bottle

Alcohol 11.8%

Bronze

Our 2021 Norton Barrel Reserve represents the pinnacle of what this historic American grape can achieve. Crafted from carefully selected Norton grapes grown at Kugler Vineyards, South of Lawrence, KS in the Kaw Valley region, this premium wine undergoes fifteen months of aging in new American oak barrels, embracing the synergy between America's original wine grape and classic American oak. This meticulous aging process honors both Norton's distinguished heritage and its modern renaissance in Kansas viticulture. A statement wine that pairs magnificently with smoked brisket, venison, and aged artisanal cheeses. Label Designers: Scott Schlageck and Ed Irvine Jr. 2023 Finger Lakes International - Bronze

Notes

In the glass, this noble Norton reveals its complexity through layers of rich, intense aromas. The initial bouquet presents concentrated blueberry pie and black cherry, followed by sophisticated notes of cedar and caramel. As the wine opens, nuanced expressions of dark chocolate emerge, intertwined with blackberry and black pepper undertones. The palate mirrors these aromatic promises while showcasing the variety's natural power and structure, creating a harmonious expression of both fruit and oak-influenced refinement.

Vineyard/Orchard Name

Kugler Vineyard

Irvine’s Just Beyond Paradise is a family operated farm winery just north of Lawrence, Kansas. Our mission is to produce unique quality wine with an emphasis on sustainably grown and locally sourced fruit. Our current selection of wine is 100 percent Kansas grown and processed here at our federal and state licensed facility. The team consists of two generations of Irvine’s, as well as close family friends, who make it possible to provide the best quality wines for our customers. We welcome you to our tasting room, surrounded by a beautiful 40-acre farm, to explore the taste of Beyond.

Irvine's Just Beyond Paradise

13561 246th Street

Lawrence, KS 66044-7157

https://irvinewinery.com/

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