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2023 Norton

Violet, Sweet Spice, Intense

Aged for 10 months in French oak, Virginia’s native grape exhibits notes of dried fruit and baking spices. Norton’s bold intensity pairs well with rich, fatty meats like duck or brisket and always chocolate!

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Tags: DuCardVineyards 2023 DuCard Norton

Vintage	2023
Red Wine Type	Norton
Blend	Cabernet Franc
Country	United States
State	Virginia
Region	Central Virginia Region
Appellation AVA	Virginia
Vineyard	DuCard Vineyards
Bottle Size	750 ml
Aged In	Neutral Oak Barrel
Awards	2026 Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition Gold Medal Winner
Aging Potential	Up to 5 Years
Critic Rating	jamessuckling.com (2025) - 92 points
Price	$45.00
Buy In Virginia	ducardvineyards.com/current-releases/
Buy Outside Virginia	ducardvineyards.com/current-releases/

DuCard VineyardsDuCard Vineyards

Savor the views of the Blue Ridge Mountains as you sip DuCard wine and enjoy the pure, fresh mountain air in our tranquil country setting. DuCard is the perfect location for a day trip, a relaxing afternoon as part of a weekend getaway, a celebratory stop after a Shenandoah hike, or for hosting a special event. Our gorgeous vineyard and winery borders Shenandoah National Park in Madison County. We’re located just north of Charlottesville, 90 minutes from the DC Beltway, and less than two hours from Richmond. We offer estate-grown wines and friendly, knowledgeable staff, providing a memorable and incomparable tasting experience.