Join Arterra Wines October 17th-21st for our Norton Network release along with our Classic Chardonnay and first-time ever released, Ancestral Chardonnay!
Wondering about some details of the new releases? Well, here’s a bit of info!
Our Ancestral Chardonnay will be a combination of our former Zero Chardonnay and Amphora Chardonnay and will showcase the best aspects of each of these wines. The norton will be a returning vintage under the name BüykükBaba (grandfather in Turkish) which begins fermenting in the clay amphora then transferred to neutral oak after 5 weeks. Another returning favorite is our Classic Chardonnay which truly express Virginia’s true terroir. This Chardonnay is fermented in stainless steel to preserve the freshness, then transferred to age in neutral oak for 10 months to continuing developing complexity. We are so excited to have you join us for dinner to try these extraordinary wines!
With 22 wineries and vineyards participating, each dedicated to growing or featuring Norton in their wines, the Norton Wine Tour promises to showcase the diverse expressions of this remarkable grape — from fruity rosés to bold reds. To allow you to experience the unique offerings at each location, the tour will run from October 17th To November 10th, with four regional clusters, each allocated to a specific weekend. During each weekend, wineries in the designated cluster will host Norton-themed events and promotions.
For the rest of Northern Virginia’s Cluster 1, we will be hosting our events and promotions from October 18th through October 20th.