Wine producers from around the state will be showcasing Virginia’s native grape — Norton — this fall during the Virginia Norton Wine Tour, with special events being held over four weekends from Oct. 18 – Nov. 10.
Norton grape growers, wine makers, and advocates have formed the Norton Network and plan to make the tour an annual event. The collaborative venture includes 22 wineries and vineyards that either grow Norton or feature it prominently in their wines.
The tour features two weekends dedicated to Northern Virginia wineries — October 18-20 and November 8-10 — including many within easy driving distance of Alexandria…