Blumenhof Vineyards and Winery

Wine: Winery: Ambiance: Mar 07, 2010

Norton Wine Review: Blumenhof Winery produces an award winning Norton wine they have cleverly named "Original CYN". Unfortunately they ship directly only to MO & CA, but I have found that the Missouri Mercantile wine distributor will secure this wine for shipment. Order quickly because they always sell out by early fall. This is a vineyard working hand-in-hand with nature, providing a vineyard tree edge which accepts a 10% loss of grapes to its finely fed feathered friends. After trying 66 different Norton wines from eleven states, this is one of our two favorite Norton wines. I can't possibly be more positive than this for their 2006 Norton. 2007 Original Cyn still boxed and waiting its turn.

Wine: Winery: Ambiance: Mar 07, 2010

Very nice winery atmosphere, reminiscent of Willamette Valley's smaller wineries. Maybe the Cynthiana at the tasting bar was past its prime? It was flat, with no real hint of oak. I trust the Norton Wine Travelers in their estimation of the Cynthiana, assumed that the bottle was dead at the tasting bar, so picked up a 2008 Original Cyn. I'll put it away for a while...

Wine: Winery: Ambiance: Jun 22, 2009

Favorite Wine: cynthiana

This is a great winery. Their entertainment is a step above the rest. The patio is well shaded with nice tables.

Wine: Winery: Ambiance: Apr 04, 2009

Favorite Wine: Devil's Red

The staff were the nicest of the 13 wineries we visited. They even drew us a map of where we should go for dinner. Loved the mulled wine. Everyone should visit this winery!

Wine: Winery: Ambiance: Jul 31, 2007

The Lafemme Osage Traminette '06 is a little dry, but awesome!