Chrysalis Vineyards

Wine: Winery: Ambiance: Jan 04, 2010

Favorite Wine: Viognier

Norton Wine Review: The beauty of Chrysalis Vineyards is that one can taste a nice $$ range of Norton wines. From their good value Patio Red rose to their Norton "barrel", "estate", and "reserve" wines ($13, $16, $19, $29, $35). Chrysalis obviously wants to produce Norton examples with a full range of tastes and cost. Here are some very good east coast Norton wines, but none excellent or exceptional.

Wine: Winery: Ambiance: Mar 06, 2009

After tasting through the entire collection, I had to go lie down. Not because of the alcohol, but because of the non-stop, high-pressure, we-think-you're-an-idiot blather from the tasting room lady. When I taste wine (and especially after traveling 3000 miles to do so), I want to hear about vintages, varietals, cooperage and treatments (and maybe an amusing anecdote about the harvest or something). Tell me what's in the glass, not what it's supposed to taste like. I'm able to do that part for myself. Otherwise, I could save myself a trip. And frankly, the wines weren't worth the risk of premature deafness.

Wine: Winery: Ambiance: Jan 21, 2009

Favorite Wine: Rubiana

This was one of the first wineries we went to. It has a beautiful view and great ambiance. The wines are pretty good. Remember, Nortons are a wine that most people love or hate. It's not my favorite Norton, but remember that's subjective. I did really like the other wines, so don't skip this winery based on one wine alone. Try it, you might LOVE it. It's a beautiful place to go and the people are very friendly.

Wine: Winery: Ambiance: Sep 27, 2007

Favorite Wine: Albariño

Wine: Winery: Ambiance: Sep 26, 2007

Favorite Wine: Albariño

These folks make a great Albariño and a wonderful Viognier - well worth the visit