Jones Cabin Run Vineyards

Wine: Winery: Ambiance: Jul 13, 2010

Norton Wine Review: This stop was a bit different in that we did not literally go to the vineyard, but rather to the extravagant West Virginia state Tamarac folk art’s exhibition center in Beckley, WV. Here we searched for the last publicly available Jones Cabin Run Norton wine. Though this vineyard was never truly open to the public, plus we understand that four wheel drive vehicles were required to visit, it is sad to report that this will be the last year that Alan & Elaine Wolfe’s wines will be forthcoming from their home high in the hills. Though described as having caramel overtones (also implying partial burned sugar aroma), I think this slightly sour 2008 Norton will mellow out in just a few years of patiently holding. It is fun seeing so many new vineyards coming online with Norton wines, but time also plays its part in observing provincial vineyards disappear for various reasons. If you are in the area, try this mountain grown Norton of historical significance before these unique tastes to West Virginia completely disappear.