About the Norton Grape

At Avagyan Vineyards, we aim to exclusively plant our main production rows with the Norton variety of grapes. They are a hardy grape that is used to craft semi-dry to dry red wines. It's a grape with an interesting past, but it is widely thought to be the only North American-native, wine-producing grape. The majority of Norton vineyards reside near Hermann, Missouri, where, coincidentally, our family's personal vineyard resides. 

There are many great resources to learn about the complex history of the humble Norton grape, some of our favorites can be found here:

• Print Book: The Wild Vine by Todd Kilman

• Documentary: Winemaking in Missouri by Taste Makers