Not far off Interstate 44 in Missouri, just a few miles north of St. James, is the Three Squirrels Winery. Visitors are greeted by a sign that includes three of the furry fellows seeming to look over their would-be guests.[I'm really fighting the temptation to make a squirrel joke here. Ah, Nuts!] If you scurry over to their quaint tasting room, you may hear some happy "chatter" at the bar as patrons taste several red and white wines offered there.
This week at our Wine Girls Christmas party, we enjoyed a bottle of the Three Squirrels Norton. The Norton grape is a native American grape and the state grape of Missouri, just underscoring the importance of vineyards in Missouri.
After some breathing time and a swirl [a squirrel swirl ;-)] or two, we were first treated by the nice nose of this Norton. The wine itself is, as expected, deep red and dry, but pleasantly smooth. This Norton has complex berry flavors, but no invasive tannin aftertaste. For under $20, it is a nice dry red -- and pairs very well with dark chocolate and great conversation!
Happy Holidays to All!
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