| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| White |
2019 Horton Vineyards Viognier The Tower SeriesOrange County more |
2/5/2024 - rbergy Likes this wine: 87 pointslight on the mid-palate |
| White |
2019 Horton Vineyards Viognier The Tower SeriesOrange County more |
11/13/2023 - rbergy Likes this wine: 87 pointsBit thin, but nice floral nose |
| Red |
2008 Horton Vineyards Cabernet Franc ReserveOrange County more |
7/2/2023 - EJDALEwine wrote: 90 pointsAbsolutely great cab. Virginia has risen. |
| White |
2019 Horton Vineyards Viognier The Tower SeriesOrange County more |
5/4/2023 - Denny the Drinker Does not like this wine: 55 pointsI am going to keep this one short. On the nose, petrol and cracked slate. Maybe a bit of cat urine (not joking!). On the palate... I get why someone else here said it was close to vinegar, as mine was as well. Overly oxidized. Undrinkable by the two of us trying to share the bottle. For the amount of money these bottles are going for, Horton Vineyards should be ashamed of themselves, and pulling these off the shelves. |
| White - Sweet/Dessert |
2019 Horton Vineyards Petit Manseng Late HarvestOrange County more |
4/4/2023 - steve@sdlind.com wrote: NRLovely flavors and aromas of peach and apricot. Enough acidity to balance the sweetness. |
| White |
2016 Horton Vineyards Petit MansengOrange County more |
1/14/2023 - dsamuel wrote: 89 pointsRich dark lemon color |
| White |
2021 Horton Vineyards ViognierOrange County more |
1/10/2023 - lwec703 Does not like this wine: NRWe wanted to give this Virginia viognier a try because we love condrieu and have heard of Horton’s good reputation with this wine. My first impression was a strong and unpleasant off odor. I understand some viogniers can suffer from this, but I haven’t experienced it this powerfully in the condrieus I’ve drunk in the past. Initially very tight on the palate, and metallic on the mid palate. After about 30 minutes in the glass the wine was much softer but never developed the lovely floral notes I look forward to from viognier. We unfortunately didn’t finish the bottle. |
| Red |
NV Horton Vineyards Route 33Orange County Red Blend more |
12/4/2022 - Counselor Chris wrote: NRLighter red/purple color, looks very lightly oaked. No real nose at first, but with some air and coaxing, a bit of garden flower bush and some faint purple berry. |
| White |
2018 Horton Vineyards Viognier The Tower SeriesOrange County more |
11/28/2022 - Dan & Krista Stockman wrote: flawedNot quite vinegar, but clearly on its way and almost there. |
| Red |
2019 Horton Vineyards Cabernet Franc The Tower SeriesOrange County more |
10/22/2022 - MJM4032 wrote: 85 pointsNose was different - strong veggie notes but nothing compared to actually tasting the strong vegetable components of the wine. Much different from the Chinon or other cab francs I have had. Minimal fruit. |
| Red |
2014 Horton Vineyards Cabernet Franc Private ReserveOrange County more |
10/15/2022 - Ryanswine Likes this wine: 90 pointsVery good. Better than I remember. |
| White |
2019 Horton Vineyards Chardonnay Black CatOrange County more |
7/16/2022 - gkharrin Does not like this wine: 63 pointsVery minimal flavor. No finish. Should have known since the label had an animal on it that it wouldn’t be good! |
| White |
2020 Horton Vineyards Viognier Barrel SelectOrange County more |
4/9/2022 - christianminer Likes this wine: 88 pointsI really dislike Viognier as a varietal, but something about this Horton I really like. This is bottle is one of Horton’s special wine, not just one of their 50 wines, but one that stands out. The winemaker really put some effort into this creation and it shows. It is very aromatic and has tangerine notes and flavors. Would buy it again. |
| Red - Sweet/Dessert |
NV Horton Vineyards XOCOOrange County Red Blend more |
3/11/2022 - Mike6743 Likes this wine: 89 pointsAging has done well to this bottle. Very well balanced chocolate and red wine. Not sophisticated but very enjoyable and consistent even after an hour. |
| Red |
1993 Horton Vineyards Heritage MontdomaineMonticello Red Blend more |
3/11/2002 - timewithwine wrote: NRMonday, March 11, 2002 The last of this wine. A nose of blackberry, tar and tea initially. Later, those are complimented with cherry and black olives. Cocoa is always hinting in the background. A deep purple color in the center, but shading to garnet and eventually a slight pink at the very edge. A film of sediment on the bottle’s shoulder. Blackberry, brambles, tea (very typical of Montdomaine wines - young or old) and cocoa. Some slight raisin, for yes, this wine is showing some signs of fading. The Cab. Sauv. seems apparent on the attack, but is quickly rounded out by the Cab. Franc and Malbec. Somewhat short midpalate. Very long finish, but slightly green finish. Horton was way ahead of even himself with this wine. One of my all time favorite Va. wines. With marinaded london broil flank steak, sauteed mushrooms and wild rice. |
| Red |
1990 Horton Vineyards Heritage MontdomaineMonticello Red Blend more |
2/10/2001 - timewithwine wrote: NRSaturday, February 10, 2001 Montdomaine Heritage 1990: (45% Cab. Franc, 35% Merlot, 20% Cav. Sauv.) A wonderful deep red color with brick on the edge. At first I was concerned that this might not have made it, but after opening and giving it a little time it hung together and offered a complex floral nose. On the palate, it was little light with bramble fruits and spice. Smoke, leather and earth followed. A very good showing from a one of Dennis Horton’s efforts and one of the earlier bottling by Horton Vineyards. Unfortunately, this wine co-op (I think that was the type of entity or perhaps it was a joint venture) is now defunct and has been for several years.All served with (apps of ) chevre in Old Bay seasoning, crab in puff pastries, (salad of) apples and smoked trout with creamy horseradish dressing over mixed greens, (entrees of) fresh Va. turkey wet-smoked in herbs, oil, aromatic melange and shiraz as well as cured Va. country ham finished with a baked glaze of apple cider, brown sugar and spices, complimented with spicy mustard with (sides of) garlic beans, savory sweet potatoes gratin with sage sausage, hot pepper hominy, fresh cornbread and biscuits and (dessert of) chocolate bread pudding with bourbon caramel sauce. Tinsleys, Smilys, Fowlers, Whitsells, Sheets, Wilkersons, K. Frank. |
| Red |
1995 Horton Vineyards NortonOrange County more |
6/25/2006 - timewithwine wrote: NRFriday, March 01, 2002 Deep purple-black in color with a deep bouquet to match. Smoke, sweet fruit (plums and something else) and spice on the nose. Maybe a little garrigue. An initial attack of sweet plums. The smokey, spiciness of the bouquet continues on the palate followed by a gaminess. Nice length of finish. Medium bodied. Oh, what the hell, it had a pretty label also ... Norton grapes and vines painted by C. L. Fleischman in 1867, or so the back label says. With smoked sausage and sauteed peppers and onions (leftovers). Nice pairing. |
| Red |
1995 Horton Vineyards NebbioloOrange County more |
11/25/2001 - timewithwine wrote: NRSunday, November 25, 2001 A thin red for Nebbiolo, not opaque, but ruby colored. Some bricking near the edge. Dark cherries and tar on the nose. Very acidic. What few tannins were there were rough and not integrated. Flavors of tar, buckskin, loads of cherry. The cherry flavor is pleasant, but without much longevity. Medium weight; without heft in the mouthfeel. With roast beef and mushrooms. |
| White |
1996 Horton Vineyards Chardonnay Spotswood Trail Ivy CreekMonticello more |
8/26/2000 - timewithwine wrote: NRSaturday, August 26, 2000 don’t know when they left. suspect that they where tossed with others I discovered were failing. |
| Red |
1995 Horton Vineyards DionysusOrange County Red Blend more |
1/22/2005 - timewithwine wrote: NRThursday, January 22, 2004 Capsule, NO CORK. Oxidized sludge puppy! |
| White |
2005 Horton Vineyards Chardonnay Black CatMonticello more |
9/14/2006 - timewithwine wrote: NRI pulled this more to get rid of it and because we wanted an inexpensive white more than for the enjoyment of it for its own sake. While the attack delivers a good concentration of apple and pear fruit, it quickly morphs into butter, toast and vanilla. While this delivers the appearance of balance between the fruit, acid and alcohol, the RS in it is noticeable on the palate and particularly the next morning. Ugh. A half bottle of wine should not a headache leave. 13.2% alc. Recommended with reservations. With [ ] Thursday evening and then used for deglazing the next evening with the Colonel. |
| White |
2005 Horton Vineyards Chardonnay Black CatMonticello more |
9/1/2006 - timewithwine wrote: NROakaphobes will not enjoy this wine. While the attack delivers a goode concentration of apple and pear fruit, it quickly morphs into butter, toast and vanilla. I’d expect butterscotch to kick in soon as well. Nevertheless, this is balanced between the fruit, acid and alcohol. While the oak is a bit big, it’s not overdone. 13.2% alc. Recommended with reservations. With chicken and mushrooms over linguine. |
| White - Sparkling |
NV Horton Vineyards ViognierMonticello more |
10/17/2006 - timewithwine wrote: NRgift to TomHill |
| White - Sparkling |
NV Horton Vineyards ViognierMonticello more |
10/27/2006 - timewithwine wrote: NRA crisp, lively mousse. Honeysuckle and nutmeg on the attack with some smokiness and orange zest. A good concentration of bubbles. A bit of a short finish, but nevertheless a lively and refreshing wine. Some distinct RS (amount unknown), but it doesn’t distract. A blend of 90% Viognier and 10% Chardonnay. 12.5% alc. By itself, 10.26.06. Recommended. |
| White |
2005 Horton Vineyards ViognierOrange County more |
5/30/2008 - timewithwine wrote: NRThe smell of apricot and apricot jam, honey, honeysuckle and orange blossom. Either this is from some intense Viognier fruit or someone threw a load of sugar at the fermentor. The apricot is rather intense on the palate. It becomes more apparent that it’s a dried apricot - the fruit is fading - and that they employed RS for pumping up the wine. The date shown in Cellar! is made up. Actually, as I write this on August 23, 2008, I have no idea when I had this earlier this year, but just remember that I did. Obviously, it was a date worth forgetting. Recommended with Reservation. |
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