Horton

Virginia Viognier and Petit Manseng specialist with prestige critic recognition.

Horton produces wines from Virginia's diverse terroir, focusing on varietals that thrive in the region's continental climate. The winery's portfolio centers on Viognier, a white grape known for its aromatic intensity and stone-fruit character. Horton's Sparkling Viognier and still Viognier have drawn assessment from Wine Advocate and Wine Enthusiast. The winery also works with Petit Manseng, a late-ripening variety capable of producing concentrated dessert wines; Horton's Late Harvest Petit Manseng demonstrates the grape's potential for richness and complexity in Virginia's growing season. These wines reflect the winery's commitment to exploring what specific grapes can achieve in the state's conditions.