Horton Vineyards’ 2016 petit manseng is poured at the Virginia Governor’s Cup gala, where it won top honors. The Horton petit manseng triumphed over more than 500 wines entered by more than 100 wineries and evaluated by several panels of judges. Today, petit manseng generates more excitement than viognier; this year, at least, it beat Virginia’s reds, which traditionally dominate the competition. Horton Vineyards' 2016 petit manseng is displayed alongside the 1990 Horton Vineyards Montdomaine Cabernet Sauvignon, which won the cup in 1993. “Now, isn’t that a Dennis Horton answer?” After a slight pause, she added, “I think we did Dad proud.”

Source: Washington Post March 01, 2019 17:01 UTC