Tucked within the six acres of trellises is a small but vibrant winery in Camp Verde, owned and operated by two brothers and their wives who have transformed a historic farm site into the vineyard of Salt Mine Wine. Steps away from pecan groves, pastures and small farms, Chip and Kevin Norton, along with their wives, Kathy and Leann, have created a Shangri-la of sorts using sustainable winegrowing methods. The couples, who separately visited Italy, were inspired by the smaller vineyards and … [Read more...] about Salt Mine Wine Blends Family, Sustainability, Italian Inspiration
Chip Norton
Chip Norton Conserves Water, Supplies Brewers with Sinagua Malt
The next time you’re driving down I-17 and pass Camp Verde, you might give a little more thought to this quiet mecca. Along with its designation as an American Viticulture Area (AVA) and its eclectic restaurants, there is a barley malthouse, where the barley grain is processed to be used in beer making. Here, Sinagua Malt is conserving water and supplying brewers around the state. This started when Chip Norton, a youthful 70-plus-year-old river recreationist turned conservationist, decided to … [Read more...] about Chip Norton Conserves Water, Supplies Brewers with Sinagua Malt
