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MIT Enterprise Forum - Wednesday, August 4, 2010, Birch Aquarium at the Scripps Institute of Oceanography, San Diego, California. For information: www.sdmitforum.org

Polo in the Wine Country, a Benefit for Junior Achievement of Northern California
Sunday, September 12, 2010, Santa Rosa, California. For information: (925) 465-1081.

Family Winemakers of California Annual Tasting - Sunday & Monday, September 23rd and 24th, 2010, Fort Mason - San Francisco, California. For information: www.familywinemakers.org


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09' Frostwatch Kismet, (Sauvignon Blanc & Semillon)……. We are delighted that MaryAnn Wrobiec has included our inaugural commercial release of Kismet on her list of Recommended California Sauvignon Blancs in the August 31st issue of the Wine Spectator.
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A Review from Family Winemakers, San Francisco 2010……. "A Standout among the producers with which I was already familiar. Intriguing wines... The Chards are particularly strong. 900 cases per year, with a reasonable price range..."
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05' Frostwatch Napa Valley Cabernet…..."This is softly sweet and generous with nice balance. Great acid carried this one forward effortlessly. A nice super long and pure cab finish. I really like this wine. Can you tell?"
   http://budbreak.blogspot.com/2009/01/2005-frostwatch-cabernet-sauvignon.html


Frostwatch was included in the Fall/Winter 2007 issue of Napa-Sonoma Magazine's regular feature - "Three to Watch" which focuses on up and coming wines and wineries.

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Awards & Accolades:

Napa Sonoma - winecountry.com
 

Frostwatch Kismet, a proprietary blend of Sauvignon Blanc & Semillon:

Kismet

09' Frostwatch Bennett Valley Kismet - Even though very young and still a bit tight at the edges, this carefully crafted Sauvignon hits all the varietal marks smartly from its moderately deep, green-melon character to its lightly-laid-on grassiness to its bright, cleansing finish. Firm in balance and showing fine fruity volume, it has the sense of a wine that can get better with age. It will work in the short term with any number of herb-accented seafoods, but it would be a good idea to set a few bottles aside. Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine (91 pts) Vol 34 Issue 10: August 2010

09' Frostwatch Bennett Valley Kismet - "Vivid passion fruit, nectarine, fig and Meyer lemon flavors are bright and refreshing with a wonderful freshness, rich texture and floral details that come on strong on the finish." The Wine Spectator Insider (90 pts) 5/12/10.

Gold Medal - 2010 Orange County Fair

 

Frostwatch Chardonnay, Bennett Valley:

07' Frostwatch Bennett Valley Chardonnay - "One of the Best Chardonnay Values under $30. Offers a mix of pure, ripe honeysuckle, melon, pear and creamy vanilla-scented oak. Full-bodied, balanced, focused and persistent, ending with a long, clean, complex finish. Drink now. The Wine Spectator (89pts). J.L. 1/19/2010

07' Frostwatch Bennett Valley Chardonnay - "This is the richest Frostwatch Chardonnay ever. It just explodes in the mouth, with waves of ripe pineapple, peach, pear, lemon custard and spice flavors. The oak influence offers richer elements of crème brulee. Drink now for sheer opulence." The Wine Enthusiast (91pts)

Gold Medal - 2009 Sonoma County Harvest Fair

 Chardonnay

Best of Class, Gold Medal - 2010 North of the Gate Wine Competition

 

Frostwatch Merlot, Bennett Valley:

Merlot

06' Frostwatch Bennett Valley Merlot - "Its mix of red cherries, root beer richness and hints of woodsy and slightly herbal seasonings give this limited edition wine a good start, and its full, somewhat fleshy, open, supple nature provide an entirely likeable progression." "One Puff" Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wines - September 2009

05' Frostwatch Bennett Valley Merlot - Precise, well-focused cherry-like fruit takes the lead in both the aromas and the flavors of this supple and nicely filled young Merlot, while carefully placed accents of tea-leaf and sweet oak lend a bit of engaging complexity. Full in feel, but never heavy or burdened by excessive astringency, the wine shows a real sense of polish and crafting that bodes well for keeping while at the same time making it very appealing in the more immediate term. "Two Puffs" Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wines - July 2008





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