News and Reviews:
Recently
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.
Click on this link to
see what they had to say!
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Merlot:
Two Puffs
Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wines - '05 Frostwatch Merlot - 14%
Cabernet Sauvignon. 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. -
July 2008
90 pts. Wine
Enthusiast - 04' Frostwatch Merlot - This is a wonderfully rewarding wine,
rich, dry, soft and complex. The cherry, blackberry and mocha-vanilla flavors
are deep and long, and the wine is totally beautiful now. - S.H., March 2007
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One Puff
Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wines - 04' Frostwatch Merlot - Ripe
cherries, creamy oak and hints of root beer spice are all part and parcel of
this wine's attractive aromas, and its plush palatal impressions go hand in
hand with the concentrated nature of its reasonably juicy, highly oaked
flavors. High ripeness reappears in the mouth and this one is designed for
those who like the full-bodied, fleshy style of Merlot. - March 2007
Chardonnay:
One Puff
Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wines - 05' Frostwatch Chardonnay -
Elements of green apples and fresh pear are met by a careful bit of mildly
vanillin oak in the restrained, but well-focused aromas of this firmly balanced
youngster, and its like-minded flavors are given a boost in brightness by lots
of lively acidity. It will make a fine foil to sundry shellfish dishes in the
near term, and it should hold up well with age. - December 2007
90 pts.
Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar - 04' Frostwatch Chardonnay -
Pale yellow, nectarine, butterscotch, spicy oak, flowers and a leesy nuance on
the nose. Round and broad yet juicy, with bright acids nicely framing
concentrated citrus and leesy flavors. Offers impressive texture and enticing
sweetness. Finishes intense, dusty and long. - S.T., Jan/Feb 07
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88 pts. Wine Spectator -
04' Frostwatch Chardonnay - Bright and refreshing, with pretty floral scents
and lively apple, pear and a touch of ginger snap peeking through on the finish
giving it a measure of complexity. Drink now thru 2009. 180 cases made. - J.L.,
7/31/06
89 pts. Wine
Enthusiast - 04' Frostwatch Chardonnay - This is a very dry, tart
Chardonnay, almost like a Fume Blanc except that it's richer and creamier. The
flavors are of lemons and limes, and papayas that aren't quite ripe. It's a
complex wine that will pick up interest as it warms up and plays against food.
- S.H., July 2006
Upcoming
Events:
Family Winemakers
of California Tasting - Fort Mason, San Francisco, Ca. This is one of the
largest tastings of California wine in the world and showcases the state's
small, family-owned wineries. Sunday, August 24th, 2:00-6:00 pm, open to the
public and the trade. Monday, August 25th, 1:00-6:00 pm, open to trade only.
Tickets available at the Fort Mason Box Office (415) 345-7575 or Ticket
Web.
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