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addition to tasting with us by appointment, Frostwatch wines are now available
at Vinoteca, a collective tasting salon featuring Sonoma County’s finest
hand crafted wines.
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Friday thru Sunday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday thru Thursday by appointment
3358 Coffey Lane, Suite C, Santa Rosa, Ca. 95404
Phone: (707) 542-3292
For information:
www.Vinotecataste.com
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Family Winemakers - Southern California Tastings -
· San Diego, Sunday March 11, 2012
· Pasadena, Tuesday, March 13, 2012
For information:
www.familywinemakers.org
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Scott of Perfect Vino - One Man's
quest to find the best wines; 2009 Frostwatch Pinot Noir gets two thumbs up...
Saturday, October, 22, 2011. Perfect Vino 10-22-11
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Ken Zins Reviews Family
Winemakers of California - 21st Annual San Francisco Winetasting - Sunday,
August 21st 2011. Grape-Nutz
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Monty & Sara Preiser of the
Amateur Gastronomer recommended our 2009 Frostwatch Pinot Noir, July 25,
2011 Amateur Gastronomer
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Wine Country Insider's Review of
the Vinify Collective Winery Annual tastings on Saturday, June 11, 2011
Wine Country Insider
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John Cesano Author of John on
Wine, a Wine Blog. A recap of the Annual Vinify Collective Winery Tasting
Event. johnonwine.com
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| Frostwatch Kismet, a proprietary blend of Sauvignon Blanc
& Semillon:
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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
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| Frostwatch Chardonnay, Bennett Valley:
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| 08' Frostwatch Bennett Valley Chardonnay - "This is
a wonderful wine despite wanting a bit more depth and expansion on the palate
because it is clean as a whistle, wholly and impeccably balanced, nicely
combines the potential for ripe fruit that makes California wines special and
yet does not come close to going over the top at any point. It will drink well
now, and there is no reason to age it for long-except this. It has the balance
and focus to get better over time and find the rounded exterior and firm center
of fine wine." "One Puff" Connoisseurs' Guide to
California Wines - March 2011.
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
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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
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Best of
Class, Gold Medal - 2010 North of the Gate Wine Competition
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| Frostwatch Merlot, Bennett Valley:
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07' Frostwatch Bennett Valley Merlot - Careful crafting
and balance are the watchwords of this very successful Merlot, and, while the
wine wants for nothing at all in concentration or ripeness, it carries itself
with a nice bit of finesse. It is built along claret-like lines and exhibits
plenty of polish and a fine streak of long-lasting, black-cherry fruit, and,
although a wine that will certainly improve for the next three to five years,
it is absolutely delicious right now." "Two Puffs"
Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wines - April 2011.
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
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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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