       
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.
See it here in PDF
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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..."
http://www.cellartracker.com/event.asp?iEvent=11717
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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.
Awards & Accolades:
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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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| 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
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Best of
Class, Gold Medal - 2010 North of the Gate Wine Competition
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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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