2009 St. Croix
with Cabernet Sauvignon - Cabernet Franc
Deep garnet color to the edge - Aromas of spice, plum, leather and pepper - Nice tannin structure - Long finish of ripe cherry and a hint of salt.
Bronza Medal
2010 Mid-American Wine Competition
2009 Frontenac
with Syrah - Petite Sirah - Cabernet Franc
Brilliant ruby color to the edge - Aromas of strawberry, a bit of floral with sweet tobacco, notes of cedar, spice and black olive - Balanced tannin, juicy, lush strawberry, velvet finish.
2009 Sangiovese - Frontenac
with Primitivo - Cabernet Franc
Clear rose with good leg appearance - Aromas of cinnamon, vanilla, blackberry, clove, sweet wood, chocolate - Surprising full tannins, fruit forward with hints of pepper and black cherry - Long finish with a bit of pucker.
2009 Frontenac - St. Croix
with Zinfandel - Petite Sirah - Cabernet Franc
Clear ruby in color - Fruit forward, cherry and sweet smoke - Raspberry and cherry, crisp vanilla, earthy hints of pepper and spice - Well balanced with enjoyable tannin and long finish.
The vintages below are not available for purchase, but were awesome and served well for the beginning of even better wines.
Frontenac-Cabernet
Brilliant garnet color — Aromas of red cherry, black currant and plum with hints of violets — Ripe dark cherry, currants, cocoa and warm vanilla from wood influence — Medium to firm tannins with a long lingering finish.
Grapes from Minnesota blended with Cabernet Savuvignon of San Joaquin Valley California.
Gold Medal
2009 Mid-American Wine Competition
Petite Sirah-Syrah
Intense ruby color, brilliant — Aromas of dark stone fruit, black cherry, plum, blueberry — Flavors of blackberry, plum and red currant with white pepper spice — Medium tannins with hint of vanilla from oak influence with a playful finish.
Imported grapes from Amador and Lodi Counties of California.
Gold Medal & “Best in Class”
2009 Mid-American Wine Competition
Zinfandel-Syrah
Brilliant Ruby color — Ripe blackberries, sweet cherry, blueberry on the nose — Jammy raspberry, blackberry and blueberry with hints of black tea, pepper and baking spices — Medium tannins complimented by warm oak influences with a long finish.
Grapes from Lodi and Amado Counties California.
Frontenac-Syrah
Intense brilliant Garnet color — Fruit driven aromas of ripe cherry, red raspberry with a hint of eucalyptus — Flavors of wild strawberry, cherry, blackberry with hints of coffee and cocoa — Warm vanilla influence with medium tannins with a nice finish.
Minnesota Frontenac oaked for months and blended Lodi County California Syrah.
Frontenac-Petite Sirah-Syrah
Brilliant ruby purple color that shows youth — Aromas of ripe cherry, blackberry and strawberry — Lively acidity with flavors of fresh raspberry, cherry and strawberries, hints of vanilla from oak influence.
Soft tannins and lots of mouth play in this fun blend of Minnesota Frontenac grapes and Lodi County California grapes!
2009 Awarded Silver Medal
International Cold Climate Wine Competition
Bronze Medal
2009 Mid-American Wine Competition
Cabernet Sauvignon
Deep garnet color — Aromas of ripe cherry, plum and currants with hints of herbs — Rich dark berries, black cherry, cassis and plum with a hint of tobacco — Firm tannins with a long, lingering finish.
Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from San Joaquin Valley Califorina.
