Awards


2011 International Cold Climate Wine Competition
2009 Frontenac - Double Gold
2009 No 2 - Silver
2011 Riverside International Wine Competition
2009 #2 Frontenac - Bronze Award
2009 #4 Frontenac - Bronze Award
Mid-American Wine Competition
2009 St. Croix - Bronze Medal
2009 #2 Frontenac - Silver Medal - Best Label & Best Typography
2008 Frontenac-Cabernet - Gold Medal
2008 Petite Sirah-Syrah - Gold Medal & “Best in Class”
2008 Frontenac-Petite Sirah-Syrah - Bronze Medal
Indy Wine Competition
2009 Frontenac - Silver Award
2009 #2 Frontenac - Silver Award
2009 #4 Frontenac - Bronze Award
2009 Marquette - Bronze Award
2008 Frontenac-Cabernet - Silver Award
2008 Petite Sirah-Syrah - Bronze Award
International Cold Climate Wine Competition
2008 Frontenac-Petite Sirah-Syrah - Silver Medal
The 2009 vintage wines below are available for retail and wholesale purchase.
2009 NO1 St. Croix / 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.
2009 NO2 Frontenac / 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.
Silver Award
2010 Indy Wine Competition
Silver Medal - Best Label & Best Typography
2010 Mid-American Wine Competition
2009 NO3 Sangiovese / Primitivo / Marquette / 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 NO4 Frontenac / St. Croix / 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.
Bronze Award
2010 Indy Wine Competition
2009 NO6 Chenin Blanc / Prairie Star / Viognier
Clear and viscous, can be served chilled or room temp, offering exciting nuances to the senses. — Distant hints of anise immersed with ripe pears and citrus. — Your palate is surprised to encounter a dry nectar offering crisp, juicy flavors in a balanced finish. A delicious, moderately complex wine with good depth and concentration of flavors, beckoning you to take another sip.
2009 NO7 Prairie Star / Viognier / Chenin Blanc / Primitivo / Frontenac
The interaction of light with the clear brilliance of this wine may induce feelings of bedazzlement. — Possessing complex aromatics of overripe apricots, orange blossoms and sweet smells of honeysuckle. — Refreshing, crisp tropical flavors and creamy mouth feel, hints of vanilla and peach, juicy, spicy finish with balanced tannins and acids. But the color! "Clairet"
2009 Frontenac
Deep clear plum, no filtration, medium legs - Fruit forward, hints of green pepper and blackberry - Balanced tannin, easy acid, fresh, a bit of chocolate and cherry, nutty, beautiful finish.
Silver Award
2010 Indy Wine Competition
2009 Marquette
Brilliant deep garnet with long lag time. No filtration used - Truffle, green pepper, far away coffee, sweet cigar box and black currant - Chocolatey, cherry with hints of mineral, light mouth feel, pleasing acid, medium tannin and finish.
Bronze Award
2010 Indy Wine Competition
2009 St. Croix
Clear iridescent garnet, no filter used - Smoky, green pepper, distant vanilla, truffle and pepper - Minerality and a bit nervy, great tannin structure, fruity. Up front with long finish.
Bronze Medal
2010 Mid-American Wine Competition