red
Frontenac
This vintage of Frontenac is a roller coaster of flavors. From big berry and fig flavors to soft, smoky oak on the finish. The 12 months aged in oak barrels has left this wine with soft tannins.
Product Details
Optimal Serving Temperature
65° F
Cultivars
100% Estate Frontenac
Harvest Year
2020
Bottling Year
2022
Vineyard
Brickyard Hill Vineyard, Marengo, Iowa
Alcohol
11.7%
Residual Sugar
0.0%
Oak
12 months in oak barrels
Malolactic Fermentation
Yes
Cold Stabilization
No
Notes
Fermented on skins
Pairings
Meals
Pasta with red sauce, beef, roasted chicken and traditional Italian fare
Cheese
Asiago, parmesan
Awards
2023
Bronze - Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
2019
Gold - INDY International Wine Competition (2017 Vintage)
Bronze - Jefferson Cup Invitational
2018
Silver - Finger Lakes International Wine Competition (2016 Vintage)
Silver - Mid American Wine Competition (2016 Vintage)
Bronze - Iowa State Fair (2016 Vintage)
2017
Gold – INDY International Wine Competition (2015 Vintage)
Best of Class – INDY International Wine Competition (2015 Vintage)
Silver – Mid-American Wine Competition (2015 Vintage)
Silver – Iowa State Fair (2015 Vintage)
Bronze – Finger Lakes International Wine Competition (2015 Vintage)
Bronze – Cold Climate Wine Competition (2015 Vintage)
2016
Silver – Finger Lakes International
2015
Gold: Medal of American Excellence –Jefferson Cup Invitational
2013
Silver: Medal of American Merit – Jefferson Cup Invitational
2012
Gold: Medal of Excellence – Jefferson Cup Invitational Wine Competition
2011
Bronze – Mid-American Wine Competition
2010
Gold – Iowa State Fair Commercial Wine Competition
Jefferson Cup Nominee (Double Gold) – Jefferson Cup Invitational Wine Competition
Silver – Mid-American Wine Competition
Silver – Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
2008
Gold – INDY International Wine Competition
