Wines made from Frontenac grapes of British Columbia
Discover the best wines made with Frontenac as a single variety or as a blend of British Columbia.
More informations about the variety Frontenac
Deeply coloured, fruity reds with a dense purple robe, supple tannins and firm acidity, with intense aromas of black cherry, plum, blackcurrant, blackberry and spicy notes. Also made as expressive rosés and ice wines (Frontenac Gris). An extremely cold-hardy interspecific variety (down to -35°C on the vine), producing wines in cold US states (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Vermont) and Canada (Quebec). Created in 1996 at the University of Minnesota.
More informations about the region of British Columbia
Canada's west-coast benchmark, wine heartland in the Okanagan Valley. Semi-desert continental climate, marked temperature swings: signature Pinot Gris (pear, honey, spice, round palate), fresh, fine Pinot Noir (cherry, undergrowth), precise Chardonnay and taut Riesling in the north. Hot south for dense Cabernet Sauvignon, round Merlot and peppery Syrah. Also exceptional Icewine (Vidal, Riesling).
What are the typical flavors of the Frontenac grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 4% of Frontenac
- MicrobioPresent in 4% of Frontenac
- Non oakPresent in 3% of Frontenac
- OakPresent in 3% of Frontenac
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Frontenac
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Frontenac
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Frontenac
- Tropical fruitPresent in 3% of Frontenac
- Red fruitPresent in 3% of Frontenac
- Black fruitPresent in 2% of Frontenac
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Frontenac