Owner(s) | Diane Kleinecke, Brett Raven |
Web site | www.frostwatch.com |
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A small family owned operation crafting wines primarily sourced from an estate vineyard in Bennett Valley. Frostwatch Vineyard consists of 15 acres planted primarily to Chardonnay and Merlot with a half acre block of Zinfandel. One acre has been grafted over to Swan selection Pinot Noir. The viticultural consultant is Greg Bjornstad. The winemaker is Brett Raven, who formerly worked at Alderbrook Winery and Ramey Wine Cellars and crafts the wines at Vinify in Santa Rosa.
The first vintage of estate Pinot Noir was 2009, released in April 2011. Mailing list customers receive significant discounts. Tasting is by appointment at the winery in Santa Rosa