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Key regions
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Pairings
Frontenac Gris is a grey grape variety, and it traces back to Minnesota, USA.
Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, high acidity, off-dry and medium alcohol.
Look for citrus, tropical fruits, peach, lemon and hints of floral.
The regions that matter for it are Minnesota and Vermont.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, high vigour and a preference for cold climates.
At the table it suits chicken and spinach salad with lemon dressing, maine lobster rolls and wasabi chicken salad.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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Chicken and spinach salad with lemon dressing
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Maine lobster rolls
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Wasabi chicken salad
Bottles to look for.
- Bailey's Run Vineyard & Winery True Story, Upper Mississippi Valley, USA
- Balanced Rock Frontenac Gris, Finger Lakes, USA
- Blu Dot Farm & Vineyard Frontenac Gris, Michigan, USA
- Carlos Creek Winery Wobegon White, Minnesota, USA
- Clover Pond 'Rose Premiere' Frontenac Gris, Upper Hudson, USA
- Clover Pond 'Rosebud' Frontenac Gris Rose, Upper Hudson, USA
- Dancing Dragonfly Ballet, Wisconsin, USA
- Dancing Dragonfly Calypso, Wisconsin, USA
Frontenac Gris: common questions
01.What does Frontenac Gris taste like?+
Frontenac Gris tastes of citrus, tropical fruits, peach, lemon and hints of floral. Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, high acidity, off-dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Frontenac Gris from?+
Frontenac Gris originates in Minnesota, USA.
03.Where is Frontenac Gris grown?+
The key regions for Frontenac Gris are Minnesota and Vermont.
04.What food pairs with Frontenac Gris?+
Pour it with chicken and spinach salad with lemon dressing, maine lobster rolls and wasabi chicken salad.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of USA.