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Synonyms
Frontenac is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Minnesota, USA.
Structurally it lands at medium-full body, low tannin, high acidity, varies and medium alcohol.
Look for cherry, blackcurrant, plum and chocolate.
The regions that matter for it are Minnesota and Quebec.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening and a preference for cold-hardy.
Watch for the synonyms: MN 1047.
At the table it suits baked lamb with tomatoes, chicken, okra and rice stew and mushroom roulade.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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Baked lamb with tomatoes
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Chicken, okra and rice stew
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Mushroom roulade
Also labelled.
MN 1047.
Bottles to look for.
- Alexis Bailly Vineyard Voyageur Red, Minnesota, USA
- Bailey's Run Vineyard & Winery Loopy, Upper Mississippi Valley, USA
- Carlos Creek Winery You Betcha Blush, Minnesota, USA
- Coyote Moon Vineyards 'Twisted Sister' Red, New York, USA
- Coyote Moon Vineyards Frontenac, New York, USA
- Dancing Dragonfly Ballroom, Wisconsin, USA
- Dancing Dragonfly Cha Cha, Wisconsin, USA
- Dancing Dragonfly Sashay, Wisconsin, USA
Frontenac: common questions
01.What does Frontenac taste like?+
Frontenac tastes of cherry, blackcurrant, plum and chocolate. Structurally it lands at medium-full body, low tannin, high acidity, varies and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Frontenac from?+
Frontenac originates in Minnesota, USA.
03.Where is Frontenac grown?+
The key regions for Frontenac are Minnesota and Quebec.
04.What food pairs with Frontenac?+
Pour it with baked lamb with tomatoes, chicken, okra and rice stew and mushroom roulade.
05.What else is Frontenac called?+
Frontenac is also labelled MN 1047.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of USA.