Frostwatch Vineyard & Winery

General information

Frostwatch is located in the recently established Bennett Valley
appellation, located just south and to the East of the city of Santa Rosa
in Sonoma County. Roughly defined by the Matanzas Creek watershed, it has
been estimated that Bennett Valley had some 2,000 acres planted to wine
grapes in the mid-1800s. Prohibition and phylloxera put an end to the
area's fledgling wine industry and the region's potential remained untapped
until the mid-1970s. At that time, a handful of modern viticultural
visionaries embraced the notion that cool climate varietals, would thrive
here and under careful guidance produce wines to rival the best from the
old world. Largely due to the efforts of these individuals, the wine
cognoscenti recognized Bennett Valley as an area that was synonymous with
fine Merlot and Chardonnay. More recently, Bennett Valley Sauvignon Blanc,
Pinot and Syrah have been recognized for their exceptional quality.