Frontenac Blanc

[krafty_kraut]

What is the word on this variety? Does it make a good wine and if anyone has tried it, what does it taste like?

 

[grapeman]

I haven't got a chance to try it yet, but there is quite a bit of it going in around here in NY and Vt. They say it tastes totally different than Frontenac. If you would like some vines check with Andy Farmer from Northeast Vine Supply. He still had some last I knew. He will be very busy right now shipping vines, but either he or his wife India can help you and answer questions.

 

[krafty_kraut]

Thanks again for the information. I just checked their website to read up on the Frontenac Blanc. Just says it tastes completely different than the Frontenac.

 

[Brigitte]

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Hi,
I am reviving this thread to see what the word is on Frontenac Blanc these days..
I am considering adding it and/or Frontenac Gris to my vineyard next spring.
What's the wine like? Pros and cons of Frontenac blanc? I am in zone 6b.
Also wondering if anyone in this zone has planted any of the Frontenac varieties.

I haven't got a chance to try it yet, but there is quite a bit of it going in around here in NY and Vt. They say it tastes totally different than Frontenac. If you would like some vines check with Andy Farmer from Northeast Vine Supply. He still had some last I knew. He will be very busy right now shipping vines, but either he or his wife India can help you and answer questions.

 

[GreginND]

I have frontenac blanc in its second leaf so I don't know yet what the wine is like. I took a chance and planted it instead of frontenac gris. I am not that fond of front. gris.

 

[Brigitte]

thanks for the response Greg. I am hoping someone who has had the wine chimes in here and gives their opinion of the wine.

 

[farmer]

I am also am not a fan of Frondenac gris would like to know more about the Blanc before planting any

 

[Brigitte]

What is the frontenac Gris like? Why are you not a fan? Just curious.


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[GreginND]

For me it doesn't have much depth of flavor and is one dimensional. It tastes kind of simple to me. I'm hoping the frontenac blanc has a better flavor profile.

 

[Brigitte]

For me it doesn't have much depth of flavor and is one dimensional. It tastes kind of simple to me. I'm hoping the frontenac blanc has a better flavor profile.

Greg, thanks for the info. The gris doesn't sound that good .. maybe good for blending?
I hope someone who has tried the Front Blanc chimes in here with some input!

 

[grapeman]

I have been able to get Frontenac Gris to turn out very well twice now although they were small 20 gallon batches since I don't grow them. I was trying to decide if I want to add them, but haven't yet. Using the proper yeast was the trick I found to get it to turn out very nicely. In a blind tasting at a wine event it fared much better than one of the best makers of the variety. It can be very nice, or not all that memorable depending on how it is made.

 

[GreginND]

Please know this is just my opinion and may be subject to my taste preferences. I know folks who love the grape.


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