Fritz > California

Now under the direction of Merry Edwards.

The new generation of Fritz wines began with a commitment to unequivocal quality. Since 1996, changes at Fritz Winery have been swift and dramatic: Volume has been slashed by two-thirds to only 12,000 cases per vintage. New winemaking equipment is both esoteric and state-of-the-art. An underground cave ages all red wines. The vast majority of wines are vinified on native yeast. All white wines are currently single-vineyard designates, with red wines now in barrel soon to follow suit.

The result? Cognoscenti now rank Fritz wines among California's top tier producers. One hundred per cent of Fritz wines are sold on allocation. And the best is yet to come.

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Chardonnay-Russian River

A classic golden straw-colored Chardonnay, showing a full body with the elegance of a crisp finish influenced by the coastal fog the Russian River Valley. This wine features a beautiful balance of tropical fruits, mineral notes, oak and bright lively acidity.

This balance will offer fullness in the mouth, without being unctuous, and ends in a delicate lingering finish.

Reserve Chardonnay Russian River

Zinfandel-Dry Creek Valley

A gorgeous and feminine Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel, showing loads of spicy black fruit with tannins that perfectly balance the acidity. This Estate Zinfandel has its vines situated in the rocky eroded soils of Dutcher Creek. Notice hints of spices, violet, and prunes.

Pinot Noir-Russian River

This cuvee is a blend of Dijon clones from the fog influenced Whitton-Goff vineyards near Graton, in the Russian River Valley. It’s a ruby red Pinot Noir that shows ample black cherry and plum, with hints of spice, leading to a very pleasant and long finish.

Pinot Noir-Clonal Select RRV

This wine matured in new 60% French oak for 10 months.

Fritz's Pinot Noir is made from the Pommard clone grown in the fog-influenced Whitton-Goff Vineyard near Graton, in the Russian River Valley. This intensely dark Pinot Noir shows ample earthy, black fruit, rose petals and hints of spice with a full and rich palate that leads to a silky, long finish.

Cabernet Sauvignon-NapaValley

An elegant Cabernet Sauvignon, showing concentrated cassis with blackberry bramble, black currant and mint flavors that are typical of the Dry Creek Valley. Hints of chocolate, tobacco and cedar cover the mid palate, leading to a long silky finish. Its fruit is from both the valley’s sunny eastern slope and protected western slope, offering structure with a nice lingering finish.

Late Harvest Zinfandel-Dry Creek Valley

Rich and robust, this port-like dessert wine combines deep raspberry and ripe black cherry flavors with caramel and toasty spiciness. Natural sweetness combined with delicately balanced acidity- dessert in a glass!