Frog's Leap Winery
Frog's Leap Winery is a California wine producer that operates from Rutherford. It was founded in 1981 on a spot along Mills Creek known as Frog Farm. Frog's Leap Winery was established by John Williams and Larry Turley.
| Frog's Leap | |
|---|---|
| Location | Rutherford, California, USA |
| Coordinates | 38.4737°N 122.401°W |
| Appellation | Rutherford AVA |
| Founded | 1981 |
| First vintage | 1981 |
| Key people | John Williams, owner & winemaker Paula Moschetti, winemaker Jonah Beer, general manager |
| Cases/yr | 60,000 |
| Known for | Sauvignon Blanc Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Varietals | Sauvignon blanc, Chardonnay, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Valdiguié, Riesling |
| Distribution | national |
| Tasting | by appointment |
| Website | www.frogsleap.com |
In addition to their accolades for their wines, Frog's Leap is also noted for its humorous approach to winemaking, down to their "Ribbit" corks. The winery got its name by combining "Frog Farm" (where its first wines were made) with "Stag's Leap" (where John Williams had his first winemaking job).
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.