(March 8, 2024, Calistoga, CA) – Frank Family Vineyards, located at 1091 Larkmead Lane, has unveiled a new tasting experience: “Vineyards of Carneros,” offering a glimpse into the winery’s cool-climate vineyard sources in Napa’s acclaimed Carneros region. This tasting invites guests to explore the cooler facets of Frank Family wines—the winery’s single vineyard Chardonnays, Pinot Noirs, and méthode champenoise sparkling wines are all sourced from a region influenced by its proximity to the San Pablo Bay. Characterized by cool temperatures, enveloping fog, and gentle winds, these conditions create an ideal environment for cultivating Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, resulting in wines brimming with acidity, freshness and balance
The Vineyards of Carneros experience is available via reservations on Tock and takes place either inside Frank Family’s charming Craftsman house or outside on the back patio, nestled in the shade of centuries-old Elm trees. Guests will have the opportunity to savor wines from Frank Family’s own Lewis Vineyard, including the 2012 Frank Family Lady Edythe Sparkling Wine ($110), 2021 Frank Family Lewis Vineyard Chardonnay ($85) and 2021 Frank Family Lewis Vineyard Pinot Noir ($85). This experience will also feature Frank Family member-exclusive wines from esteemed grower partners, such as the 2021 Beckstoffer Chardonnay ($85) and 2021 Beckstoffer Pinot Noir ($85) from Andy Beckstoffer’s neighboring Carneros Lake Vineyard or Frank Family’s Sangiacomo Chardonnay ($85) from Sangiacomo Family’s Kiser Vineyard in Sonoma.
“Frank Family Winemaker and General Manager Todd Graff has spent more than 20 years building long term relationships with Frank Family’s vineyard partners, many of whom have farmed and grown grapes for us for nearly a decade,” says Director of Hospitality Liam Gearity. “Today, we are proud to work with some of the most distinguished vineyards in Northern California and look forward to exploring how, regardless of grape variety or wine style, Carneros cultivates some of Napa Valley’s most intriguing, energetic and harmonious wines.”
The Vineyards of Carneros tasting is offered daily from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., priced at $60 per person. Reservations can be made online via Tock for groups up to six people.
In addition to the “Vineyards of Carneros” tasting, Frank Family offers an array of delectable experiences, including the “Miller House Elevated Experience” ($100), “Wines of Winston Hill Tasting” ($80), and the “Craftsman House Tasting” ($60) within the walls of Frank Family’s charming Craftsman house and inviting back porch and Courtyard. Details on the winery’s tasting offerings may be found here.
About Frank Family Vineyards
Frank Family Vineyards has been a part of Napa Valley’s landscape for three decades. Founded by former Disney Studios President Rich Frank, along with his wife, Leslie, an Emmy Award-winning former broadcast news journalist, the winery is dedicated to crafting exceptional wines with balance and memorable guest experiences. Consistently recognized as having one of the best tasting rooms in Napa Valley, Frank Family is considered one of today’s most successful California wineries. The team at Frank Family proudly stewards of 380 acres of sustainably farmed, coveted vineyards spanning five estate properties, including the iconic Winston Hill Vineyard in Rutherford. While best known for its classic renditions of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, the world-class portfolio also includes méthode champenoise sparkling wines, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel and more.
For more information about Frank Family Vineyards, please visit www.frankfamilyvineyards.com
