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July 2022Writer Sara Smola recommends Frank Family’s 2021 Leslie Rosé “for those seeking the perfect picnic accompaniment or go-to glass this summer” and describes the meaning behind its name.
July 2022Assistant Editor, Jessica Fields reports on the most underrated wines in Napa Valley, including Frank Family Cabernet Sauvignon which Director of Beverage, John Stanton calls “excellent juice and an easy choice whenever I see it on a menu.”
June 2022The editors of Wine Country this Week Magazine feature the 2021 Leslie Rosé in their July print issue, calling it a “brilliant expression of Carneros rosé that is the perfect package of pure quenchability.”
June 2022Haley Bosselman recommends Frank Family’s 2021 Leslie Rosé as a gorgeous gift for wedding festivities or housewarming parties this summer noting it “assures elegance” and “radiates with floral notes and citrus flavors on the palate.”
June 2022Olivia White includes Frank Family’s Carneros Pinot Noir on her list of wines to help boost your “coastal grandmother” life this summer, a term first coined on TikTok as a Martha Stewart, Meryl Streep, and Diane Keaton inspired aesthetic.
June 2022San Francisco Magazine Wine Director, Ian Devereux White features Frank Family’s Napa Valley Zinfandel as a perfect wine pairing for summer and chef Jack Arnold notes the wine’s “mocha, cardamom, and baked cherry flavors complement the smoky char of BBQ."
May 2022Wine Writer, Brian Freedman features Frank Family’s Napa Valley Zinfandel as an unforgettable wine to serve with classic summertime dishes, noting “its smashed blue fruits, candied violets, and sweet spices” pair well with Kansas-City style ribs.
May 2022The 7x7 editors highlight Frank Family Vineyards as a venerable winery to visit in Calistoga noting “The reserve chardonnay is a must-have for your cellar—and cozy tastings take place either inside an adorable yellow craftsman, or out on the sunny lawn.”
May 2022Forbes contributing writer Jessica Dupuy sat down with Rich Frank to talk about Frank Family's 2018 Patriarch dedicated to his father, Hy Frank, a World War II veteran and true American patriot, and why this wine meant so much to create for him.
May 2022Wine Critic, Antonio Galloni revisits 2011 Cabernet Sauvignons as they hit their ten-year mark noting that although the growing season was a challenge, today “The 2011s are intensely aromatic and savory to a degree that was uncommon a decade ago.”
April 2022Wine Journalist, Laura Ness highlights the sparkling winemaking legacy of the Frank Family Vineyards property and shares how winemaker Todd Graff “uses century-old methods to craft single-vineyard wines entirely in house to this day.”
March 2022Wine Business Monthly announces Frank Family’s 2022 Frank for a Cause campaign in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation to plant trees across the West Coast in honor of the 150th anniversary of Arbor Day.
February 2022Frank Family Vineyards is proud to announce that Napa Valley Life Magazine has named our winery the “Best Tasting Room” and our long-term Winemaker, Todd Graff “Best Local Winemaker” in the 2022 Best of Napa Valley Reader’s Choice Awards.
February 2022Wine reporter, Jess Lander highlights Frank Family as part of a growing number of local wineries leaning into the wellness movement. Many wineries are offering new wellness-related experiences such as Frank Family’s ongoing Peloton group rides.
December 2021As Champagne shortages prevail across the world, wine writer, Gina Birch suggests selecting sparkling wine produced in the United States, including Frank Family’s “fresh and aromatic” Brut Rosé and “100% Chardonnay and 100% captivating” Black de Blancs.
December 2021Wine Editor, Sara L. Schneider shares her recommendations for great sparklers from around the globe, highlighting the “spiced cranberry and bright cherry flavors” of Frank Family’s 2016 Brut Rosé.
December 2021Wine and travel writer, Jess Lander includes Frank Family’s 2016 Brut Rosé on her list of locally-made sparkling wines with a focus on quality, noting it is a “traditional sparkling wine option that’s a good substitute for Champagne.”
November 2021Wine writer, Jill Barth interviews Leslie Frank on her philanthropic nature, highlighting Frank Family’s "Frank for a Cause" campaign which has enabled us to make an impactful difference in the community for the past four years.
November 2021Wine writer, Brian Freedman shares his recommendations for wines that give back on Giving Tuesday, including Frank Family’s Napa Valley Merlot calling it "deliciously balanced and energetic."
November 2021Editor, Rachel King shares the best gifts for pets and their owners featuring Frank Family’s “Frank For A Cause” package in which 20% of the proceeds will be donated to the Humane Society of the United States to support animal welfare.
November 2021Leslie Frank hosted the first annual Wine, Women, and Music luncheon at Winston Hill. The luncheon benefitted Festival Napa Valley and their mission to enrich and inspire lives by bringing the arts to all.
November 2021Editor, Karen Hart shares the story of Frank Family as she enjoys a wine tasting at the property, noting Winemaker, Todd Graff has “developed a reputation for producing elegant wines of consistent quality in every bottle at Frank Family Vineyards."
November 2021Editor, Rachel King shares a helpful list of seven wines you should celebrate with this holiday season featuring Frank Family’s 2018 Chiles Valley Zinfandel noting the wine is “ideal for meal pairings but also satisfying on its own.”
November 2021Frank Family Vineyards, an award winning winery in Calistoga, California is one of only eleven wineries in the West and three wineries in Napa Valley to be placed on Sunset Magazine’s list of what to do and where to wander in 2021.
November 2021Retired President and Publisher of The Buffalo Magazine, Warren T. Colville dives into an assortment of Frank Family wines noting that the expansive lineup of wine offerings and affordability was “mind opening.”
November 2021Lizz Schumer and Katie Bourque include Frank Family’s 2015 Blanc de Blancs on their list of best wines to pair with your holiday dinner noting “Hold the orange juice – you'll want to drink this special sparkler all by itself.”
October 2021Writer, Lauren Hubbard recommends a Bellini Martini recipe featuring Frank Family’s Blanc de Blancs on her list of best champagne beverages for your next family soiree noting “a champagne punch is sure to take things up a notch.”
October 2021Frank Family’s story begins with sparkling wine and is still known for them today. Built in 1884, their historic stone building was once Hanns Kornell Champagne Cellars, one of California’s earliest sparkling wine producers.
October 2021NorthBay Biz featured Frank Family’s Winemaker, Todd Graff in their yearly article, ”Wine Stories” showcasing the thoughts, memories, and rituals notable winemakers in Napa and Sonoma counties have during the harvest season.
October 2021Due to Napa Valley’s gold standard for Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinot Noir, seasoned Editor, Stacy Lastoe features Frank Family Vineyards on her list of wine vacations to take this season.
September 2021Wine writer, Devin Parr features Frank Family Vineyards on her list of best wineries to visit in Calistoga, noting that “Frank Family has one of the most welcoming tasting rooms in the Napa Valley."
September 2021Editor, Rachel King shares seven light and refreshing wines to keep the summer going featuring Frank Family’s 2016 Brut Rosé noting the wine is “both a sophisticated and casual sparkling wine that will evoke the best of summer year-round."
August 2021Rich and Leslie Frank appear in the cover story of Napa Valley Life Magazine’s annual Food & Wine issue featuring Frank Family’s unmatched hospitality and flair for entertaining at the winery and a their home in Rutherford.
July 2021Seasoned wine writer, Alissa Fitzgerald recommends cooling off this summer with a bottle of Rosé including Frank Family’s Leslie Rosé noting it “pairs as well with appetizers as well as mains and holds its own with any happy hour, any time.”
June 2021Wine Editor of Robb Report, Sara L. Schneider recommends Frank Family's 2017 Chiles Valley Zinfandel as one of the top wines to bring to your BBQ this summer, noting “The palate is downright juicy…with tannins that build through a beautiful finish.”
June 2021Deputy Editor of DuJour, Natasha Wolff takes us inside the Napa Valley home of Frank Family’s Proprietors, Rich and Leslie Frank. Located on Winston Hill Vineyard, their historic Tudor home is the perfect space for entertaining and hosting guests.
June 2021Wine writers, Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen interview Leslie Frank on her career journey from a broadcast journalist to a Napa Valley Vintner, discussing Frank Family’s charitable giving and the effects of the events of 2020 on our business.
May 2021Food and wine critic, John Mariani recommends Frank Family’s 2018 Napa Valley Zinfandel as the perfect match for summertime grilling, noting “this is a ravishing zin, lots of fruit and ballast in the finish… savor this with a charcoal-seared sirloin.”
April 2021To gain a sense of what the Rutherford appellation is capable of, wine writer Brian Freedman suggests Frank Family’s 2017 Rutherford Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon with aromas of raspberry-filled dark-chocolate ganache edged by blue fruit and violet.
March 2021Bristol Graff, winemaker Todd Graff’s Labrador Retriever, is featured in Wine Spectator’s “Dog’s” series as a canine companion who can often be caught roaming between winery picnic tables and winning people over even when he’s begging for their food.
March 2021Part of Wine Spectator’s “Dog’s” series, Rich and Leslie’s lovable German Shepherd, Magnum Frank, is Frank Family’s official winery greeter. He loves everything from tomahawk steak bones to enjoying the grassy hillsides of his Rutherford home.
February 2021The exceptional quality and unparalleled depth of Frank Family Chardonnay can be attributed to the world-renowned Carneros region in which Frank Family has spent the last two decades, cultivating the land and working with notable grape growers.
February 2021Wine writer, Jess Lander, dives into the world of wine and chocolate, discovering that Frank Family’s diverse portfolio is ideal to pair with an array of chocolate ranging from Dark Chocolate with Port to Raspberry Milk Chocolate with Brut Rosé.
February 2021Frank Family’s selection of world-renowned sparkling wines make an excellent choice to elevate your Valentine’s Day. Contributing fashion writer, Kristen Shirley, suggests pairing the wine with caviar to make for an indulgent moment and fabulous evening.
February 2021A bright crimson color complemented by notes of rose petal and vanilla are just a few of the reasons why Dirk Smits, Gayot’s Wine and Spirits Editor, recommends Frank Family’s 2016 Rouge as a perfect bottle to elevate your Valentine’s Day celebration.
February 2021Renowned wine critic, Jeb Dunnuck, hand-selects Frank Family’s 2018 RHF and 2018 Rutherford Reserve Cabernet Sauvignons as wines that compete well above their price point, ranking them in the top 45 out of 1,600 wines and awarding them each 94+ points.
January 2021Awarded 91 points for its notes of engaging apple, pear and a swirl of vanilla, Frank Family’s 2018 Carneros Chardonnay was hand-selected by Decanter as a wine to try from K&L wines - a highly reputable wine merchant in California.
January 2021Due to its ability to pair with practically everything on the table, wine writers Lauren Hubbard and Sam Dangremond hand-select Frank Family’s Brut Rosé as a master sommelier-approved bottle and an obvious choice for Valentine's Day.
December 2020Certified Sommelier Shawn Paul recommends exploring new wines for New Year’s including Frank Family’s Blanc de Blancs noting its “round floral bouquet and lingering mineral finish that complements a range of dishes.”
December 2020Frank Family Vineyards is honored for our notable efforts in donating $25,000 to the James Beard Foundation’s Open for Good campaign, which is aimed at helping restaurants survive the Covid-19 crisis and become more sustainable in the long-term.
December 2020In her special edition of Wine of the Week, critic Esther Mobley recommends her favorite California bubblies including Frank Family’s Rouge, calling it “polished, with all the fruity confidence and baking spices of a typical Carneros Pinot…”
December 2020The North Bay Business Journal awards Frank Family’s Winemaker, Todd Graff, “Winemaker of the Year” for Napa County. During his tenure, Graff has contributed to the winery’s consistent growth and well-deserved accolades including Napa Green certification.
December 2020Frank Family’s #FrankForACause campaigns receive a special nod for making philanthropic waves across the industry as writer, Sarah Tracey, dives into the new reality that is wine and cocktail consumption post-pandemic.
December 2020On her list of favorite holiday wine and food pairings, Maria Miyashiro commends Frank Family’s Carneros Chardonnay as a full bodied white wine that is “fit to stand up to richer holiday foods by which other white wines would be overwhelmed.”
December 202014 industry insiders share the bottle of sparkling wine they will be opening to toast 2020’s end - and Raj Sachdeva, partner at Lakeforest Wines, selects our 2015 Brut Rosé stating, “Frank Family is making some of the best sparkling wines in Napa Valley.”
December 2020Wine and cocktail expert, Emma Mannheimer, shares a few bottles that stray slightly outside the usual holiday picks including Frank Family’s 2016 Sparkling Rouge, calling red bubblies “wildly food-friendly” and “downright joyful to drink.”
December 2020Frank Family’s #FrankForACause charitable campaign is recognized amongst other international drinks giants and small family wineries for donating $25,000 to the James Beard Foundation’s Open for Good Campaign to provide critical support to restaurants.
December 2020Frank Family celebrates the promotion of Antonio Zepeda to Tasting Room Sales Manager and Victor Raya to Tasting Room Manager, joining Director of Hospitality, Liam Gearity in managing our award-winning tasting room.
November 2020Travel writer, Jeanne O’Brien Coffey features Frank Family’s Brut Rosé on her list of best sparkling wines from regions outside of Champagne. Praising our wine for its small production, Coffey notes “this pretty blush wine is elegant and generous"
November 2020Lauren Hubbard shares ten expert-approved bottles for Thanksgiving featuring Frank Family’s 2017 Napa Valley Zinfandel noting its “dark fruit and peppery, warm spices will make it a superb pairing for all of the rich holiday flavors on the table.”
November 2020Sparkling wines from Champagne to Napa Valley are highlighted alongside their everyday food pairing companions, including Frank Family’s Brut Rosé paired with sea salt French fries and winemaker Todd Graff’s favorite, potato chips.
November 2020Frank Family's Brut Rosé is praised for being crafted in the mèthode champenoise and delivering an unparalleled experience to traditional French Champagne.
November 2020Just in time for the holidays, Frank Family's Sparkling Rouge proves to be an exciting choice for gifting and also pairs well with hearty dishes such as Thanksgiving turkey.
November 2020Wine writer, Kathleen Willcox provides an exploration of worldwide sparkling wine producers who share a love for quality, terroir-driven, and sustainably farmed wines, featuring Frank Family’s Rouge and Brut Rosé.
October 2020Frank Family is recognized for its three decades of crafting fine Rutherford designated wines, highlighting our highly-acclaimed Bordeaux-style blend, Winston Hill.
October 2020Rich and Leslie Frank's generous donation will open a center that will have a transformative impact on students at the University of Illinois and will define future excellence, particularly in journalism programs.
October 2020Rich and Leslie Frank are honored amongst other Napa Valley vintners for their charitable contribution of $7.5 million dollars to the College of Media at the University of Illinois that will be used to create a state-of-the-art broadcast facility.
October 2020Frank Family's 2015 Brut Rosé is selected as one of the best wines to buy in the 2020 holiday season, featured among several outstanding wines from around the world.
August 2020Frank Family's 2017 Napa Valley Zinfandel is recommended by writer Brian Freedman on his list of standout Zinfandels from California.
July 2020Frank Family is highlighted as one of five US wineries with exceptional social media presences, recognized for our ability to tell our brand story, the professional look of our profile, and more.
June 2020The 2017 Chiles Valley Reserve Zinfandel is included in Robb Report’s guide to the wines that pair best with grilling, stating that it “walks on the bright, pretty side of the variety with aromas of plum blossom and peppery blackberry.”
June 2020Rich and Leslie Frank appear on the cover of the 2020 Philanthropy Issue of Napa Valley Life Magazine featured among businesses and individuals who give back within the Napa community.
June 2020Julie Tremaine of Vinepair.com provides a list of California vintners who’ve had an impact on Disney’s cinematic history and features Rich Frank of Frank Family Vineyards highlighting his time as the President of Disney Studios.
June 2020The 2016 Frank Family Patriarch is featured on Amber Gibson’s exclusive list of the best Cabernet Sauvignons for Father’s Day, calling it a “luxuriously layered cabernet that will age beautifully for decades.”
May 2020Frank Family’s 2016 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is featured as a benchmark example of Napa cabernet in writer and sommelier, Sarah Tracey’s California wine guide on MarthaStewart.com.
May 2020Jill Barth shares the moving story of Hy Frank and his experience in World War II, and features Frank Family’s Patriarch Cabernet Sauvignon that was crafted in his honor.
May 2020Frank Family’s 2016 Lewis Vineyard Reserve Chardonnay ranks as one of the Top 30 White Wines in the world and the #2 Best Napa Chardonnay in Vivino’s 2020 Wine Style Awards.
May 2020Jess Lander shares a lineup of Mother’s Day virtual events hosted by Napa and Sonoma wineries, highlighting Frank Family’s Women in Wine Virtual Tasting on May 9.
March 2020Jonathan Cristaldi features Frank Family Vineyards in his Food & Wine article about virtual tastings, promotions, and other ways to help wineries during this difficult time.
March 2020Matt Bean, editor-in-chief of Sunset Magazine, highlights the many ways wineries are pivoting in the current climate and features Frank Family’s virtual tasting series.
March 2020Wine & Spirits Magazine’s annual Restaurant Poll names Frank Family the #7 most popular Cabernet Sauvignon on U.S. wine lists and the #31 overall wine brand.
March 2020Tory Sims joins the winery team as Chief Financial Officer. Sims will direct all financial activities for the winery, including financial planning and reporting, general accounting and budgeting.
March 2020Peg Melnik features the 2018 Carneros Pinot Noir as the Press Democrat’s “Wine of the Week” and highlights her Q+A with Winemaker Todd Graff.
February 2020Frank Family Vineyards is named the 2nd “Best Winery Tasting Room” by Napa Valley Life Magazine’s 2020 Best of Napa Valley Reader’s Choice Awards.
February 2020Gina Pace from Forbes recommends eight wallet-friendly sparkling wines to celebrate Valentine’s Day, including Frank Family Blanc de Blancs.
December 2019Sara Schneider and Janice O’Leary recommend the best Champagnes and sparkling wines to ring in the new decade including the 2014 Frank Family Blanc de Blancs making note of its “pinpoint balance between richness and delicacy.”
December 2019Matt Bean recommends the top American sparkling wines to enjoy for the holidays including the Frank Family Rouge stating it “stands apart.”
December 2019Leslie Frank is the winner of the philanthropy category of North Bay Business Journal's Wine, Beer + Spirits Industry Awards for 2019. The Journal asks her what has driven her to give back to the community over the years.
November 2019The 2015 Frank Family Patriarch was a top-scoring Cabernet Sauvignon in Decanter’s Napa Valley and California Cabernet Panel Tasting, earning 91 points during the blind tasting.
November 2019The 2014 Frank Family Blanc de Blancs is featured as one of the best bubbles in the U.S., noting its "rich and muscular" palate and "nicely balanced acidity."
October 2019The 2016 Frank Family Napa Valley Zinfandel is recommended by Markham Heid as a "perfect partner" for Thanksgiving dinner.
October 2019Frank Family's annual harvest time traditions such as staff breakfast and bottle sabering are featured in the Harvest Issue of Napa Valley Life Magazine.
July 2019Magnum Frank is featured in Sonoma Magazine's wine country's cutest vineyard dogs list.
June 2019Laura Beausire shares her camping suggestions within wine regions across the country and recommends Frank Family for its proximity to Napa Valley campgrounds.
June 2019Brian Freedman recommends the 2014 Patriach as a wine for Father's Day and shares its significance to the holiday.
May 2019Dennis Sodomka of the Augusta Chronicle features our Carneros Chardonnay stating “you won’t find very many California Chardonnays, if any, that are better than Frank Family.”
May 2019John McCarthy recommends Napa winery destinations with upscale tasting programs and experiences, including Frank Family Vineyards.
March 2019Forbes covers the 2019 Vivino Wine Style Awards and lists our 2014 Patriarch as #26 in the world's 30 best wines of 2019.
March 2019The 2014 Frank Family Patriarch ranked 5th in Vivino's 2019 Wine Style Awards which recognizes the world’s best wines, chosen by the world’s largest wine community.
March 2019Frank Family ranks in several categories of Wine & Spirits Top 50 Wines including #7 most popular Chardonnays and #9 most popular Cabernets.
March 2019Wine expert Andrea Robinson recommends Frank Family Vineyards as one of the best places to drink in Napa Valley making note of one of her favorites that “you don’t see anywhere: a sangiovese.”
March 2019Jess Lander includes Frank Family Vineyards on her list of wineries that offer historic charm blended with state-of-the-art luxuries.
March 2019Food & Wine Magazine updated their comprehensive list of best Napa wineries, featuring Frank Family Vineyards and our new tasting experiences.
March 2019Food & Wine recommends pairing the 2016 Frank Family Zinfandel with their steak and carrot taco recipe.
March 2019McLean Robbins features Frank Family as a can't-miss winery in Napa.
February 2019Decanter Tasting Panel highly recommend the 2010 Rutherford Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon with an overall score of 90.
January 2019Jill Barth interviews Rich and Leslie Frank for advice on the most romantic spots in Napa Valley in honor of Valentine's Day.
December 2018Brian Freedman features our 2014 Brut Rosé on his list of sparkling wines from around the world for the holidays.
December 2018Laura Ness recommends our 2013 Blanc de Blancs and notes "this holiday-worthy hand-riddled beauty keeps you coming back for its honey, sage, fresh pineapple and quince aromas."
December 2018Shoshi Parks of VinePair shares an in-depth piece on Frank Family sparkling wine production.
December 2018Virginie Boone reviews the 2016 Lewis Vineyard Reserve Pinot Noir for Best of 2018 noting "this wine is expansively complex and beguiling in its big-boned, full-bodied richness."
December 2018Rachel King includes the 2014 Brut Rosé on her list of Champagnes and sparkling wines for the holidays.
November 2018Markham Heid recommends the Frank Family Napa Valley Zinfandel and notes "its layers of smoky spice are perfectly suited to the occasion and the season."
October 2018Katie Kelly Bell shares her favorite places to stay and taste in Napa Valley, including Frank Family Vineyards and notes our sparkling wine as some of her "favorite bubblies in Napa."
July 2018Brian Freedman features our 2015 Owner's Blend 25th Anniversary Magnum on his "Wines of the Week" describing it as an "energetic, complex wine, with both generosity and serious structure."
February 2017Out of 323 new-release U.S. wines, our 2013 Winston Hill and 2013 S&J Vineyard Reserve Petite Sirah stood out as exceptional.
February 2017The editors of Wine Enthusiast Magazine included our 2012 Brut Rosé in their list of favorite bubblies for any occasion.
February 2017Virginie Boone shares her favorite places to taste in Calistoga, including Frank Family Vineyards.
December 2012Richard Nalley features Frank Family's sparkling wine program and credits us for leading the effort of "grower-champagnes" in the United States.
