Our sparkling wines are sourced from vineyards in Carneros, undergoing a special process that takes about five years from vineyard to consumer. With four styles, Sparkling is the smallest of our collections and can be found in our tasting room, through our web store, as part of our wine club, and by very few select retailers.
Blanc de Blancs
2016 Carneros
$60
Our signature sparkling, the 2016 Blanc de Blancs displays wonderful finesse, lightness, and elegance. A classic bouquet of lemon peel, sliced green apple, and fresh ginger persist to a pristinely fresh palate. Delicate beads of bubbles intermingle with hints of honeyed nuts cut by crystalline acidity that converge with a long, tangy finish.
- Vintage2016
- VarietalChardonnay
- AppellationCarneros
- Harvest DateAugust 19, 2016
- Acid0.98 g/100 ml
- PH3.08 pH
- Alcohol %12%
“Aged five years on the lees, this is a beautiful vintage bubbly with a nose of creamy almond, lemon, and minerals. Soft, elegant mousse with persistent bubbles; fresh green apple appears on the palate before the long finish.”
Somm Journal
"This wine leaps from the glass with notes of brioche, honeyed peaches, and beeswax, followed by touches of cashews and apple butter. The palate is sophisticated, crisp, and finely-knit with tiny, persistent bubbles and a persistent, zesty finish."
The Wine Independent
Lobster and Citrus Salad
There is nothing that epitomizes summer better than lobster! It instantly enhances any dish, especially a bright citrus salad paired beautifully with Frank Family’s Blanc de Blancs. The wine itself is delicately structured which allows the rich sweetness of the lobster to carry through to the palate.
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