2018 Frank Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon

2018 Frank Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon

2018 Frank Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Great wine from  Frank Family Vineyards. Frank Family  making some of the greatest wines in Napa Valley. Frank Family is owned by Rich Frank former president of Disney Studios. Winemaker is the excellent Todd Graff formerly of Joseph Phelps and Stags Leap Winery.

Seamlessly woven in black cherry and cocoa, the flagship Cabernet is sumptuous and seductive in structure and complexity. The palate offers flavors of hazelnut, baked plum, and cloves while brilliant acidity on the finish balances the concentration of flavors and tannins. Winemaker

This wine is Cabernet Sauvignon rock-solid and rewarding. This wine appears rich, opaque ruby in the glass, with matching rich aromas of créme de cassis, fresh espresso, vanilla bean, and ripe blackberry. Toasty, spicy notes of cedar come through as well. On the palate, the wine offers flavors of blackberry, raspberry, black cherry, and cocoa powder, and has a soft yet firm tannic structure, with subtly gripping tannins that beg for grilled meats. The finish is long and expressive, with spiced fruit flavors lingering endlessly.

Take a trip back in time at the Frank Family Vineyards. First constructed as the Larkmead Winery in 1884, the building was refinished with native sandstone from the nearby hills in 1906 and still stands tall today. The massive stone edifice is considered an archetype of California’s wine country; it appears on the National Register of Historical Places and is listed as a Point of Historical Interest in the state of California.

Owner Richard Frank focuses his energies on making superb still wines. The winery produces Chardonnay, Zinfandel, Sangiovese and several distinctly different Cabernet Sauvignons. The highly regarded Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, which is barrel aged for two and one-half years, is emerging as one of the most sought after wines in the valley and their Napa Carneros Vineyards produce some of the finest Chardonnay available. The Sangiovese, a rising star, is created entirely from grapes grown on Rich’s property and the Zinfandel comes from the Brown Vineyards in the Chiles Valley. Once owned by wine legend Hans Kornell, the winery originally secured its reputation with sparkling wines. Five sparkling wines are handcrafted today in the old building: Brut, Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de Noirs, occasionally the Rouge and Reserve. All of these are made in the traditional French methode champenoise style.

Frank Family Vineyards wines are produced in small quantities and currently sold only at the winery and a handful of select retailers. A visit to the winery is not complete without a story-filled tour or at least a walk through the historic building where the thick stone walls, high-stacked barrels and rich bouquet of aging wines create the utmost in winery ambience. The winery provides separate tasting areas for sparkling wines and still wines. Just outside, to the south of the building, visitors are welcome to sit under the giant oak trees, relax at the wooden picnic tables and enjoy spectacular vineyard views.

Hard Core Napa Cab Great Buy Plus
One Of The Finest Producers Of Napa Cab In The Valley
2018 Is A Buy Vintage. Huge Customer Favorite!

I have secured a rock bottom price from the excellent 2018 vintage. From Decanter, “ The 2018 Napa Valley Cabernet vintage belongs in an echelon with the finest of the past two decades. It was absent of challenges that plagued many of the previous years, ranging from drought, low yields and heatwaves”. Frank Family Vineyards is making some of the greatest wines in Napa. Frank Family is owned by Rich Frank former president of Disney Studios. Winemaker is the excellent Todd Graff formerly of Joseph Phelps and Stags Leap Winery. The Winery was founded in 1992, first constructed as the Historic Larkmead Winery in 1884, the stone building on property is the third oldest in Napa and appears on the National Register of Historical Places. Frank Family was recognized as “2012 Winery of the Year” by the Connoisseurs’ Guide to California Wine. They make some of the greatest Cabs in Napa receiving huge accolades with prices to match, $100 to $300 a bottle.

Today I have a great price on the 2018 Frank Family Napa Cabernet. The vintage is coming to an end and we secured a great price on the wine. Regularly sells for $64.99, we have it down to $42.99 plus free case shipping making this a great buy. Lovers of Caymus, Silver Oak, this wine is half the price of those and just as good. Sourced from Frank Family’s four vineyards plus Beckstoffer’s Cab Vineyards. Combined are valley floor and mountain vineyards resulting in a rich supple cab with added structure for the cellar. This Cabernet absolutely rocks at the price, to drink now or lay down in the cellar. 2018 is a definite buy. Take advantage of this great price!

Seamlessly woven in black cherry and cocoa, the flagship Cabernet is sumptuous and seductive in structure and complexity. The palate offers flavors of hazelnut, baked plum, and cloves while brilliant acidity on the finish balances the concentration of flavors and tannins. Winemaker
This wine is rock-solid and rewarding. This wine appears rich, opaque ruby in the glass, with matching rich aromas of créme de cassis, fresh espresso, vanilla bean, and ripe blackberry. Toasty, spicy notes of cedar come through as well. On the palate, the wine offers flavors of blackberry, raspberry, black cherry, and cocoa powder, and has a soft yet firm tannic structure, with subtly gripping tannins that beg for grilled meats. The finish is long and expressive, with spiced fruit flavors lingering endlessly.
The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) is fresh, vibrant and fruity, all of which make it a terrific choice for drinking now and over the next handful of years. Ripe red berry fruit, wild flowers, mint and sweet spice are front and center. This pliant, inviting Cabernet has so much to offer. Vinous
Offers loads of blue and black fruits as well as notes of tobacco, candied violets, Asian spices, and sandalwood. Medium to full-bodied, with rock-solid overall balance, ripe yet integrated tannins, and a great finish, this is a classic, well-made Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon to enjoy over the coming 10-12 years. JD