Frank Family Vineyards
Napa Valley Zinfandel
Napa Valley, California, USA
Highly-extracted but under control (barely). Nose has scorched earth, spice-spiked maple syrup, hot dusty sandstone, ripe blackberry, roasted fresh green herbs. Ripe on initial entry, then turns tannic and structured with chalky-textured tannin and discernible bitterness on the finish. Needs a big hearty winter stew. (Was a bit overpowering for my puttanesca.)
Highly-extracted but under control (barely). Nose has scorched earth, spice-spiked maple syrup, hot dusty sandstone, ripe blackberry, roasted fresh green herbs. Ripe on initial entry, then turns tannic and structured with chalky-textured tannin and discernible bitterness on the finish. Needs a big hearty winter stew. (Was a bit overpowering for my puttanesca.)
Feb 27th, 2021
Boozy. Luxardo cherries. Vanilla. Clove. Chest warming.
Boozy. Luxardo cherries. Vanilla. Clove. Chest warming.
1 person found it helpfulOct 4th, 2020
Full Zin, Deep Purple
I liked it more than most but what 2 tastes are the same?
Anywho, Merriest of Christmas 🎄 ♥️
Full Zin, Deep Purple
I liked it more than most but what 2 tastes are the same?
Anywho, Merriest of Christmas 🎄 ♥️
Lush and thick on the tongue with blackberries, figs and anise. The finish is fairly long as the acidity builds a bit.
Lush and thick on the tongue with blackberries, figs and anise. The finish is fairly long as the acidity builds a bit.
Dec 5th, 2020Soft florals with a great body. Hope they're doing okay after the fires.
Soft florals with a great body. Hope they're doing okay after the fires.
Oct 10th, 2020
An excellent young Zin. Lovely earthy nose. Great with food.
An excellent young Zin. Lovely earthy nose. Great with food.
May 14th, 2020
Love this!! Great week night vibe
Love this!! Great week night vibe
Apr 16th, 2020
Beautiful Zin! Not overblown, more of an elegant zin. Subtle pepper/spice notes with bright red raspberry fruits. Balanced with nice acid on the finish. This is a great Zin to drink alone or with many different foods.
Beautiful Zin! Not overblown, more of an elegant zin. Subtle pepper/spice notes with bright red raspberry fruits. Balanced with nice acid on the finish. This is a great Zin to drink alone or with many different foods.
Apr 1st, 2020