Frank Family Vineyards

Carneros Pinot Noir

8.935 ratings
9.07 pro ratings
Carneros, North Coast, California, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

Medium Ruby with aromas of rich ripe fruits, spice and cola notes. On the palate flavors of crushed red cherries and cranberries with touches of forest floor and oak coming through with time in the glass. Medium-bodied, long finish with concentrated, spicy fruits, well-woven tannins and juicy acidity on refreshing oaky finish. Nice!

Medium Ruby with aromas of rich ripe fruits, spice and cola notes. On the palate flavors of crushed red cherries and cranberries with touches of forest floor and oak coming through with time in the glass. Medium-bodied, long finish with concentrated, spicy fruits, well-woven tannins and juicy acidity on refreshing oaky finish. Nice!

Aug 8th, 2020
Sipping Fine Wine

Medium Ruby with aromas of rich ripe fruits, spice and cola notes. On the palate flavors of crushed red cherries and cranberries with touches of forest floor and oak coming through with time in the glass. Medium-bodied, long finish with concentrated, spicy fruits, well-woven tannins and juicy acidity on refreshing oaky finish. Nice!

Medium Ruby with aromas of rich ripe fruits, spice and cola notes. On the palate flavors of crushed red cherries and cranberries with touches of forest floor and oak coming through with time in the glass. Medium-bodied, long finish with concentrated, spicy fruits, well-woven tannins and juicy acidity on refreshing oaky finish. Nice!

Jun 19th, 2020
Sipping Fine Wine

Medium Ruby with aromas of rich ripe fruits, spice and cola notes. On the palate flavors of crushed red cherries and cranberries with touches of forest floor and oak coming through with time in the glass. Medium-bodied, long finish with concentrated, spicy fruits, well-woven tannins and juicy acidity on refreshing oaky finish. Nice!

Medium Ruby with aromas of rich ripe fruits, spice and cola notes. On the palate flavors of crushed red cherries and cranberries with touches of forest floor and oak coming through with time in the glass. Medium-bodied, long finish with concentrated, spicy fruits, well-woven tannins and juicy acidity on refreshing oaky finish. Nice!

Jun 8th, 2020
Dr. Owen Bargreen

2017 Frank Family Vineyards ‘Carneros’ Pinot Noir ($50.00)- Winemaker Todd Graff has crafted another beautiful wine with this new release Pinot Noir. The wine starts off with good range from orange rind to black tea to black cherry and cola accents on the nose. There is a beautiful texture to this wine that unveils rose water, red cherry candy, pomegranate seed and blood orange flavors. Delicious now, this has a slightly hedonistic bent that makes it nearly impossible to put down right now. This will continue to evolve for the next decade or more. Drink 2019-2029- 93

2017 Frank Family Vineyards ‘Carneros’ Pinot Noir ($50.00)- Winemaker Todd Graff has crafted another beautiful wine with this new release Pinot Noir. The wine starts off with good range from orange rind to black tea to black cherry and cola accents on the nose. There is a beautiful texture to this wine that unveils rose water, red cherry candy, pomegranate seed and blood orange flavors. Delicious now, this has a slightly hedonistic bent that makes it nearly impossible to put down right now. This will continue to evolve for the next decade or more. Drink 2019-2029- 93

Feb 23rd, 2019
Sipping Fine Wine

Medium Ruby with aromas of rich ripe fruits, spice and cola notes. On the palate flavors of crushed red cherries and cranberries with touches of forest floor and oak coming through with time in the glass. Medium-bodied, long finish with concentrated, spicy fruits, well-woven tannins and juicy acidity on refreshing oaky finish. Nice!

Medium Ruby with aromas of rich ripe fruits, spice and cola notes. On the palate flavors of crushed red cherries and cranberries with touches of forest floor and oak coming through with time in the glass. Medium-bodied, long finish with concentrated, spicy fruits, well-woven tannins and juicy acidity on refreshing oaky finish. Nice!

1 person found it helpfulJan 28th, 2021
Jill M
8.5

Cherry, cocoa, spice. This bottle is tasting nice now.

Cherry, cocoa, spice. This bottle is tasting nice now.

Mar 21st, 2020
Joe F
8.8

Nose: cocoa, vanilla, coconut, raisin. Taste: cherry/raisin, good development, light cleansing tannins, longer cocoa/spice finish.

Nose: cocoa, vanilla, coconut, raisin. Taste: cherry/raisin, good development, light cleansing tannins, longer cocoa/spice finish.

Oct 12th, 2019
David Todd

Nice

Nice

Oct 5th, 2019
Bill Morgan

A wonderful Frank Family Wine dinner

A wonderful Frank Family Wine dinner

Apr 5th, 2019
Mary Kreps

Pre-winter fest bottle- Matt Jurson, Zeka

Pre-winter fest bottle- Matt Jurson, Zeka

Feb 5th, 2019