Frank Family Vineyards

Patriarch Winston Hill Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

9.613 ratings
9.51 pro ratings
Rutherford, Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Mark Blatty

Solid...probably best in 10 years.

Solid...probably best in 10 years.

Mar 20th, 2018
Taft Morgan

Hot damn! What a wine. A nose that reminded me of Fruity Pebbles moves to a fantastic combo of plush jammy preserves with mild spices.

Hot damn! What a wine. A nose that reminded me of Fruity Pebbles moves to a fantastic combo of plush jammy preserves with mild spices.

1 person found it helpfulSep 30th, 2015
Jody Scharf

Tight

Tight

Aug 26th, 2023
Robert Stackowiak

A bit over the top still. Needs more age? December 2019.

A bit over the top still. Needs more age? December 2019.

Dec 30th, 2019
Mark Leonardi

Aromatic, silky, a huge fruit bomb.

Aromatic, silky, a huge fruit bomb.

Sep 17th, 2015
John Shostrand

Amazing. Let breathe for 30 minutes

Amazing. Let breathe for 30 minutes

Aug 30th, 2015
David Todd

Unreal this was just heaven in the mouth. Great winery as always

Unreal this was just heaven in the mouth. Great winery as always

Apr 28th, 2015
Dean Bernal Sr.

What a great wine! Frank Family Patriarch 2012 velvety smooth. Lushous fruit like no other. Creamy chocolates, deep dark fruit, cocoa, cream de cassis, cigar box. This is red carpet special. Lights, Cameras, Action!!! 😊

What a great wine! Frank Family Patriarch 2012 velvety smooth. Lushous fruit like no other. Creamy chocolates, deep dark fruit, cocoa, cream de cassis, cigar box. This is red carpet special. Lights, Cameras, Action!!! 😊

Sep 15th, 2018
Christian Jensen

Christian had this 9 years ago

Christian had this 9 years ago

Jan 24th, 2016
Ryan Housman

Ryan had this 9 years ago

Ryan had this 9 years ago

Nov 7th, 2015