Frank Family Vineyards 2011 Napa Cabernet Sauvignon
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. The Frank Family Vineyards focuses their energies on making superb wines, producing Chardonnay, Zinfandel, Sangiovese, Pinot Noir, Petite Syrah and several distinctively different Cabernet Sauvignons.
Today I am tasting their Napa Cabernet Sauvignon. I noticed a vivid deep ruby color and concentrated aromas of dark fruit. Tasting the wine I notice a layer of complexity with ample rich fruit flavors, blackberries, sweet black cherries and plums. The wine is a blend of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc and aged for 20 months in 30% new French oak. This full bodied wine finished with notes of cedar, tobacco and earthy spice, was well balanced with solid tannin structure. Delightful!
Cheers!