2016 · Carneros Pinot Noir

Founded in 1992 by Rich and Leslie Frank, Frank Family Vineyards is a family-run Napa Valley producer based at historic Larkmead Winery. Its heritage is rooted in hand-crafted sparkling wines made by the traditional méthode champenoise, while the portfolio now spans estate-driven Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and other still wines. Reserve bottlings are small-batch, single-vineyard expressions from sites including Winston Hill, Lewis, S&J, and Benjamin Vineyards, with select wines available only at the winery. The estate emphasizes meticulous vineyard care, small-lot fermentation, French oak, and on-property production. Sustainability is central: its operations are Napa Green certified, with renewable electricity, regenerative farming, and water-conservation practices. Hospitality, family legacy, and charitable community involvement are equally important to the winery’s identity.