Frank Family Vineyards

Carneros Pinot Noir

8.812 ratings

8.41 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

National Sales Grapes of Spain

8.4

A bit flat for me. This misses the acidity that I might like from Carneros. It is not a very sweet/ripe style but neither incisive with acid.

A bit flat for me. This misses the acidity that I might like from Carneros. It is not a very sweet/ripe style but neither incisive with acid.

Aug 21st, 2022

9.0

Nice dry finish. Flavors of cocoa, tobacco, dates and other dry fruits. The wine held up well with the prime, New York steaks, truffled, macaroni and cheese, lemon risotto, and other great appetizers we had for my birthday dinner at Hannah’s restaurant in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. This one is definitely going on the revised list.

Nice dry finish. Flavors of cocoa, tobacco, dates and other dry fruits. The wine held up well with the prime, New York steaks, truffled, macaroni and cheese, lemon risotto, and other great appetizers we had for my birthday dinner at Hannah’s restaurant in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. This one is definitely going on the revised list.

Mar 27th, 2023

9.0

First timer here. Pretty little wine for the price.

First timer here. Pretty little wine for the price.

Apr 15th, 2022

Neil Valenzuela

9.0

Pale ruby color. Aromas of cherry, cranberry and mossy/earthy tones. Really good red fruit, good structure. Black cherry, oak and black tea on the finish.

Pale ruby color. Aromas of cherry, cranberry and mossy/earthy tones. Really good red fruit, good structure. Black cherry, oak and black tea on the finish.

Feb 10th, 2022

Pinotman /// Andreas

7.9

Another more or less 14.5% fruit bomb from Cali. This one is mostly jammy, strawberry compote.

Another more or less 14.5% fruit bomb from Cali. This one is mostly jammy, strawberry compote.

Jan 23rd, 2022

8.7

Unremarkable nose. Medium body, dry. Red fruit with a bit of smokiness.

Unremarkable nose. Medium body, dry. Red fruit with a bit of smokiness.

Jul 22nd, 2021

9.1

Roger had this a month ago

Roger had this a month ago

Oct 20th, 2024

9.1

Peggy had this a year ago

Peggy had this a year ago

Sep 11th, 2023

8.9

Nikki had this 3 years ago

Nikki had this 3 years ago

Feb 26th, 2022

9.2

Keith had this 3 years ago

Keith had this 3 years ago

Feb 7th, 2022