Frank Family Vineyards

Napa Valley Zinfandel

9.152 ratings
8.81 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Zinfandel
Lamb, Chicken, Turkey, White Rice, Pasta, Potato, Herbs, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Duck, Exotic Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pork, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Beef, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

8.8

Great Zinfandel for National Zinfandel Day tomorrow.
Medium purplish ruby red. Nose is layered with mint, plums, dark cocoa, pepper, a little cinnamon and some cherries. More spices as it airs. Medium tannins (5/10) and dry medium body. Rounded palate with bramble berries, plums, herbal, tobacco and some twigs. Not too jammy either. Medium to medium plus finish. Drink till 2022.

Great Zinfandel for National Zinfandel Day tomorrow.
Medium purplish ruby red. Nose is layered with mint, plums, dark cocoa, pepper, a little cinnamon and some cherries. More spices as it airs. Medium tannins (5/10) and dry medium body. Rounded palate with bramble berries, plums, herbal, tobacco and some twigs. Not too jammy either. Medium to medium plus finish. Drink till 2022.

2 people found it helpfulNov 14th, 2017
Lisa Knowles

For someone who has constantly said ‘I’m not a Zinfandel fan’ I like it. Well balanced in the middle, pleasant finish, not too much acidity.

For someone who has constantly said ‘I’m not a Zinfandel fan’ I like it. Well balanced in the middle, pleasant finish, not too much acidity.

Dec 23rd, 2018
Clive McNish

Decent juice, very drinkable.

Decent juice, very drinkable.

Oct 28th, 2018
JJ Lumia

Smooth and silky, with a medium-to-full bodied mouthfeel. Blackberry compote dominates with oaky undertones. Briary, with black pepper on the finish. Rich and juicy.

Smooth and silky, with a medium-to-full bodied mouthfeel. Blackberry compote dominates with oaky undertones. Briary, with black pepper on the finish. Rich and juicy.

Apr 15th, 2018
Lynn Derbyshire

Absolutely scrumptious! Dry, full-bodied, peppery, with nice mouth feel and undertones of coffee. With the Wilsons at Clarity in Vienna.

Absolutely scrumptious! Dry, full-bodied, peppery, with nice mouth feel and undertones of coffee. With the Wilsons at Clarity in Vienna.

Mar 5th, 2018
Teresa S

Black pepper, cherry, balanced, perfect.

Black pepper, cherry, balanced, perfect.

Feb 24th, 2018
Buffy sommers

Solid drinkable Zin - 2014.

Solid drinkable Zin - 2014.

Feb 18th, 2018
Brian Rose

Great with the anti-pasta platter.

Great with the anti-pasta platter.

Feb 13th, 2018
Jesse Smith

My favorite Zin.

My favorite Zin.

Feb 3rd, 2018
Janice in Livermore

Pairs quite well with dinner on Oahu!

Pairs quite well with dinner on Oahu!

Jan 23rd, 2018