Winemaking Archives | Frank Family Vineyards Blog

June 30, 2022June 30, 2022

The Time-Honored Tradition of Staining Wine Barrels

April 21, 2022April 21, 2022

California Drought and Water Conservation at Frank Family Vineyards

April 15, 2022April 15, 2022

A Year in the Life of Chardonnay: Spring

March 14, 2022March 14, 2022

Sur Lie Aging and Bâtonnage Explained

February 7, 2022February 7, 2022

What is Grapevine Bleeding?

January 20, 2022February 7, 2022

A Year in the life of Chardonnay: Winter

January 4, 2022January 4, 2022

Starting Anew: Replanting at Benjamin Vineyard

December 28, 2021December 28, 2021

Meet Frank Family’s Winemaking Dream Team

December 22, 2021December 22, 2021

New Bottling Line Equals Better Wine

November 9, 2021November 9, 2021

Know Your Grower: Andy Beckstoffer

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Thank you @modernluxury and @haleybosselman for in

Thank you @modernluxury and @haleybosselman for including Frank Family’s Leslie Rosé on your exclusive list of 12 Wines Perfect for Summer Sipping!

“Frank Family Vineyards rosé assures elegance, and not just because of the wine. The bottle itself makes a gorgeous gift for wedding festivities or housewarming parties, not to mention the wine radiates with floral notes, citrus flavors on the palate that lead to a strawberry core and finishes with lingering brightness”

This year, we are bringing back a time-honored tra

This year, we are bringing back a time-honored tradition in the Frank Family cellar: the process of staining wine barrels. This labor-intensive practice involves painting the bilge (or belly) of the barrel with the lees of red wine. We’re explaining the origins of this practice, why and how it’s done today on the blog. Link in bio.

Tomatoes might be the traditional fruit for a capr

Tomatoes might be the traditional fruit for a caprese salad, but strawberries are a summer fruit that also shines when paired with mozzarella, basil, and balsamic vinegar🍓 Link in bio for Chef Christina Machamer’s rendition of this Mediterranean-inspired salad.

Our winery has called Napa Valley home for nearly

Our winery has called Napa Valley home for nearly 30 years. This 4th of July weekend marks the 29th anniversary of Frank Family Vineyards🇺🇸

Our family's interest in wine has grown from a passion into a business. What started as just 200 cases in 1993 has grown to become a renowned flagship winery in Napa Valley.

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