At Frank Family Vineyards, our tasting room staff is part of our extended family, who will make you feel like a member too. They are always happy to pour tastes of our small-production bottles or a library wine from the cellar for an old or new friend (you\u2019ll instantly be one). One Wine Educator in particular who truly puts an emphasis on you, wine, and fun is Salvador \u201cSal\u201d Lopez. A Napa Valley native, Sal grew up with ties to the wine industry, watching his father provide for the family as a dedicated vineyard worker. Sal always knew the wine industry was his calling in life too but was ensure where exactly his path in wine would lead him. Turns out, when you\u2019re surrounded by the finest wine country hospitality your whole life, those traits tend to rub off on you. Sal joined the Frank Family hospitality team in 2017 and has been sharing his passion for wine and love of service with our guests ever since. You\u2019ll be well taken care of in Sal\u2019s hands!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I believe it all starts by treating guests the way they want to be treated, not the way I want to be treated! I feel that every group of guests has a different dynamic and as a host you have to adapt to every group\u2019s needs to ensure they have a fantastic experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
My favorite wine and food pairing is our Chiles Valley Zinfandel with BBQ ribs, smoked brisket or anything with grill marks! The ripe dark fruit and spicy notes in Zinfandel make it a perfect pairing for BBQ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many people know that I\u2019m a new dad, so when I\u2019m not at work I enjoy spending time with my baby boy and wife. I was lucky enough to be home with them for over two months during the first Covid-19 shutdown. During this time, I also took up cooking as a hobby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Always drink your best bottle of wine first!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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