Frank Family Carneros Chardonnay

Vineyards.

The foundation for the Carneros Chardonnay is Frank Family’s Lewis Vineyard, located in the heart of Napa-Carneros, near the shores of the San Pablo Bay. It ismade up of 78 acres planted on gently rolling hills, with 68 acres planted to Chardonnay and 10 acres planted to Pinot Noir. The predominant maritime influence of the Pacific Ocean creates the cool temperature, fog and wind that makeCarneros ideally suited for growing cool climate varietals. The Lewis Vineyard consists primarily of shallow and dense clayloam soils, receiving only 20 inches of rainfall annually. Therestricting soils result in extremely low yields, producinggrapes with strong character and balanced acidity.

Testing Nose.

Frank Family Carneros Chardonnay has a pale yellow straw color. Aromas of white flowers, stone fruit, lemon zest, and a hint of vanilla, lead to a rich and enveloping palate of lychee fruit and toasted almonds, with bright, mouth-watering acidity.