Frank Family Carneros Pinot Noir

Vineyards.

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 windthat make Carneros ideally suited for growing coolclimate varietals. The Lewis Vineyard consists primarilyof shallow and dense clay loam soils, receiving only 20inches of rainfall annually. The restricting soils result inextremely low yields, producing grapes with strongcharacter and balanced acidity.

Testing Nose.

Frank Family Carneros Pinot Noir is light ruby red in the glass. This has an earthy nose, with notes that pop with aromas of baking spices, especially cinnamon. The palate offers bright, fresh flavors of Rainier cherries and vanilla, and a round mouthfeel.