Reviews & Ratings

2016 Frank Family Pinot Noir "Carneros"

Winery: Frank Family

Vintage: 2016

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Carneros"

Wine Category: Pinot Noir

Grape blend: 100% Pinot Noir

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Carneros

State or country: CA

Price: $38

Cases produced: 5,000

KWG Score: 88.5 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89)

Review date: August 4, 2018

Wine Review: This ruby colored Pinot Noir from Frank Family opens with a spicy plum and cinnamon bouquet with a hint of craisin. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced and savory. The flavor profile is a tart plum with notes of smoky oak and cherry. I also detected some hints of cinnamon. The finish is dry and its flavors drift away. This wine definitely benefited from some aeration. So decant it and pair this Pinot with a tangy pulled pork sandwich. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: The 2016 Carneros Pinot Noir appears ruby in the glass and opens with aromas of cinnamon stick, cardamom, and fresh raspberries. The palate offers a soft, balanced structure framed by elegant tannins with flavors of cherry pie, violets, and baking spices followed by a long, decadent finish.

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