rating B-

standout rich Napa bubbles

about located to the north of Napa Valley on Silverado Trail, although fruit is also grown elsewhere in the valley. Founded in 1992 by ex-Disney Studios Present on a property established in 1884 (the original Larkmead winery), the wines are very Napa: full-bodied Cabernet and Chardonnay, but with the unusual addition of traditional method sparkling wine.

wines tasted

Blanc de Blancs (vintage) ($60)

Sourced from the winery’s Lewis Vineyard in Los Carneros, where most Napa sparkling wine comes from. 100% Chardonnay. Aged for four years on the lees. The quality is high, though in its fruit-forward, lees-heavy style it definitely tastes like Napa.

website https://www.frankfamilyvineyards.com/

email info@frankfamilyvineyards.com

phone +1 707-942-0859

address 1091 Larkmead Lane, Calistoga