Ruby red cranberries often take center stage at the holiday table, offering vibrant color and a sweet and tart flavor profile to a host of dishes, including dessert. We love this rustic cranberry galette, or tart, and enjoy pairing it with our equally delicious and beautifully hued, Sparkling Rouge. Frank Family’s Pinot Noir-based Sparkling Rouge delivers fresh, […] The post Cranberry Galette Recipe & Wine Pairing Perfect for the Holidays appeared first on Frank Family Vineyards Blog ..read more

Sparkling wine and fried chicken is an iconic pairing that is perfect to celebrate New Year’s Eve and get your year off to an effervescent start! The recipe is courtesy of French Laundry alumnus, Chef Elliot Bell, chef and owner of Napa Valley’s hottest new restaurant, Charlie’s. Charlie’s fried chicken or CFC requires a beverage […] The post An Iconic Pairing: Sparkling Wine and Fried Chicken appeared first on Frank Family Vineyards Blog ..read more

The perfect fall recipe does exist! Chef Christina Machamer’s classic raviolo recipe gets a seasonal twist with the addition of creamy pumpkin and rich, earthy black truffle. We recommend pairing this pasta dish with Frank Family’s Winston Hill, a graceful and focused wine that brings substantial presence to the table, without dominating the show. The […] The post Cozy Pumpkin Raviolo Recipe to Serve All Season Long appeared first on Frank Family Vineyards Blog ..read more

The holiday season is the perfect time to dive into the wonderful world of magnums. Magnum bottles, 1.5L or the equivalence to two traditional sized bottles, are an excellent choice for festive, group gatherings. While most large formats take their names from biblical figures, following the tradition established in Champagne with the jeroboam, the “magnum” is simply […] The post Three Reasons Why You Should Serve Magnums at Your Holiday Gatherings appeared first on Frank Family Vineyards Blog ..read more

At Frank Family Vineyards, we love food and wine and have a strong passion for bringing the two together. Over the years, we have been honored to feature recipes from prestigious chefs who bring their talents to some of Napa Valley’s most admired restaurants. Our most recent collaboration is with renowned chef, Cindy Pawlcyn from […] The post Chef Cindy Pawlcyn’s Famous Seared Ahi Tuna Crackers appeared first on Frank Family Vineyards Blog ..read more

Great food and wine pairings take center stage during the holiday season, and Frank Family wines feel right at home with the best meals shared with family and friends during this special time of year. Why should great pairing stop when the main course is cleared? We’re sharing a few of our favorite holiday pies, […] The post Wine and Pie Pairings Hand-Picked for the Holidays appeared first on Frank Family Vineyards Blog ..read more

Todd Graff, Senior Winemaker and General Manager, is pleased to announce the addition of Alicia Sylvester to the Frank Family team as Winemaker. In her role, Alicia will help Graff oversee all aspects of wine production at Frank Family Vineyards, from the vineyards to the cellar and the lab. Alicia will support Frank Family’s goal […] The post Meet Frank Family’s New Winemaker Alicia Sylvester appeared first on Frank Family Vineyards Blog ..read more

It’s early fall in Napa Wine Country, which is considered by many to be the best weather of the year. Now is the perfect time to savor the vibrant late-summer produce and extend that “Indian summer” feeling for as long as possible. This fresh salmon dish looks as bright as it tastes and is a […] The post Transition from Summer to Fall with this Citrus Glazed Salmon Recipe appeared first on Frank Family Vineyards Blog ..read more

As a 4ocean certified cleanup partner, Frank Family Vineyards is not only helping to fund high impact cleanups around the world, but we are also taking action at home. From coastal beaches to inland waterways, Frank Family is on a mission to bring our fans together in local communities nationwide to make a wave of […] The post Rich and Leslie Frank Kick Off Nationwide Beach Cleanups with 4ocean in Florida appeared first on Frank Family Vineyards Blog ..read more

Frank Family Vineyards is excited to announce the installation of more than 800 solar panels on our property, enabling us to generate at least 75% of our electricity needs, including powering the winery, tasting room, and new hospitality space, The Miller House. Through a combination of on-site solar and purchased renewable energy, Frank Family Vineyards […] The post Frank Family Vineyards Flips the Switch to Solar, Celebrating our First Vintage Powered by the Sun appeared first on Frank Family Vineyards Blog ..read more