Treat the wine lover in your life to a perfect pairing – wine and flowers! Follow our step-by-step guide to enhance your favorite bottle of wine with fresh, seasonal florals – perfect for Mother’s Day. What You’ll Need Fresh flowers Bottle of your favorite wine. We used Frank Family’s Lewis Vineyard Chardonnay. Scissors Floral foam block Kitchen knife Cutting board Bowl of water Select fresh flowers that will complement your wine and occasion. Mix and match colors, textures, and sizes to create a unique and visually appealing bouquet. Cut the Foam Block Use a sharp knife to cut th ..read more

This dish is comfort food at its finest, fall-off-the-bone tender ribs meets Parmesan-laced creamy polenta. The short ribs get their rich flavor from braising on the bone with beef broth and Frank Family’s deeply nuanced Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. This beautifully complex and classically styled wine is ideal for the pot and the table. Ingredients: for the beef short ribs 4 lbs Beef short ribs To taste Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper 2 Tbs Olive oil 2 each Yellow onions, chopped 3 each Carrots, chopped 3 each Celery stalks, chopped 4 each Cloves of garlic, minced ..read more

Frank Family Vineyards is excited to announce we have raised $55,000 in support of K9s For Warriors as part of the winery’s “Frank for a Cause” charitable giving campaign. K9s For Warriors is the nation’s largest provider of trained Service Dogs for military veterans with invisible wounds of war. Through nationwide sales of Frank Family Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Carneros Chardonnay, and Frank Family branded dog toys, the winery proudly sponsored four legged-hero, Frankie, providing him with the veterinary care, equipment, and training necessary to become a life-saving Service Dog for a v ..read more

We love this bite-sized appetizer from Point Reyes Cheese, famed dairy farmers from Northern California. Enjoy a lightened-up comfort food by using sweet potato rounds as an alternative for toasted bread in this creative twist on crostini. Topped with Point Reyes Bay Blue cheese, apple, dried cherries, and pistachios, these are the perfect partner for Frank Family’s Carneros Pinot Noir. The rustic cheese’s mellow flavor and sweet, salted caramel finish pairs seamlessly with this medium-bodied, red-fruit focused wine. Ingredients 2 each Large sweet potatoes, cut into ½-inch-thick rounds 2 ..read more

The cool-climate Carneros region, where Napa and Sonoma meet, has been Frank Family’s second home since acquiring our 67-acre Lewis Vineyard in 2000. Lewis Vineyard, along with some of the region’s top grape growers like Andy Beckstoffer and the Sangiacomo Family, provide Winemaker Todd Graff with exceptional quality and unparalleled depth when creating Frank Family’s expansive lineup of world-class Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and méthode champenoise sparkling wines. Starting Friday, March 1, Frank Family is offering a one-of-its-kind, appellation-specific tasting experience that will feature the ..read more

Jacob has been an important member of Frank Family’s Hospitality team for three years. As Frank Family’s Wine Club Ambassador, Jacob’s essential role is to ensure our valued club members are receiving unparalleled guest service and are enjoying their membership experience. Jacob graduated from Sonoma State University with a Wine Business degree and worked as a Viticulture Intern before moving to Frank Family to pursue a career in the wine hospitality industry. Q: What does your day-to-day job look like? A: It depends on the season. Some days I can be found on the phone with members, other days ..read more

Whether you’re a lifelong football fan or just in it for the snacks, these jalapeño poppers will take you to victory this Super Bowl Sunday. Filled with rich, creamy cheese and topped with crisp, buttery bread crumbs, these elevated poppers are a winning match for the complimentary flavors, acidity, and mouthfeel of Frank Family’s Carneros Chardonnay. Ingredients 12 each Jalapeño peppers 6 oz Cream cheese, softened ½ tsp Garlic powder 4 oz Shard cheddar cheese, shredded ¼ Cup Green onions, sliced ¼ Cup Panko bread crumbs 1 Tbs Butter, melted To taste Salt and black pepper M ..read more

Super Bowl Sunday is almost here and as America’s second-largest food holiday, we’re sharing a delicious food and wine pairing that will score big with any crowd. Pair Frank Family’s Napa Valley Zinfandel or Chiles Valley Zinfandel with these sweet and spicy Hawaiian pulled pork sliders that combine smoky barbecue sauce with pepper jack cheese and tart pineapple for the perfect bite.  Ingredients: Pulled Pork 4-5 lbs Pork butt or shoulder 12 oz Pineapple juice ½ Tbs Garlic powder 1 Tbs Paprika ½ Tbs Onion powder ¼ tsp Cayenne pepper 2 Tbs Packed brown sugar To taste Salt ..read more

Our team is always thinking of fun ways to entertain and educate about wine. We are excited to share some new reasons to visit us in Napa Valley this year, from an interactive winemaker masterclass to an intimate chef-driven dinner in the Miller House. View our current 2024 event calendar below and be sure to visit our events page which is updated frequently throughout the year with additional regional events and club happenings. Frank Family Club Members, please log in with the email associated with your membership account to receive access to exclusive member events ..read more

Frank Family’s Napa Valley Merlot and our wine club-exclusive Riley Red Blend pair wonderfully with this elevated take on the classic burger courtesy of Tasting Room Lead, Antonio Zepeda. Tony’s recipe creates an aromatic blend of spices, succulently glazed meat, creamy goat cheese, and peppery arugula that perfectly partners with the vivid red fruit flavors and savory undertones of our Merlots.  Ingredients: Merlot Glaze 1 Cup Frank Family Merlot or Riley Red Blend ¼ Cup Balsamic Vinegar 2 Tablespoon Honey To taste Salt and black pepper Ingredients: Lamb Burger 1 lb Groun ..read more