"Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has owned Frank Family Vineyards since late 2021, but according to their long-time Winemaker Todd Graff, "You wouldn't know the owner has changed." Graff said the Franks are still very much involved, with Leslie Frank serving on the Treasury board of directors."
"Grape sourcing hasn't changed that much, as some vineyards came with the purchase, while others not included in the sale continue to provide grapes to the brand. Chardonnay is the largest volume driver, with Graff drawing on the 80 acres of the Lewis Vineyard still owned by the Franks and purchasing other Carneros fruit from Beckstoffer and Sangiacomo. Other company vineyards in Carneros—Winery Lake (next to Hudson) and BV9 (next to Hyde) are currently being redeveloped to provide additional volume."
"Cabernet Sauvignon comes primarily from the Rutherford AVA, where the TWE purchase included the Benjamin Vineyard (70 planted acres east of Conn Creek Road). Additional Rutherford fruit comes from Round Pond and Quarry, plus Winston Hill, which remains under Frank family ownership. This is augmented by fruit from the 75-acre S&J Vineyard in Capell Valley (east of the Vaca range), which came with the Frank Family purchase."
ROBERT PARKER'S WINE ADVOCATE 90 POINTS - "Frank Family's 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon comes from several different vineyards, largely in the Rutherford area. A blend of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, and 2% Cabernet Franc, aged in one-third new French oak, it offers up mixed red and black cherries accented by oaky spice. It's medium to full-bodied, framed by soft, supple tannins, then firms up a bit on the finish. A solid entry-level effort, it lacks concentration but is a ripe, easygoing, steakhouse red at a realistic price. With nearly 50,000 cases produced, it should also be easy to find—and sometimes at a discounted price."
"Grape sourcing hasn't changed that much, as some vineyards came with the purchase, while others not included in the sale continue to provide grapes to the brand. Chardonnay is the largest volume driver, with Graff drawing on the 80 acres of the Lewis Vineyard still owned by the Franks and purchasing other Carneros fruit from Beckstoffer and Sangiacomo. Other company vineyards in Carneros—Winery Lake (next to Hudson) and BV9 (next to Hyde) are currently being redeveloped to provide additional volume."
"Cabernet Sauvignon comes primarily from the Rutherford AVA, where the TWE purchase included the Benjamin Vineyard (70 planted acres east of Conn Creek Road). Additional Rutherford fruit comes from Round Pond and Quarry, plus Winston Hill, which remains under Frank family ownership. This is augmented by fruit from the 75-acre S&J Vineyard in Capell Valley (east of the Vaca range), which came with the Frank Family purchase."
ROBERT PARKER'S WINE ADVOCATE 90 POINTS - "Frank Family's 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon comes from several different vineyards, largely in the Rutherford area. A blend of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, and 2% Cabernet Franc, aged in one-third new French oak, it offers up mixed red and black cherries accented by oaky spice. It's medium to full-bodied, framed by soft, supple tannins, then firms up a bit on the finish. A solid entry-level effort, it lacks concentration but is a ripe, easygoing, steakhouse red at a realistic price. With nearly 50,000 cases produced, it should also be easy to find—and sometimes at a discounted price."
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