Frank Family Vineyards

     Thursday August 18, 2011

Reservations Closed
Course Pairing / Description Wine
Hors D' Oeuvres Crispy Fried Sweet Corn Shrimp Spring Rolls Garlic And Italian Parsley Aioli Blackened Chicken Thigh Brochette Sesame Pickled Slaw With Crispy Fried Red Onions
To honor the beginnings of the Frank Family Vineyards facilities we have added a complementary sparkling wine. This is a pleasantly tempting sparkling wine that is suitable for all occasions, never tires and seduces with its delicate fragrance and moderate alcohol content. From one of the most prestigious areas of the Treviso hills and made from Prosecco D.O.C. Treviso grapes processed using the Charmant method sparkling process, 2-3 months in autoclave and has an alcohol content of 11% and a residual sugar of 10-12 grams per liter. The aroma is elegant and harmonious, with a hint of pear and peach, accompanied by an aroma of wild flowers. Its Flavor is full, dry and balanced. Harmoniously pungent and persistent and is an excellent as an aperitif, it perfectly accompanies vegetable pastas, white meats and fried dishes, also suitable for marinated fish dishes, complementing its flavor. 		Villa Sandi Prosecco Brut - II Fresco
Salad Course Grilled Romaine, Roasted Cherry Tomato And Warm Bacon Salad Micro Basil, Roasted White Corn And Buttermilk-Vanilla Bean Vinaigrette
This 100% Napa Valley Chardonnay is abundant and vivacious; it opens with aromas of citrus blossom, honeysuckle, white peach, and pippin apple. These vibrant aromas are countered by orange peel zest, roasted hazelnuts, and poached pears with a subtle nuance of Tahitian vanilla bean. The palate is luscious, smooth, and lively; bursting with stone fruit, kumquat, and Pink Pearl apple Tarte Tatin, the mid palate expresses country scones with warm lemon curd and fresh baked sugar cookies. The finish lingers exposing notes of toasted nuts and subtle hints of smoke, while being accented by a hint of wildflower honey. Some of the awards include, Platinum, Best of Class & Best of Varietal - Jerry D. Mead's NWIWC 2010, Platinum, San Diego International Wine Competition- 2010 and “Very highly recommended” & 90 Pts -California Grapevine March 2010 		Frank Family 2008 Napa Valley Chardonnay
Seafood Course Cast Iron Pan Seared Rare Tuna Roasted Cherry And Pinot Reduction, Grilled White And Green Asparagus
This Pinot Noir is sourced from the Frank Family’s 138- acre Lewis Vineyard, located in the heart of Napa Carneros, near the shores of San Pablo Bay. Moderate reddish-purple hue in the glass. Very shy nose offering demure dark fruit aromas with a combination of brier, pine and oak. Lovely core of black cherries and blackberries with the oak and pine showing up again on the palate. An earthy meatiness is evident as well that reflects the clay loam soils typical of Carneros Pinot. Light to medium in weight, the fruit flavors are flat-out delicious and the dusty tannins and bright acidity add to the appeal. Definitely worth a look from a producer not known for Pinot Noir. The winemaker is Todd Graff and this 14.5% alc. Pinot is aged 12 months in 35% new and 65% 1-year old and 2-year old French oak barrels. 		Frank Family 2009 Carneros Pinot Noir
Beef Course Pepper Crusted New York Strip Steak Crispy Fried Salt And Pepper Potatoes, Zinfandel, Rosemary And Shallot Butter With Spicy Baby Arugula
An award winning Napa Valley that invites aromas of juicy black cherry, raspberry and a touch of cinnamon. Layered palate flavors are of blackberry pie, spice cake and grilled figs. Rounding out the taste is a rich and complex effort of sweet Asian spice and hints of white-pepper. This wine has 84% Zinfandel, and 16% Petite Sirah, with only 5,800 cases produced has a 15% alcohol content, and is aged 18 months in 75% new French Oak. "Rich and extravagant, but that's part of the appeal, offering aromas of black cherry and mocha-tinged oak, with plush but complex flavors of blackberry cobbler, cinnamon and zesty spice. Drink now through 2016”. 92 points from Wine Spectator (April 18, 2011). "The preferred of the two deep and concentrated Zinfandels from Frank Family, this one features complex, briary and berryish fruit buttressed by hints of caramel and strawberry preserves. It is full on the palate, and supple to start with a firm underside that will hold it in good stead for years to come as its fruit-driven flavors mature and its tannins soften. This one skirts the edge of being overdone but does not cross the line." 91 points and two stars from the Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine, as well as 95 pts & Best of Class California State Fair Wine Competition. 		Frank Family 2008 Napa Valley Zinfandel
Dessert Course Chocolate Ganache Covered Tiramisu Sugar Macerated Red Grapes And Blackberries With Cinnamon Whipped Cream
The aromas are brimming with sweet blackberries, Tahitian vanilla, chocolate dusted espresso beans and spiced cake with raspberry coulis. As further layers emerge; notes of aniseed, sage browned butter, and cigar box come forward. The palate is profuse and lively, bursting with juicy cherries, blackberry pie topped with cardamom ice cream, and fresh brewed coffee with a touch of cinnamon. These classic aromas are harmoniously balanced by a well structured mouthfeel of velvety tannins that are wonderfully polished yet youthful with lasting grip. The dense dark plum/purple-tinged 2007 Napa Cabernet Sauvignon is composed of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot. The fragrant bouquet of blueberries and flowers is followed by admirable complexity, sweet tannins, a medium to full-bodied, graceful mouthfeel and no hard edges. Drink this outstanding Napa Cabernet over the next 15+ years. 93 points, Robert Parker, December 2010. 		Frank Family 2007 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvingnon