Frank John

Gargiulo Vineyards

Frank Wood Ranch Oakville Chardonnay 2023

Ming L
9.2

This is the winery’s only bottling for which the fruits are sourced, yet it’s still really well made.
Fragrant and lithe, this is quite feminine. Deft use of oak. Tremendously enjoyable just like the previous vintages I’ve tasted.
— 9 months ago

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Dr. Konstantin Frank

Finger Lakes Gewürztraminer 2019

starting my first Dr Konstantin Frank lineup with his Finger Lanes Gewurztraminer. nose dominated by fresh lychee. getting some some tropical melon and lemon rind, and a little bit of saltwater. tropical is the theme for me. similar on the palate. a very nice win at a bargain price. — 5 years ago

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Frank Cornelissen

Contadino Terre Siciliane Rosso Red Blend 2016

Extremely floral on the nose, intense red & blue fruit on the palate leading with cranberry right after opening, then blueberry, finishing with some earthiness and a slightly gritty texture leaving a finish on your palate reminding you the wine was there. Bottle really evolves after some decanting! — 7 years ago

Frank Cornelissen

Susucaru Nineth Edition Rosato Malvasia Blend

The color is a pale orange red, kind of coppery. Beautiful. smells like tart fruit - blood orange and strawberry - but also detecting earthiness, maybe rocks, salt. Texture is light but poppy. Tastes like bright fruit, acid, ash and salt. This is special. The hype is real. — 7 years ago

Shawn, Justin and 1 other liked this
Erik Bader

Erik Bader

The hype is so real.

Frank Family Vineyards

Reserve Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Beautiful and silky with chocolate and blueberry torte notes. Tea and earth on the back palette. The tannins are still big but harmonious and the finish is long while taking on floral and raspberry flavors. Fantastic. — 9 years ago

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Frank Family Vineyards

Napa Valley Chardonnay

Not sure which vintage, maybe 2006?, but it was described as "creme brule in a glass". A beautiful, smooth, buttery wine. — 10 years ago

Frank Family Vineyards

Reserve S&J Vineyard Petite Sirah 2010

Andrew Lampasone
9.2

From S J vineyard very dark with blackberry coulis fruit violet floral and dark spices very big and brawny with sweet sappy fruit dark spices and a fresh finish excellent — 12 years ago

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Frank Phélan

St. Estèphe Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2017

Excellent classical st Estephe, great value for money. — 7 months ago

Jose Roberto Palazzoveronique paillardAdriana Pagliano
with Jose, veronique and 1 other
Adriana, Daniel and 3 others liked this

Frank Family Vineyards

Winston Hill Rutherford Red Blend 2019

This is extremely mild or neutral as Red Blends. Very Drinkable — 2 years ago

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Dr. Konstantin Frank

Finger Lakes Cabernet Franc 2017

Best bottle of New York ever… go buy it now…. Thanks Liz & Ben Eberle Cherries and sweet Fruit — 4 years ago

Frank Cornelissen

Munjebel (Classico) Rosso Nerello Mascalese 2016

Gor
9.1

Volcanic organic wine - aromas of green coffee beans, small red fruits, a little funk. Lots of acidity and freshness. — 5 years ago

Frank Cornelissen

Munjebel VA (Vigne Alte) Nerello Mascalese

Fresh and elegant, fruit forward with low tannins. Good acidity balances out the 15% alcohol. Tasted even better day 2 — 5 years ago

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Herman Story

John Sebastiano Vineyard Syrah 2013

A powerhouse - always delivers. Open/decant well in advance. — 7 years ago

Shay, P and 15 others liked this
Scott Soren

Scott Soren

Love their syrahs

Frank Cornelissen

Etna Rosso del Contadino

Funky stuff, pucker up — 7 years ago

Wynns Coonawarra Estate

John Riddoch Limited Release Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Always going to be the highlight of the Wynns tasting and only made in years where the fruit quality and vintage conditions were exceptional. Sue Hodder said everything fell into place in 2015 and she made one of her best ever Riddochs. From less than 1% of Wynns available Cabernet fruit. Latent power on nose and palate with black fruits and balanced oak. At least a 30 year future but so balanced you could happily drink this now but one should wait at least 10 years for its charms to start showing through. A brilliant 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. — 7 years ago

Peter, Shawn and 14 others liked this

John Anthony Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Full bodied Napa Cab! Smooth and lighter tannins than I was expecting. Decanted 6 hours before enjoying. — 10 years ago

Edmunds St. John

Bone-Jolly El Dorado County Gamay Noir

Yay for CA gamay ! — 11 years ago

Scott Gregory
with Scott
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Frank Cornelissen

MAGMA Etna Nerello Mascalese

From 110 year old ungrafted vines. Extremely elegant and soft despite the 15.5 alcohol. Medium body, concentrated black and red fruit, high minerality and salty. Beautiful nose and long burn. Absolutely delicious, Burgundian. — 8 months ago

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Edmunds St. John

Rocks and Gravel Dry Creek Valley Grenache Blend 2015

From magnum. Last vintage of this ever made and in an amazing spot. Light on its feet while still showing wild and somewhat brooding character. This disappeared rather quickly. — 10 months ago

Tom, Severn and 2 others liked this
Tom Casagrande

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I miss ESJ.

Dr. Konstantin Frank

Finger Lakes Grüner Veltliner 2018

Unbelievable, absolutely fabulous! I must have had it with the right food (including cauliflower with dill cheese as well as some cheese and crackers, all dill centered). Excellent! Could not stop drinking it, as it was so good! — 5 years ago

Philip liked this

Dr. Konstantin Frank

Finger Lakes Old Vines Pinot Noir 2015

Black cherry, raspberry, currant, cranberry, loamy earth and oak. Good structure and soft tannins. — 6 years ago

Frank Family Vineyards

Napa Valley Zinfandel 2018

2016 vintage. Pleasantly sweet. — 7 years ago

Cheryl Skipper
with Cheryl

Cullen Wines

Kevin John Margaret River Chardonnay 2014

Outstanding Chardonnay but a bit pricey! — 10 years ago

Frank Family Vineyards

Reserve Chiles Valley Zinfandel 2012

We don't normally gravitate towards Zin, stuck on Cab...found this one to be drinking beautifully and very pleasant. — 10 years ago

"Odedi", Andrew and 4 others liked this
Jim Trobaugh

Jim Trobaugh

Good value and quality!