With one of wine country’s most beloved tasting rooms, Frank Family Vineyards was recently awarded Best Overall Winery, Best Chardonnay, Best Sparkling Wine, and Best Winemaker by The Press Democrat’s first annual Best of Napa County awards. Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, the awards arrive at an exciting time for Frank Family, as the winery unveiled The Miller House earlier this spring, a new hospitality space created as a venue for elevated wine and food experiences. Adding to the luster, these accolades come on the heels of the career luminary recognition of Frank Family Founder Rich Frank as a Wine Star at the 42nd Annual Wine Spectator New York Wine Experience.
“Since we first opened our doors in 1993, Frank Family Vineyards has been dedicated to providing outstanding guest experiences and crafting exceptional wines,” said Frank. “These awards are a testament to our Winemaker and General Manager Todd Graff’s prowess in creating delicious wines that run the gamut from still to sparkling. Todd has been with us for over twenty harvests and has been integral in defining the signature style of Frank Family wines.”
Miller House
AWARD-WINNING EXPERIENCES
Frank Family has consistently garnered recognition as one of Napa Valley’s premier winery destinations in both consumer and industry rankings. Their iconic 1950s yellow Craftsman House is one of Napa Valley’s most recognizable buildings. Adding to its legendary reputation, Frank Family opened a new Howard Backen-designed space, the Miller House, which was honored as a “Best Tasting Experience in the West” in Sunset Magazine’s 2023 Travel Awards.
The Miller House was lovingly built in a serene setting where Founders Rich and Leslie Frank once exchanged wedding vows. The 2,300-square-foot modern farmhouse-style hospitality center features an expansive glass-walled exterior that can be opened on three sides to bring the outside in. “The new space allows our hospitality team to offer an extraordinary experience where guests can expand their knowledge of wine and food while enjoying vineyard and mountain views from the valley floor,” said Leslie Frank.
A LEGENDARY WINEMAKER
Part of the secret to Frank Family’s success is its longtime winemaker, Todd Graff. After graduating from UC Davis in 1984, Graff worked in Germany, France, Australia, and Napa Valley at Stags’ Leap Winery, Schramsberg, and Artesa before joining Frank Family in 2003. Graff has avoided the excess tendencies of many Napa wineries, instead creating elegant wines with balance and restraint. Despite his growing acclaim within the Napa community, Todd remains completely down-to-earth and appreciative of his Frank Family team.
“The continued recognition of Frank Family Vineyards is a credit to the dedicated winemaking and hospitality team we have built over the years. Some of our crew have stood alongside me in the cellar for over two decades, and I am thrilled to share these awards with them,” said Graff.
Frank Family Vineyards is open daily for tastings at their Calistoga property. Reservations are required and can be made at www.frankfamilyvineyards.com.
