Frank Family Vineyards Named "Winery of the Year" by Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine

CALISTOGA, Calif., Dec. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Frank Family Vineyards was awarded "Winery of the Year" by Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine in the publication's "Best of 2012" December issue. The periodical, published by Charles Olken, has been reviewing wine since 1974, and reviews thousands of wines each year. The Connoisseurs' Guide selected Frank Family Vineyards based on its consistent excellence across the board, saying, "Multiple star ratings were garnered in virtually every category, starting the year off with Zinfandel and ending with Cabernet Sauvignon, and touching Petite Sirah, Sangiovese, Chardonnay and Sparkling Wine along the way." Adds publisher Olken, "No other winery has demonstrated such a broad range of special accomplishment. Big kudos to Rich Frank and the Frank Family winery."  The publication is available by subscription at www.cgcw.com.

"It is an honor to receive this award during our 20^th anniversary. Our goal has always been to build a quality winery that makes outstanding wines at an affordable price point," says Frank Family proprietor Rich Frank. "We owe a heartfelt thanks to our winemaker, Todd Graff, who has applied his expertise to our family winery since 2002."

About Frank Family Vineyards
With over 250 acres of the finest vineyards in Napa Valley and one of the biggest word-of-mouth followings, Frank Family Vineyards has become a household name for lovers of premium Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. Founded in 1992, Frank Family Vineyards has grown from a boutique fledgling producer to a well-respected name recognized on a national level. Frank Family's reputation for having the friendliest hospitality in Napa Valley has fans flocking to the tasting room on Larkmead Lane, making it one of the most popular in wine country. It was recently awarded "Best Tasting Room" in ABC7 Bay Area A-list "Napa vs. Sonoma Winery Showdown" contest and has won "Best Napa Winery" for three consecutive years.

Frank Family Vineyards wines are distributed in all 50 states and are available for purchase online at http://www.frankfamilyvineyards.com

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