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White - Sparkling
1997 Frank Family Vineyards Signature Brut
Champagne Blend
- USA
- California
- Napa / Sonoma
- Carneros
Label borrowed from 1998
Label borrowed from 2011
Community Tasting Notes 12
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thunderfly Likes this wine: 92 points
April 8, 2020 - So good. Savory apple with a crispness.
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mdkraft99 wrote: 94 points
November 10, 2018 - Consistent with previous note, saved it for our 10th Anniversary and it did not disappoint! Sad it was our last bottle, definitely one of the best U.S. sparkling wines we've had.
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mike l. Likes this wine: 93 points
April 24, 2016 - yes! i assume this was made from chardonnay, because while most of the bubbles dissipated quickly the lingering honeyed earth and stone fruit essences of aged chard were fresh and linear. good!
1 person found this helpful Comment -
nvandyk wrote: 93 points
June 19, 2011 - Delightful sparkling. Surprisingly good. Pale gold, balanced, great bead, dry with florals and honey. I would certainly buy more of this.
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Jameskent wrote: 90 points
October 8, 2010 - we really like this champagne.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 1997
- Type White - Sparkling
- Producer Frank Family Vineyards
- Varietal Champagne Blend
- Designation Signature Brut
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa / Sonoma
- Appellation Carneros
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 79 (36%)
- Consumed 139 (64%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
100% Like It 3 votes
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- ProducerFrank Family Vineyards
- VarietyChampagne Blend
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa / Sonoma
- AppellationCarneros
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