Frank Loves Wine

Best Local Restaurants

Planning a trip to Napa Valley and need some restaurant recommendations? The photo above is from Zinsvalley Restaurant in downtown Napa, one of the many places I've been going to for years and invite you to experience. ZINSVALLEY RESTAURANT (Lunch & Dinner) This restaurant has been a family favorite for many years for its fun, hip, atmosphere and inspiring approach to American Cuisine. I’m a big fan of Chef Greg Johnson’s Pork Chop (image above) and his new Smoked Salmon Pizza. Their service is excellent and the bar tenders are real wizards with the mixed drinks. They also have an extensive list ...

Caymus Vineyards: Rotation Crop Farming

Today I learned that when a vineyard is past it's prime it can be replaced with a rotation crop to amend something to the soil to help grow grapes when you decide to replant. Chuck Wagner, winemaker at Caymus Vineyards took me out to his rotation crop on this beautiful sunny day to explain how it works. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6Axlsrrsfs Be sure to follow Caymus Vineyards on Facebook and Twitter for more great videos.

Belle Glos: Taylor Lane Vineyard

All I can say is, "Wow!" On my first day on the job, Winemaker Joseph Wagner and I took a trip to the Sonoma Coast to visit the Taylor Lane Vineyard. This enchanted area is surrounded by a balance of fog and sun, which helps produce an amazing Pinot Noir thats full of bright berry flavors. We were extremely lucky to see the sun pierce an opening in the clouds just as the sheep made their way through the vineyard. See for yourself. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cb7VXKMG5Ns If your a big fan of Pinot Noir from the Sonoma Coast I highly recommend you try this ...