Peter Franus 2012 Red (Red Hills Lake County)
94 POINTS Editors’ Choice
What a great break from boring commercial red blends! This vibrant but deep wine from the Fore Family Vineyard at 3,000-feet in elevation has beautiful spicy aromas like black pepper, cardamom and tar, distinctive flavors of cranberry and black cherry and a taut texture of fine-grained tannins and good acidity.
Jim Gordon, Wine Enthusiast
2016 Peter Franus Albariño (Napa Valley)
92 POINTS
This lovely white is sourced from one site, the Stewart Vineyard in Carneros. It offers incredibly inviting aromatics and high-volume freshness, a nice combination that's balanced and ready for seafood. Peach and apple crispness further define it.
Virginie Boone, Wine Enthusiast
2014 Peter Franus Red Wine (Napa Valley)
90 POINTS
Blending sizable portions of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with Cabernet Franc, this approachable mix opens in a succulence of cherry and berry that remain juicy through the fleshy midpalate and finish. The oak is wellintegrated and the tannins softened.
Virginie Boone, Wine Enthusiast
2015 Peter Franus Napa Valley Mount Veeder Brandlin Vineyard
91 POINTS
A juicy and fruity zin with crushed-berry and chocolate aromas and flavours. Shows softness and easiness with some form and freshness. 90% zinfandel with mourvedre, charbono and carigan. Drink now.
James Suckling, jamessuckling.com