What is sur lie ageing, and what does it do to wine?
To fully grasp the concept of sur lie ageing, one must first understand what lees are (sur lie is French for ‘on the lees’). Simply put, lees are mostly dead yeast cells that exist as the byproduct of fermentation. Two main types of lees exist in wine: gross lees and...
How to Understand Your Palate and Taste Wine Like a Pro
The Step-by-Step Guide to Understand Your Palate and Taste Like a Pro “I know what I like, I just don’t know how to describe it.” Does this sound familiar? If so, you’re not alone. You know your own wine preferences, but it seems like every time you step...
The Art of Disgorging Sparkling Wine
Sparkling wine is part of the history of Frank Family Vineyards. Beginning in 1958, our historic winery was home to the first sparkling wines in California using the French méthode champenoise. Today, Frank Family continues to honor the heritage of our iconic winery...
