Essere Franco
Essere Franco produces wines from Napa Valley, in California's North Coast region. The winery's portfolio centers on two standout expressions: a Reserve Chardonnay and a Malbec, each rated 90 points by prestige critics Wine Enthusiast and Wine Advocate. A third offering, the No. 1 Winemaker's Blend, rounds out the lineup at 89 points. The Reserve Chardonnay showcases the varietal's capacity for complexity and structure in Napa's cool microclimates, while the Malbec—traditionally associated with Argentina's Mendoza region—demonstrates the winery's willingness to explore beyond California's Cabernet-centric conventions. Together, these wines reflect a focused approach to winemaking in one of North America's most established fine wine regions.
Critics
Wine Enthusiast, Decanter, Wine Advocate