Peter Franus
Peter Franus produces wines from Napa Valley and Lake County in California's North Coast. The winery's portfolio centers on Rhône and Bordeaux varieties, with particular focus on Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Grenache-based blends. The Red Hills Lake County Red—a Mourvèdre, Grenache, and Syrah blend—and the Brandlin Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon rank among the winery's highest-rated releases, both earning recognition from Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate, Decanter, Wine Spectator, and Falstaff. The Cabernet Franc rounds out the core offerings. These wines reflect the character of their respective terroirs: the structure and dark fruit of Napa Valley Cabernet, and the spiced, mineral-driven profile of Lake County's volcanic soils.
Critics
Wine Advocate, Decanter, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Spectator