winery

Frank Family Vineyards

Napa Valley, United States

Philosophy

Estate-driven wines crafted for balance, consistency and terroir expression across three distinct collections—Bubbles, Reserve and Core—under winemaker Todd Graff's philosophy of fruit purity and technical precision, with signature méthode champenoise sparkling wines honoring the historic Larkmead building's original purpose.

Reputation

Founded in 1992 by former Disney Studios president Rich Frank on the historic Larkmead property in Calistoga—first constructed as a winery in 1884 and among Napa Valley's three oldest stone buildings—Frank Family Vineyards emerged from a personal refuge into a cultivated luxury estate known for elegant Chardonnay and balanced Cabernet Sauvignon across three distinct collections.

AllocationTreasury Wine Estates acquisition completed December 13, 2021 for ~$315 million. Rich and Leslie Frank retain ownership of Winston Hill (Rutherford) and Lewis (Carneros) vineyards but continue to supply grapes to Frank Family. Benjamin and S&J vineyards acquired by Treasury. Annual production ~150,000-174,000 cases per sources (1.5M-1.74M bottles); used 1.95M as mid-range estimate. Vineyard acreage: 380 acres total (153.8 hectares) across four properties now under Treasury management. Winemaker Todd Graff (since 2003) and new winemaker Alicia Sylvester (joined 2024) lead production. Founded 1884 as Larkmead Winery; Frank Family public opening July 4, 1993. Distributor list incomplete—Veritas, Vintage Imports, Knoxville Beverage Co. named; full national network via Treasury. UK/Japan importers not identified in sources. B-Corp status mentioned tangentially but not confirmed as primary certification. No official US importer identified separately—distributed through Treasury's national system.

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