Green to Our Roots
For three decades, Frank Family Vineyards has remained steadfast in our commitment to sustainability and giving back, a legacy long established by Founders Rich and Leslie Frank. Our winery maintains sustainability certifications across 100% of our owned and leased operations, and actively encourages other grape growers we partner with to do the same.
RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY
Frank Family made the initial switch to renewable electricity in 2022 when the winery enrolled in Marin Clean Energy’s (MCE) Deep Green Program, allowing us to source 100% renewable energy from local wind and solar power. Our recent solar array installation consists of 800+ solar panels that has allowed us to shift from not only purchasing clean energy and supporting the renewables market but to generating our own and adding more carbon-free power to the grid!
ECOSYSTEM & SOIL HEALTH
We enhance and preserve biodiverse ecosystems to increase the resiliency and health of our soils and surrounding environment. We employ regenerative practices of compost application, cover cropping, low- and no-till farming, and animal integration – all of which support a vibrant and healthy ecosystem with living soils. Our vineyards are Certified Sustainable via the California Sustainable Winegrowing Association.
Water Conservation
Utilizing a comprehensive suite of technologies in the vineyard, Frank Family Vineyards closely monitors the needs of our vines to irrigate precisely and only when necessary to minimize water use while maximizing grape quality. Water use is also carefully tracked in the winery, where we employ water-wise practices, from using low-flow equipment to replacing water-intensive grass with artificial turf lawns.
Community
Frank Family Vineyards is incredibly involved in the Napa Valley community and beyond. In 2018, we launched our annual “Frank for a Cause” Campaign, which supports national charities covering a variety of causes, from reforestation and health research to hunger relief and animal welfare. We also support our employees, enabling them to serve in the community by providing two days paid volunteer leave.