Frank Family

Frank Family Vineyards Wine Tasting Event: Frank Family Vineyards was founded in 1992 by Rich and Leslie Frank, but the property’s winemaking history reaches much further back. The estate is centered around the historic Larkmead Winery in Calistoga, originally established in 1884, placing the site among Napa Valley’s longstanding winemaking properties.

Rich Frank, a former president of Paramount Television, first came to Napa Valley as a retreat from Los Angeles. His connection to the region eventually led to the purchase of the historic winery and the creation of Frank Family Vineyards, beginning a new chapter for a property with more than a century of wine history.

Over the following decades, Frank Family developed its reputation through wines that showcase the diversity of Napa Valley terroir, with a portfolio spanning Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, and traditional-method sparkling wines. Estate vineyards throughout Napa Valley provide fruit from distinctly different growing environments,…