March 17, 2025 (Calistoga, CA) — Frank Family Vineyards Founders Rich and Leslie Frank are pleased to announce that the Napa-based winery will continue its ongoing partnership with 4ocean through July 2026 as part of its ongoing “Frank for a Cause” charitable giving campaign. 4ocean has been leading the clean ocean movement since 2017, with over 40 million pounds of plastic waste and other man-made debris recovered from the world’s oceans, rivers and coastlines through the company’s efforts. This mission speaks to Frank Family Vineyards’ deep-rooted passion for sustainability and environmental stewardship.
Since June 2024, Frank Family Vineyards has supported the cleanup of nine beaches worldwide and has funded the removal of more than 25,000 pounds of trash and plastic while employing 44 full-time boat captains and crew. This initiative continues with every bottle of Frank Family wine purchased. Every bottle sold removes one pound of waste from the world’s oceans.
Fans of Frank Family Vineyards and this cause initiative may purchase 4ocean “Frank for a Cause” packages from the tasting room and online at frankfamilyvineyards.com/philanthropy/4ocean. Each package includes one bottle of the 2022 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon or 2023 Carneros Chardonnay and a custom Frank Family 4ocean bracelet. Handcrafted from recovered ocean plastic on the tropical island of Bali, each bracelet removes an additional five pounds of trash from the ocean while supporting local artisans.
“After seeing this organization’s important work first-hand, we are proud to continue our partnership with 4ocean and support its incredible efforts,” says Leslie Frank. “At Frank Family, sustainability is woven into the fabric of everything we do, and we are honored to be part of a solution towards cleaner oceans and healthier ecosystems.”
This initiative will continue with community beach cleanup events, encouraging Frank Family’s broad nationwide fanbase to act. From coastal beaches to inland waterways, Frank Family will hold cleanup events in the following locations, with new events to be announced throughout the year:
- March 28: Napa, California
- May 31: Chicago, Illinois
- June 7: Newport, Rhode Island
- September 27: Lake Tahoe, Nevada
“We’re incredibly grateful to Frank Family Vineyards for its ongoing support,” says Alex Schulze, co-founder and CEO of 4ocean. “The winery’s commitment to improving our oceans and supporting our captains and crew has been instrumental in funding our global cleanup efforts and raising awareness about the critical issue of ocean plastic pollution.”
Frank Family Vineyards has remained steadfast in its commitment to sustainability and giving back for over three decades. For Frank Family, being green involves earth-to-bottle stewardship, including protecting and restoring the Napa River watershed, saving energy and water, reducing waste and carbon footprint, and being conscientious employers and good neighbors. The winery maintains sustainability certifications across 100% of its owned and leased operations. It was awarded the California Green Medal Leader Award in 2023 for its leadership across the full spectrum of sustainability—environmental protection, social equity, and economic viability. Frank Family continues to integrate environmentally and socially responsible practices into everyday business, achieving a higher standard of sustainability year after year.
The winery’s partnership with 4ocean is the latest installment in its ongoing “Frank for a Cause” charitable giving campaign. Since it began in 2018, “Frank for a Cause” has raised funds to support local and national charities covering a variety of causes, such as medical research, hunger relief, ecological revitalization, animal welfare and more.
For more information about Frank Family’s partnership with 4ocean or to purchase “Frank for a Cause” packages, visit frankfamilyvineyards.com/philanthropy/4ocean or follow @FrankFamilyVineyards on Instagram.
About Frank Family Vineyards
Frank Family Vineyards has been a part of Napa Valley’s landscape for three decades. Founded by former Disney Studios President Rich Frank and his wife Leslie, an Emmy Award-winning former broadcast news journalist, the winery is dedicated to crafting exceptional wines with balance and memorable guest experiences. Consistently recognized as having one of the best tasting rooms in Napa Valley, Frank Family is considered one of today’s most successful California wineries. The winery proudly stewards 380 acres of sustainably farmed, coveted vineyards spanning five estate properties, including the iconic Winston Hill Vineyard in Rutherford. While best known for its classic renditions of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, the world-class portfolio also includes méthode champenoise sparkling wines, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel and more.
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About 4ocean
4ocean is an ocean cleanup company based in Boca Raton, FL, dedicated to ending the ocean plastic crisis. As a Public Benefit Corporation and Certified B Corp, 4ocean harnesses the power of business to fund a global cleanup operation that recovers millions of pounds of plastic and other debris from the world’s oceans, rivers and coastlines each year.
For more information about 4ocean, please visit www.4ocean.com
