SIP Feature
Always In Style: Frank Family Vineyards
Leslie Rosé to Benefit Dress for Success
Published On: August 01, 2025
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Summer in Napa Valley brings golden evenings, vineyard blooms, and the return of one of Frank Family’s most beloved wines—the 2024 Leslie Rosé. Now in its fifth vintage, this radiant rosé is more than a seasonal favorite; it’s a tribute to elegance, generosity, and the spirit of its namesake, Frank Family Vineyards Co-Founder, Leslie Frank.
Crafted in a Provençal style, the 2024 Leslie Rosé is made exclusively from Pinot Noir sourced from Napa’s cool-climate Carneros region, including Frank Family’s own Lewis Vineyard. The vineyard’s proximity to the San Pablo Bay and Pacific Ocean provides the cooling influence necessary for slow, even ripening. This allows the wine to showcase bright acidity, vivid flavor, and signature minerality. With a delicate blush hue, the wine opens with aromas of apple blossom and rose petals. On the palate, notes of wild strawberry, white peach, and citrus zest come through, carried by a refreshing finish that lingers long after the last sip.
But this vintage offers more than a beautiful sip—it provides an opportunity to sip with purpose. For every bottle of the 2024 Leslie Rosé sold, 15% of proceeds will benefit Dress for Success, a global nonprofit dedicated to empowering women to achieve economic independence.
For Leslie Frank, this partnership holds deep personal meaning. During her time as an evening news anchor for FOX 13 in Seattle in the early 2000s, Leslie served on the board of Dress for Success’s local chapter. “This organization has long held a special place in my heart,” she said. “I’ve seen firsthand how it transforms lives. Supporting their mission through our rosé is a way to invest in women’s futures and provide the resources they need to thrive.”
Since its founding in 1997, Dress for Success has become the leading global employment resource for unemployed and underemployed women. Through no-cost access to job skills training, career coaching, financial education, mentoring, and professional attire, the organization equips women with the tools and confidence they need to succeed in both their professional and personal lives. With affiliates in nearly 145 cities across 20 countries, Dress for Success has helped over 1.3 million women take the next step toward self-sufficiency.
This initiative is part of Frank Family Vineyards’ ongoing commitment to philanthropy. In 2018, the winery launched Frank for a Cause, an annual campaign that supports nonprofit organizations both nationally and locally. Past beneficiaries include 4ocean, K9s For Warriors, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, Feeding America, Autism Speaks, and more. For Rich and Leslie Frank, giving back is at the heart of what they do.
“We’re proud to use our platform to support meaningful causes,” said Leslie. “This year’s rosé is special—not just for what’s in the bottle, but for the impact it will have beyond the glass.” The 2024 Leslie Rosé is available through Frank Family Vineyards’ tasting room and website. Whether shared among friends, enjoyed at al fresco lunches, or given as a thoughtful gift, this wine offers more than just elegance in the glass—it’s a reflection of purpose and heart. Each bottle supports women working toward a brighter future, making every sip a meaningful one. This season, raise a glass to a wine that’s beautifully crafted, deeply personal, and dedicated to making a difference.