The Ballentine Legacy
The Fourth Generation
Frank Ballentine
The son of Van and Betty Ballentine, Frank Ballentine has seamlessly blended his passion for wine with business acumen, crafting his own major at UC Davis, crowning his academic achievements with an MBA at Fresno State, and continually augments his expertise through executive management programs at Stanford and Harvard. After college, Frank was a winemaker in the San Joaquin Valley and Fresno. Transitioning from winemaking to food manufacturing and distribution, Frank held senior roles at Odwalla during its meteoric growth and currently serves as the President and CEO of GreenLeaf for 25 years, a prominent purveyor of high-quality produce and specialty products. In all of these pursuits, Frank has ceaselessly sought best practices to elevate his family business.
In 2012, Frank joined forces with his aging parents to oversee the Ballentine Vineyards. Here, he rekindled his love for the land and the intricate science of vineyard management with his wife Linda and children Ryan and Audrey by his side. Collaborating closely with Winemaker Bruce Devlin, a shared vision emerged.
“Walking through the vineyards right before harvest is my favorite time. You can begin to see if your hard work is paying off with the promise of some great wines.”
~ Frank Ballentine, fourth generation
For the past decade, Frank and Bruce have embarked on a continuous journey of experimentation with our 100+-year-old vineyards, unlocking their perpetual potential to craft new, exceptional wines annually. Our commitment to sustainability reflects not only a responsibility to the land but also a dedication to embracing the evolving dynamics of the wine industry. As we move forward, we honor our past to shape a future that mirrors the enduring legacy of the Ballentine family, spanning nearly 120 years in Napa Valley.