The 2020 Malk Family Vineyards’ Cabernet Sauvignon is a beautifully extracted Stags Leap offering, an example of both the vineyard and the appellation. There are the noted characteristics of the Griffin vineyard: dark blackberry, chocolate-cherry, star anise, nutmeg spice, and rich cassis aromas; and this 2020 has a particularly wonderful concentration…not in terms of structure, but in terms of weight and palate presence.  Of course, the wine is cellar-worthy, but we are enjoying this wine now. It’s perfect for the next cold night and hearty meal.

The 2022 Sauvignon Blanc captures springtime in a glass. On the nose, you’ll find delicate wildflowers, citrus blossom and freshly cut grass.  A distinctive limestone minerality has become a signature part of our Sauvignon Blanc, and is highlighted with these beautiful spring aromas along with a little clovespice element. As we employ fermenting in neutral oak barrels, there is a warmth, texture and noticeable body to the pallet due to the lees contact that provides a perfect balance to the wine.

The 2022 Rosé, made from the same Fort/Ross Seaview fruit as our Pinot Noir is certainly not your typical off-the-shelf Rosé!  On the nose, a complex bouquet of dried apricot, honeysuckle, watermelon and ruby grapefruit. Those aromas carry through to the palate which strikes a perfect balance of acidity and sweetness.  A perfect wine to enjoy with fish or a fresh salad, or simply sip by the pool!