A native of South Africa, Brian Malk continues a family tradition of grape growing started by his grandfather who owned a wine farm in Franschhoek, near Capetown. Brian and Nancy purchased the Stags Leap property for Malk Family Vineyards in 1997 and began planting in 1998. Brian moved to the United States in 1978 and is now residing in Napa Valley as well as San Diego.

The inspiration behind the Malk Family Vineyards logo is our beloved Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Griffin, who recently turned 15. The complex layers of his personality display a bold yet colorful character, which exemplify the attributes of the wine his portrait graces. We intend to uphold his honor with every vintage.

The wines are produced under the watchful eye of winemaker Robbie Meyer. Robbie has been involved in winemaking for a number of years working with Peter Michael Winery, Lewis Cellars, L’Angevin, as well as another winemaking project Brian was involved with on Mt. Veeder, Sage Vineyards. His goal is to produce wines that reflect the vineyard and district; wines approachable in their youth with ripe fruit, but are supported with full body and rich tannins that are a signature of Stags Leap wines.