2016 Malbec 'Casali 9' Blend

Appellation:  100 % St. Helena, Crocker Estate, Sustainably Farmed
Composition:  Malbec 80%, Cabernet Sauvignon 20%
Winemaking:  Small lot fermentations and 18 months in French oak (60% new)
Harvest Dates:  September 17th, 21st & 30th and October 1st 2016 

The Italian word ‘casali’ in English is farmhouse which we have translated to ‘house of celebration’. The Malbec we planted is a selection from the old world. These unique blends capture the wild, untamed Malbec grape in its best form enhanced by classic Bordeaux varieties.