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Wine 101: Decanting Napa Valley Wine

Clif Family Lifestyle, Clif Family WinesBy Samantha NewmanMarch 29, 2023Leave a comment

By Clif Family Winemaker Laura Barrett Wine consumers often wonder if, and when, they should decant a wine. There are two main benefits to using a decanter – aeration, and decanting sediment. Aeration is most useful for young wines that need some extra air to open up. Oxygen can help a wine express its aromatics.…

How to Dye Easter Eggs Naturally

Clif Family Lifestyle, From the Farm, HostingBy Samantha NewmanMarch 29, 2023Leave a comment

By Meg Barkley Spring colors are beginning to submerse the Napa Valley landscape. The season welcomes fruit tree blooms in colors of snow white, pale pink and brilliant lavender. Bright daffodils pepper vineyard lanes. Nestled in between the rows of vines are vibrant cover crops of fava beans, red clover, and wildflowers. You may see…

The Best Cake with Pluot Lavender Jam

Clif Family Lifestyle, From the Kitchen, PreservesBy Samantha NewmanMarch 15, 2023

A traditional dessert from the Basque region of Spain consisting of sweet pastry cream and fruit spread in the center. Using Clif Family Organic Pluot Lavender Preserves adds a touch of tart to balance out the sweet making this a perfect cake that will keep you wanting more. Pluot Lavender Gateau Basque Recipe by Executive…

Sustainable Business Gifting

Clif Family LifestyleBy Samantha NewmanMarch 2, 2023

Sustainable Gifting from a Company Guided by Our Values to Sustain our Planet, our People, and our Community. By Linzi Gay  “We’re working to run a different kind of company: The kind of place we’d want to work, that makes the kind of food and wine we’d like to enjoy, and that strives for a…

Wine Country Inspired Easter Menu

Clif Family Lifestyle, From the Kitchen, Hosting, RecipesBy Samantha NewmanMarch 1, 2023

With spring produce in mind, we’ve curated the perfect Easter menu for you.

Sweet Pea, Ricotta and Mint Bruschetta

Clif Family Lifestyle, From the Kitchen, Honey, Olive OilBy Samantha NewmanMarch 1, 2023

After a full season of cozy, comforting winter dishes, we crave the fresh and flavorful veggies that the spring season provides. Artichokes, asparagus, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, chicories, fava beans and English peas top our list of fun culinary bounty coming off the Clif Family Farm this time of year. Recently our team has been…

Plant Based Offerings at Clif Family Winery

The Best Plant-Based, Vegan, Vegetarian Options in Napa Valley

Clif Family LifestyleBy Samantha NewmanFebruary 21, 2023

By Meg Barkley As you wine and dine in Wine Country, surprisingly you have many menu options to explore if you are “plant- curious”. Eating plant-based, vegan, or vegetarian doesn’t have to be boring. Napa Valley’s fertile soil is home to world renowned grape vines and grows a bounty of flavorful fruits and veggies that…

The Story Behind the Wine: Clif Family Rosé

Clif Family Lifestyle, Clif Family Wines, From the VineyardBy Samantha NewmanFebruary 21, 2023

By Winemaker Laura Barrett In my first weeks as Winemaker at Clif Family Winery I got straight to work on finishing our very first vintage of Mendocino Rosé of Grenache. It was the 2014 vintage and 150 cases of very, very pale pink wine. It was fruity and delicious and sold out in just 3…

5 Reasons to Join our Napa Valley Wine Club

Clif Family LifestyleBy Samantha NewmanFebruary 9, 2023

Do you love Napa Valley wine, delicious food and an amazing community? Then Clif Family is THE Wine Club for you. We’ve laid out 5 Reasons why you should consider a Clif Family Wine Club Membership. #1 – Organically Farmed Wine Our wine portfolio offers something for everyone, from our light-hearted Rosé of Grenache (a…

Wine 101: Red Wine vs White Wine

Clif Family Lifestyle, From the Vineyard, Organic Grape GrowingBy Samantha NewmanFebruary 7, 2023

A wine grape is made up of many parts – the skin, the seeds, the pulp and the juice – all playing an important role in the winemaking process.

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