The Clif Family team was introduced to Reyna Noriega through a project with the LUNAFEST film festival team several years ago. We were immediately drawn to Reyna’s work, commenting on how beautiful and inspiring it would be on a wine label. This excitement became a reality during the 2021 harvest season and the result is…
Introducing Our Newest Cabernet Sauvignon – Embracing the Lighter Side By Gary Erickson and Kit Crawford Imagine this: you’ve just finished an exhilarating bike ride through the stunning mountain passes of Italy. Now it’s time to unwind and enjoy the simple pleasures in life, like good food and wine. We’ve always been fans of bold…
Rte Blanc Sauvignon Blanc is a wine inspired by the cycling expeditions of Gary and Kit, who realized that the joy of exploration lay in following less-traveled paths.
While it may seem at first that jazz music and Zinfandel have very little in common, when enjoyed together, they create a complex and harmonious experience that can be quite remarkable.
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.…
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…
We’ve curated some quick tips to get you up to speed so you can hold your own in a conversation about Cabernet Sauvignon.
Blog Post By Brien O’Brien Friday August 5th, 2022 was a beautiful day in the Napa Valley. A high of 86 degrees and a slight breeze turned this into what some would call a “perfect day” in the valley. My day started out with a few meetings and connects at the office, but the afternoon…
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