Clif Family 'Kit’s Killer Cab' Napa Valley 2022 (750 ml)
Clif Family 'Kit’s Killer Cab' Napa Valley 2022 (750 ml)
Composition 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petite Sirah
Vineyard Clif Family Valle di Sotto Vineyard
Appellation Napa Valley
Sustainability CCOF Certified Organic Grapes, B Corp Certified, Organically Farmed, Napa Green Vineyard, Fish Friendly Farming
Aging Program 20 months in 42% new French Oak
Alcohol 14.8%
Harvest Date September 23rd through October 12, 2022
Lovingly nicknamed "Kit's Killer Cab" by co-founder Kit Crawford after tasting the first barrel samples of this wine 20 years ago, this wine is an important part of our Clif Family story.
Tasting Notes
Classis ripe Napa Cab aromatic…Blueberry, blackberry. Bright red fruit jumps from the glass. Cocoa, cedar. Medium weight tannins fill the middle and carry through to the finish.The wine is rich and fruit filled, indicative of the warm vintage. It finishes long and powerful.
Vineyard
This Cabernet comes from our new, CCOF-certified Valle Di Sotto vineyard in the heart of the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley. The Oak Knoll District is at the southern end of the Valley where cooling marine influences create a unique micro-climate that helps the grapes maintain bright fruit flavors and retain acidity.
Winemaking
Hand harvested in the cool morning hours, the fruit is hand sorted before and after the destemmer. After a 3-day cold soak, the juice is inoculated with cultured yeast. During fermentation, temperature and extraction are carefully managed. The wine is then pressed off the skins and placed in French oak barrels for aging.
Clif Family Winery and Farm is B Corp Certified
Being B Corp Certified means we are held to the highest social and environmental sustainability standards. This certification aligns with our mission to support people, planet, and community—and assures our customers that we’re living up to our commitments.
Here are just a few ways we put our values into action:
- We implement 100% organic and regenerative practices across our estate vineyards and farm, including no-till farming, sheep grazing, and cover cropping to protect soil health and biodiversity.
- In addition to competitive wages and benefits, we provide employees with 16 hours of paid volunteer time each year and reimburse them for park passes and athletic event registrations, encouraging outdoor adventure and community engagement.
- We donate $25,000 annually to American Forests to support forest restoration and bring Tree Equity to cities across North America.
"Clif Family 2021 Kit's Killer Cab Cabernet Sauvignon - 93 points
Bursting flavors of mixed red and dark fruits accented by pink grapefruit pith are carried by silky, lightly tactile tannins into a lengthy finish. This Cabernet is mouthwatering, persistent and energetic. Spices emerge in the finish. —E.C.B." - Wine Enthusiast
