Clif Family 'The Climber' Napa Valley 2022 (750 ml)

Composition 80% Merlot , 11% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot

Appellation Napa Valley

Vineyard Clif Family Valle di Sotto Vineyard

Sustainability B Corp Certified, Organically Farmed, Napa Green Vineyard, Fish Friendly Farming

Aging Program 16 months in 25% new French Oak

Alcohol 14.9%

Harvest Date September 14th - October 12th, 2022

Cases 1431

Tasting Notes
Cabernet aromas of plum, black raspberry, cedar and cinnamon. Aromatics are bright and prominent, jumping from the glass. On the palate, the entry is soft and light with medium weight tannins and refreshing acidity supports a long finish.

Vineyard
This wine is made with organically farmed grapes from our Valle Di Sotto Estate Vineyard located in the heart of the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley. The Oak Knoll District is located at the southern end of the Napa 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 sorted before processing. After a brief 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 2022 The Climber Red Blend - 92 points
A blend of Zinfandel and Petite Sirah, this estate Zin forward combo mixes fresh berries, bramble and spice with savory notes of cooked mushroom and freshly cracked pepper. Full of flavor and length, this is an approachable, friendly red blend. —E.C.B." - Wine Enthusiast

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