Clif Family Winery

2019 'The Climber' Bordeaux Style Red Wine, Napa Valley, CA
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Out of stock

Price:
$42.00
Availablity

Out of stock

Appearance medium ruby
Aromas blackberry, cherry, cinnamon stick, vanilla, cedar, star anise, olive, potting soil
Palate blueberry, cherry, butterscotch, bright acidity, soft tannins
Food Pairing Suggestions
Try this delectable red blend with pepperoni or sausage pizza, vegetarian lasagna, roast chicken, pork tenderloin - or your favorite burger. Will work with a range of medium to hard cheeses as well.
Composition

77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Petite Verdot, 6% Merlot, 5% Malbec, 1% Cabernet Franc

Region

Napa Valley, CA


Alcohol
14.8%
Aging Potential
Allow the screw cap to guide you - drink and enjoy now!
About The Vineyard

The Climber is a Bordeaux style red wine blend made from grapes grown in western side of the Oak Knoll AVA


Winemaker Notes

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.


Aged 18 months in neutral French oak.


Tasting Events

Watch our interview with Winemaker Laura Barrett to learn the difference between organic, sustainable and biodynamic grape-growing and winemaking below.


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Winemaker

Laura Barrett

About the Winemaker

Laura Barrett brings her passion for wine, a life-long love of science and attention to detail to winemaking at Clif Family. Inspired by her first harvest in New Zealand, Laura received a Masters in Viticulture and Enology from the University of California, Davis and trained under some of Napa Valley’s most celebrated winemakers. With a vineyard-driven approach and a focus on organic farming, Laura is enthusiastic about working to create balanced and elegant wines.

 

About the Winery
Clif Family Winery
All 90 acres of Clif Family estate vineyards and farm are certified organic and certified Napa Green, a “soil-to-bottle” sustainability program. Clif Family Winery is committed to improving the efficiency of their crop inputs and increasing their soil organic matter and plant diversity.
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