The Climber – Napa Valley Red Blend
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Region | California |
| Producer | Clif Family Winery |
| Size | 750mL |
| Style | Red |
| Practices | Certified Organic, Organic |
| Grapes | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot |
| Other Features | B-Corp, Vegan, Woman-Owned/Crafted |
68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot. The grapes come from CCOF-certified Valle Di Sotto Vineyard in the heart of the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley. The Oak Knoll District is located 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.
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 (35% new) for 16 months of aging.
Cabernet aromas of blackberry, blueberry, cedar, and clove fill the glass. The wine has beautiful color with a bright red hue and purple density in the center. There is a gorgeous freshness from the acidity up front, followed by medium-weight tannins in the middle. Merlot fruit flavors carry this wine to a long finish, filled with great tannin and fruit balance. 14.9% alcohol. 788 cases produced.
About the Producer
Clif Family Winery and Farm is an extension of Gary Erickson and Kit Crawford’s values, a homage to their farming roots, and a way to give back to people, planet and community. Nestled in the rolling hills of Napa Valley, Gary and Kit, co-creators of Clif Bar, let their love of small batch wine and food grow into a 100- acre organic vineyard, vegetable garden and fruit orchard. Clif Family Winery & Farm was born from their desire to nurture delight in every day, spend time savoring and celebrating, and focus on building and sharing community.
As a certified B Corp, each product promotes organic and sustainable agriculture, fair labor practices, and a dedication to creating a better future. The vineyards are located in the Howell Mountain and Oak Knoll District AVA’s of the Napa Valley. Their estate vineyards hold CCOF and Napa Green certifications, reflecting their commitment to environmental responsibility. Their winemaker, Laura Barrett, follows a vineyard-first approach to craft elegant, beautifully balanced wines. Her wines are a timeless expression of Napa’s potential.
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