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The Clif Family Blog
Updates from the people behind our wines and food, including our winemaker Laura Barrett and Executive Chef Magnus Young. Read on for entertaining ideas, recipes, events, membership news, press, and our sustainability work.
Community Club: November and December News
Harvest is in, and Napa Valley has gone quiet in the best way. The last picks are behind us, the vines are turning gold, amber and rust, and the new...
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The Wine Drop: November and December News
Harvest is in, and Napa Valley has gone quiet in the best way. The last picks are behind us, the vines are turning gold, amber and rust, and the new...
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The Cab Drop: November and December News
Harvest is in, and Napa Valley has gone quiet in the best way. The last picks are behind us, the vines are turning gold, amber and rust, and the new...
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Mangia! by Clif Family: November & December News
The short, cozy days of the season are made for the table inside: slow Sunday suppers, a Friendsgiving spread that takes over the whole counter, a cheeseboard by the fire...
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Community Club: September and October News
Harvest is here in Napa Valley, and the valley is happening. It's easily one of our favorite times of year… the mornings are cool, the air is perfumed with grapes,...
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The Cab Drop: September and October News
Harvest is here in Napa Valley, and the valley is happening. It's easily one of our favorite times of year… the mornings are cool, the air is perfumed with grapes,...
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The Wine Drop: September and October News
Harvest is here in Napa Valley, and the valley is happening. It's easily one of our favorite times of year… the mornings are cool, the air is perfumed with grapes,...
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Mangia! by Clif Family: September & October News
Feel good about what you eat. Feel better about who feeds you. Here’s what’s heading your way this season — two unique jams, small-batch jams, a fan-favorite organic nut mix...
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Mangia! by Clif Family: July & August Mangia! News
he long light of summer is made for the table outside — long lunches that drift into the afternoon, a cheeseboard balanced on your knees at an outdoor concert, a...
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The Cab Drop: July & August Cab Drop News
Cab Drop members have access to all our Estate Cabernets plus our private library collection — a selection of limited releases and past vintages curated by Winemaker Laura Barrett. These...
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The Wine Drop : July & August Wine Drop News
We're excited to share this season's Wine Drop — three summer-ready bottles from Winemaker Laura Barrett that are made for gathering. Whether you're packing a picnic, firing up the grill,...
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Wine Subscription Gift Guide: How Wine Clubs Work, What They Cost, and How to Choose the Right One
There’s a moment a few minutes into any good dinner when someone reaches for the bottle a second time. That second pour is the whole point. It’s when the conversation...
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Can You Ship Wine in Summer? Here’s How We Keep Every Bottle Cool
Picture a lazing evening in July. Friends drift over for no real reason, the grill’s going, and someone’s already asking what you’re pouring. That’s the whole point of summer, and...
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Spring Sips & B Corp Perks: The Clif Family March/April Wine Drop
Wine Drop News We’re excited to share this season’s Wine Drop featuring the 2025 Reyna Rosé of Cabernet Franc and lots of member perks that you can unlock in March...
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Join the Family: The Best Napa Valley Wine Club & Artisan Food Memberships
Blog Post By Meg Barkley
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Taste the Harvest: The Clif Family Mangia! Food Box Subscription
Napa Valley Artisan Food Delivered: Organic, Seasonal & Farm-to-Table At Clif Family Winery and Farm, we believe the true flavor of Napa Valley is found in the soil. That's why we've...
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Explore this Season’s Mangia! Box
Pluot Lavender Jam Loveliness in a jar, waiting for your next culinary adventure. Our Pluot Lavender Jam is a combination of juicy pluot fruit, harvested at the peak of summer,...
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Relax and Recharge: The Must-Sip Wines in Your November Wine Club Shipment
Your November Wineventures shipment features some of our very limited production wines. These are perfect wines to gather around the table with family to explore new varietals and temperatures and...
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The Perfect Picnic Pairings: The Wine Drop Summer Features
Summer on Repeat Ready for sun-drenched days and warm, lingering evenings? It's the perfect time to enjoy a leisurely picnic with family and friends all summer long. At Clif Family,...
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Summer Grilling & Cabernet: Fall Cab Drop Features
We're giving our Cab Drop Members the chance to taste some delicious library wines from our Howell Mountain Estate Vineyards. Our winemaker, Laura Barret, crafts wines that can be enjoyed...
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