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 wines are settling in the cellar. It’s a lovely time of year: cool mornings, long gatherings around the table, and LOTS of reasons to open something good.
We’d love to see you this holiday season. If a trip up the valley isn’t on the calendar*, we’re sending some of Napa Valley your way. Winemaker Laura Barrett recently tasted us through this season’s three Community Club selections, and we’re eager to share them with you. They’re the bottles we’ll be sipping at our own holiday tables, and we hope they end up at yours too.
*Members, your complimentary tastings make a great gift. You can pay them forward to friends, family and colleagues visiting Napa Valley over the holidays.
How Your Wine Drop Works
- Every 2 months we highlight wines we're most excited about.
- You'll receive a reminder 7 days before your shipment.
- You can customize or swap your wines anytime.
- Manage everything easily through your member portal.
- Use this as your guide to explore and plan your selections.
November & December Featured Wines
2024 Napa Valley Chardonnay
Green apple, crisp Bosc pear and lemon meringue pie
Loads of fruit flavors burst through with a touch of subtle oak on your first sip. The wine is soft, light and balanced. This is a ripe, juicy Chardonnay.
Chill this wine and pop the cork to go with all the rich fall flavors at your table. It’s also delicious on its own, with a quick and easy pairing of aged cheddar, crackers and Clif Family apple butter, while you cozy up on the couch for a night of crossword puzzles, crafting or old ’80s movies.
Pairs great with Butternut Squash Soup, Creamy Mushroom Risotto or Chicken Tamales.
Chef Magnus recommends pairing this wine with his recipe for Chive Goat Cheese Flatbreads with White Wine Jelly.
2023 Climber Red Blend
Blackberry, blueberry pie, luscious
Aromas of plum, blackberry and blueberry pie jump out of the glass. This is one of our favorite go-to wines, the kind we grab and pour without giving pairings much thought, because it goes with almost any dish or mood. A blend of 68% Merlot and 32% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Enjoy it after a day outdoors on a cool, crisp afternoon, or to warm up on a long, rainy evening. Turn up the tunes or the football game and relax into this glass.
Pair with Pozole, Beef Stir Fry or Marinara with Meatballs.
Chef Magnus recommends pairing the Climber with his recipe for Blue Cheese Canapés with Blackberry Jam & Honey.
2024 Clif Family x Reyna Noriega Red Wine Blend
Cherry, Baking Spices, Refreshing
Our fourth vintage of red, made in collaboration with Miami artist Reyna Noriega.
Bright, fresh red fruit fills the glass. A blend of 61% Zinfandel, 24% Petite Sirah and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, it opens with Bing cherry and baking spice that turn into warm, fresh-baked cherry pie. Give it a few minutes in the glass and floral notes come through, leading to a refreshing finish.
This is the bottle to open when you want to surprise your guests with something a little different. Or skip the occasion and pour it because it’s delicious. The label’s gorgeous, too.
Pair with: BBQ ribs, grilled portobellos or scalloped potatoes
Looking for a great appetizer to go along with this perfect red blend? Check out Chef Magnus' Tart Cherry Crisp with Fromage Blanc, BBQ Walnuts & Almonds and Strawberry Jam.
Extra Member Perks
PEJU Winery offers one of the most genuinely welcoming wine tasting experiences in the region — with options for every occasion, group size, and level of wine enthusiasm. A family-owned, female-led estate surrounded by their iconic vineyards and gardens. Clif Family Members receive 4 Complimentary Classic Tastings when you book here: PEJU Winery - Rutherford, CA. Use code CLIF to book your 4 Complimentary Tastings. Or shop their online store: Premium Napa Red, White & Rosé Wines | PEJU Winery | PEJU Winery and use code CLIF for 10% savings on your first purchase. Good through March 31, 2027
Tank Garage Winery is a unique tasting room located inside a restored 1930s gas station in Calistoga, California. The winery specializes in limited-production, one-off wine blends paired with vintage Americana decor. Clif Family Members receive a complimentary tasting for 4 when visiting. Book your experience here: https://www.exploretock.com/tankgaragewinery/ and when you arrive for your tasting identify yourself as a Clif Family Member to receive your complimentary tasting for 4. Or shop their online store https://www.tankgaragewinery.com/ for a 10% savings using code CLIFMEMBER10. Good through March 31, 2027.
The Inn at Southbridge is a darling little gem of a hotel nestled among ivy-draped walls, gravel pathways and a bubbly fountain in the heart of downtown St. Helena. Clif Family Winery has a preferred rate of 20% off published rates. To reserve your guest room, simply mention the Clif Family Winery preferred rate to their Front Desk or Reservation agents. Reservations may be reached at (855) 631-8473 or (707) 967-9400.
Other Member Partner Perks:
Lodging – Calistoga Motor Lodge, Harvest Inn, Inn at Southbridge and Senza Hotel
Wineries – Artesa, Markham, Crocker and Starr, and Sterling
Local Napa Businesses - Napa Gondola
Contact the Membership team at membership@cliffamily.com for further details.
More member benefits available every month (and day)!
Access to the SECRET MENU on the Food Truck.
4 complimentary tastings at the Tasting Room (by reservation) anytime you visit.
Pay your benefits forward — send friends and family for a complimentary tasting on your behalf, and you don't have to be present for their gift to apply.
Membership pricing on all gift sets.
Need a refresher on all your member benefits? Check them out HERE.
Events Coming Up
- November 4th: Sip & Support: Friends & Foundation, St. Helena Public Library + Korean Street Food Menu & Live Music
- November 5th: Trivia Night with Scott
- November 11th: Street Food Napa Valley - Korean
- November 13th: The Collector's Pour - Mesa, Arizona
- November 18th: Sip & Support: Circular Vineyard Film + Korean Street Food Menu & Live Music
- November 27th - Annual Post-Turkey Day Brunch
- December 3rd: Bingo Night with Keegan
- December 6th: Clif Family Holly Jolly Holiday Party: Toothpicks & Tinsel
- December 9th: Nimbus Arts + Street Food Menu & Live Music
- December 19th: Super Saturday Sip & Shop
Questions? We've got you. Feel free to ping the Membership Team at membership@cliffamily.com. We're happy to help with whatever you need!
