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 small-lot wines come to you at preferred member pricing.
How it works!
Every two months, we spotlight the wines we’re most excited about. Think of this as your guide to what’s heading your way. And remember — you can always swap your sips and customize your shipment once your 7-day reminder lands.
July & August Featured Wines
2019 Cima Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain — Library Release
Vanilla Bean, Blueberry & Tobacco
100% Cabernet Sauvignon (84% Cold Springs, 16% Croquet) • 20 months in 100% new French Oak • 303 cases produced • 14.8% alc. • Drinking beautifully now
THE STORY
Cima is the Italian word for “the peak” — the summit of everything our two Howell Mountain estate vineyards have to give. One sits on the north side of the mountain, one on the south, each shaped by its own soil and weather. Every year Laura hand-selects only the very best barrels from both sites to blend this one wine. We’ve been holding the 2019 back in the library, and the wait shows: those savory, fresh-bread-and-vanilla aromas that needed time have blossomed, and the tannins have settled into something broad and generous. This is a special-occasion bottle that’s finally hitting its stride — a rare chance to taste a Howell Mountain Cab with a few years of patience already behind it.
AT THE TABLE
Easy night in: a cheese board built around an aged cheddar and Clif Family farm-made jam alongside salty marcona almonds.
Worth the effort: a slow-braised short rib over creamy polenta — the kind of dish you start in the afternoon and let fill the house.
2021 Cold Springs Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain
Red Raspberry, Blackberry Pie & Blueberry Preserves
100% Cabernet Sauvignon (62% clone 7, 30% clone 337, 8% clone 4) • 20 months in 90% new French Oak • 407 cases produced • 14.8% alc. • Drink now through 2038
THE STORY
This is a single-vineyard wine from our Cold Springs Vineyard, tucked into the south side of Howell Mountain at 1,660 feet, ringed by tall evergreens. The soil here is decomposed volcanic ash (winemakers call it “tuff”) — it drains fast and gives the vines very little to live on, so the roots dig deep and the berries come in small, concentrated, and full of flavor. You can taste that work in the glass: bright fruit practically jumps out, the acidity keeps everything lively, and the finish is rich and savory with tannins that go long. Organically farmed, hand-harvested in the cool morning hours, and bottled from only the best barrels of a tiny lot.
AT THE TABLE
Easy night in: a smash burger with sharp cheddar and caramelized onions — the bright fruit loves a little char.
Worth the effort: grilled lamb chops with rosemary and garlic, a glass poured for everyone before the first bite.
2022 Proprietary Red Blend, Oak Knoll District
Blueberry Pie, Ripe Plum, Spice & Cinnamon
80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cabernet Franc, 6% Malbec, 3% Petit Verdot • 22 months in 75% new French Oak • 928 cases produced • 14.8% alc. • Drink now through 2039
THE STORY
Our flagship red blend comes from organically farmed grapes on our Valle di Sotto Estate Vineyard, in the heart of the Oak Knoll District at the southern end of Napa Valley. Cooling marine air sneaks up the valley here, and that breeze is the secret — it keeps the fruit bright and the acidity fresh. The result is the most welcoming wine of the trio: a chewy, generous entry, a plush core of blueberry pie and plum, and soft, well-integrated tannins that never overpower the table. This is the bottle to open on a weeknight just because friends came over. No occasion required.
AT THE TABLE
Easy night in: a margherita pizza or a big bowl of pasta with a slow-simmered tomato ragu.
Worth the effort: a herb-roasted pork loin with a cherry pan sauce, passed around the table family-style.
Extra Member Perks
- Napa Gondola - Enjoy 20% off gondola cruises through December 31st, 2026. Book Here.
- Harvest Inn - Enjoy 15% off any room through December 31st, 2026. Promo code "CLIF" can be used when booking. Book Here.
- Markham Vineyards – Book a Complimentary Discovery of Napa Wine Tasting for 2 with code: CLIFFAMILY. Valid 7 days per week through December 31st, 2026. Book Here.
- Crocker and Starr- Book a complimentary private Vineyard Experience tasting for 4 guests with code CLIF2026 through December 31st, 2026. Book Here.
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
- July 15th - Trivia Night
- July 22nd - Sip & Support: Napa Valley Vine Trail & Napa County Bike Coalition and American Street Food Napa Valley
- July 25th - Peak Season Supper Series, Summer
- August 5th - BINGO Night & Street Food Napa Valley
- August 16th - August Sunday Social
- August 19th - Sip & Support: Napa Humane & Street Food Napa Valley
- August 26th - Sip & Support: Sunrise Horse Rescue & Street Food Napa Valley
- September 20th - Farm Fest 2026
