GARY ERICKSON
OWNER & FOUNDER
Gary inherited a passion for outdoor adventure from his father and a love of homemade, authentic cooking from his mother and grandmother. These interests would come together to become Clif Bar & Company, the leading maker of organic energy food.
It was these same interests that also led him to develop a love of food and wine while on cycling trips throughout Europe. A day of cycling would inevitably end with a long meal and a great bottle of wine. Now we strive to bring these experiences to our guests at Clif Family.
KIT CRAWFORD
OWNER & FOUNDER
Kit inherited a passion for natural food from her parents who instilled in her the value of growing your own food and caring for the natural resources of the land. She now finds great pleasure in creating simple, seasonal meals for family and friends using the organic fruits and vegetables that grow on the Clif Family Farm.
Kit is actively involved in supporting the connection between family farmers and their local communities. She is the President of the Clif Bar Family Foundation and has been an advocate for creating sustainable food systems. As an avid cyclist, gardener and foodie, Kit brings each of these passions to life at Clif Family.
LINZI GAY
GENERAL MANAGER
Favorite Pairing:
Funghi Bruschetta and Kit’s Killer Cabernet
Favorite Clif Family product:
Toasted Coconut Dukkah
Favorite Word:
Jubilant
LAURA BARRETT
WINEMAKER
Favorite Pairing:
Chef John’s Wild Mushroom Porridge and Clif Family Grenache
Favorite Clif Family product:
Toasted Coconut & Cashews
Favorite Word:
Quintessential
JOHN MCCONNELL
EXECUTIVE CHEF
Favorite Pairing:
Porchetta Bruschetta and Clif Family Chardonnay
Favorite Clif Family Product:
Smoked Paprika Almonds
Favorite Word:
Twerk
MEG BARKLEY
DIRECTOR OF HOSPITALITY & WINE CLUB
Favorite Pairing:
Fava Fritto and Rte Blanc Sauvignon Blanc
Favorite Clif Family Product:
Blueberry Shrub
Favorite Word:
Sparkle!
EFRAIN BARRAGAN
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & DTC
Favorite Pairing:
Hot Link and Gary’s Improv Zinfandel
Favorite Clif Family Product:
Smoked Paprika Almonds
Favorite Word:
Fantastic
CANDICE CRAWFORD
Tasting Room & Events Manager
Favorite Pairing:
Pollo Diavolo Bruschetta and Clif Family Grenache
Favorite Clif Family Product:
Green Pepper Jam
Favorite Word:
Accoutrements
TESSA HENRY
FARM MANAGER
Favorite Pairing:
Funghi Bruschetta with Gary’s Zin
Favorite Clif Family Product:
Lemon Drop Hot Sauce
Favorite Word:
Vitality
ASHLEY COX
WINE CLUB MANAGER
Favorite Pairing:
Cavallo Salad and Rose'
Favorite Clif Family Product:
Blackberry Preserves
Favorite Word:
Umami
COLBY EIERMAN
Consulting Gardener
Favorite Pairing:
Italian Ramen and Gary’s Improv Zin
Favorite Clif Family Product:
Seasonal Shrub
Favorite Word:
Petrichor
DREW ERICKSON
Conservationist
Favorite Pairing:
Tri Colore salad and Rte Blanc
Favorite Clif Family Product:
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Favorite Word:
Buzzzzzz
FRED SCONBERG
Operations Manager
Favorite Pairing:
POTATO “CHIPS” fingerling potato “tostones,” and Rte Blanc
Favorite Clif Family Product:
Dark Chocolate Toffee Pistachios
Favorite Word:
Effervescent
Samantha Newman
Assistant Wine Club Manager
Favorite Pairing:
Petite Sirah and the TV show "Scandal"
Favorite Clif Family Product:
Jimmy Nardello and Golden Greek Hot Sauces
Favorite Word:
Cheers
Taylor Martin
Gifting Sales
Favorite Pairing:
Potato “Chips” and Clif Family Viognier
Favorite Clif Family Product:
Red Pepper Jam
Favorite Word:
Amuse-bouche
