Clif Family Winery

The Climber Limited Release Merlot Blend

9.033 ratings
9.22 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck
Top Notes For
Tracy Hall

Rich, fruits mid palate and a smooth finish. This is really nice. Please decant. It really hits its stride a couple days after opening.

Rich, fruits mid palate and a smooth finish. This is really nice. Please decant. It really hits its stride a couple days after opening.

Oct 20th, 2018
Kristin the Wine Girl

Plumminess and baking spice on the nose, complimentary palate. A nice big bodied red, but nothing I would go out of my way to find.

Plumminess and baking spice on the nose, complimentary palate. A nice big bodied red, but nothing I would go out of my way to find.

Mar 25th, 2018
Tyler Morris

This quickly became one of my favorite wineries! Friendly, approachable, small production, delicious food products and delicious wines! This vintage is 96% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, and 1% Malbec. I get loads of blueberry, cedar, licorice, flowers (maybe violets), cherry and a hint of peppermint here. Medium body with medium grippy tannins that carry flavors of cherry, licorice and a flint like flavor. Give it time to breathe. Made very much in a old world less fruit forward manner.

This quickly became one of my favorite wineries! Friendly, approachable, small production, delicious food products and delicious wines! This vintage is 96% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, and 1% Malbec. I get loads of blueberry, cedar, licorice, flowers (maybe violets), cherry and a hint of peppermint here. Medium body with medium grippy tannins that carry flavors of cherry, licorice and a flint like flavor. Give it time to breathe. Made very much in a old world less fruit forward manner.

Oct 5th, 2018
Michael Eskridge

So much flavor. Not too dry.

So much flavor. Not too dry.

Jun 18th, 2017
Dave Moore

2014 Vintage: spectacular! Love the tannins. Tastes of earth, leather, black cherry.

2014 Vintage: spectacular! Love the tannins. Tastes of earth, leather, black cherry.

Nov 18th, 2016
Erika Kraselsky Whetzel

My favorite is the Killer Cab however this is a close second! And a fantastic everyday wine!

My favorite is the Killer Cab however this is a close second! And a fantastic everyday wine!

Oct 30th, 2016
Lance Anders

Bigger than I expected, but really enjoyed it.

Bigger than I expected, but really enjoyed it.

Jun 4th, 2016
Tom W
8.9

Pretty young, I'd hold off for a bit

Pretty young, I'd hold off for a bit

Dec 14th, 2015
Sarah Best

Macerated black fruit, baking spice, white pepper on nose. Moderate tannins, missing a little acidity. Plums, ripe blackberries, sugar cookie batter.

Macerated black fruit, baking spice, white pepper on nose. Moderate tannins, missing a little acidity. Plums, ripe blackberries, sugar cookie batter.

Jun 12th, 2015
Tim Dowling

Wonderful fruit flavors

Wonderful fruit flavors

May 24th, 2015