2021 Clif Family Winery Kit's Killer Cab

 

2021 Clif Family Winery Kit's Killer Cab

Kit's Killer Cab from Clif Family Winery was first tasted twenty years ago from barrel.  It was Kit Crawford, co-owner and co-founder of the winery, who dubbed this Napa Valley Cabernet a "killer" wine, so naturally, it had to go into bottle!

The family behind this label is also the pioneers of the incredibly popular and tasty Clif Bar, a portable and nutritious snack for on-the-go professionals, outdoor enthusiasts, busy moms... well, you get it.  Everyone loves a Clif Bar, right?

Clif Family Winery started out as a small garden and a place to grow olives and fruit from planted trees.  Next, bring in the wine and eventually a tasting salon.  You want a food truck?  Check!  You want to be part of a Peloton riding club?  No problem!  There's nothing that these folks can't or won't do as long as it makes sense to their brand and goal to bring delicious products to life.  Today, Clif Family Winery grows nine grape varietals on 90 acres of Estate Vineyards.  Sustainable farming is paramount, and their vineyards are CCOF certified organic.  We absolutely love this story and their commitment to keeping things "green".

The 2021 Clif Family Winery Kit's Killer Cab is 100% Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a delicious and welcome bottle from a vintage that, quite frankly, the valley needed!  The 2020 vintage saw severe devastation from wildfires and 2021 was quite literally, for the most part, a gift from the heavens.  Gorgeous, dark violet in the glass with lifting aromas of ripe blueberry, blackberry preserves, and chocolate covered espresso beans.  Swirling introduces additional aromas of barn wood and soy sauce.

Flavors are layered and bring forward dark, rich red fruits, tobacco leaf, ripe plum and a finish that hints of damp earth.   This wine is indeed a "killer" and it would be fun to revisit this in a few years.  Anyone seeking a fairly priced and inviting Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, look no further!

2021 Clif Family Winery Kit's Killer Cab Label

ABV:  14.9%

Napa Valley AVA

Winery:  Clif Family Winery

Suggested retail price:  $85.00

Drink The Bottles score:  94/100



Location: 709 Main St, St Helena, CA 94574, USA

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