Rise and Wine Tasting review: Out of the 5 wineries we visited, this was the most underwhelming tasting that we did. It was a bit too slow paced, in comparison to the small splash of wine you got on each pour. We each got our own individual food spread, which was very minimal, and were advised to eat it slowly so we could taste the flavors with each new wine that came out. But because the food was so small (I wasn't expecting a large breakfast, but still), we were trying so hard to nibble on it just to make it last to the next wine. It just felt like an unnatural pairing experience. My suggestion is that instead of giving a plate of the full spread of food upfront, they should've brought out 1 food item w/ 1 wine, and served it in stages instead. Overall, it just wasn't worth the price, for what you got. 2/5
Overall review: Really love the space, they have a great tasting room w/ bar, spacious and comfy patio, plus convenient additional tables/seating in front by the road. The Bruschetteria food truck is EXCELLENT! The food is fresh from the farm, healthy and creative. Inside, there's a wonderful selection of Clif's own artisan condiments, such as flavored honey spreads, jams, spices, hot sauce, and more. I saw that they do a happy hour as well. The bar seems like a nice place to sit and drink casually. You can come here without the need for a tour or appointment, and just enjoy the food truck and bar. 5/5
David Smith
Driving, or just not drinking? Ask for the mocktail tasting made with Clif preserves.
Marcela Schott
Maya took excellent care of us during our tasting. Excellent wine and we enjoyed learning about their history as well.
Julia Sefler
This is one of my FAVORITE wineries in Napa! Great food, friendly service, warm atmosphere, and fantastic wine selection. Chilled vibe with great deals on the wine memberships, i’m not usually a white or rose gal but both are incredibly well balanced
Dylan
Incredible food, wine was fantastic. The bruschetta was mind-blowing. Honestly the best I’ve ever had.
We ended up having an issue disconnecting our ev from the charger.. the staff, especially Jessica, were so attentive and helped us resolve this charger related issue for over an hour. The handle of the charger was stuck in our car.
They brought us water and stayed with us, getting on the phone themselves with roadside assistance to find a solution. They spent an hour helping us out, ultimately McGuivering a solution and getting us free. 10/10 hospitality
William ORourke
A nice visit to Cliff Winery. My family and I weren't big fans of their selections, but their friendly staff, comfortable setting, walking distance to St. Helena made it worth a visit.
Matthew Hults
Maya was a fabulous host! Can not say enough amazing words about the place or her! An amazing place to start your wine tours off w a homegrown brunch. She’s the best and so is their wine - my gf did the review
Justine Woo
Antonia made our tasting experience very memorable. She is very generous, personable and passionate, and we loved learning about the history of Clif wines from her. I highly recommend requesting her for your tasting.
Natasha K
Great people and service!!! Thank you so much for welcoming us!!
Marcos McAtee
If you're looking for a truly unforgettable wine tasting experience, look no further than Cliff Winery and the Enoteca wine and food tasting. From the moment you step foot onto the picturesque grounds of Cliff Winery, you are transported to a world of luxury and indulgence.
The Enoteca wine and food tasting is a must-do for any wine enthusiast. The carefully curated selection of wines perfectly complements the delicious bites prepared by the talented chefs. Each pairing is expertly chosen to enhance the flavors of both the wine and the food, creating a harmonious symphony of tastes on your palate.
The staff at Cliff Winery are knowledgeable and passionate about their craft, and their enthusiasm is infectious. They are more than happy to share their expertise with you, guiding you through each tasting and helping you discover new favorites along the way.
The setting of Cliff Winery is simply breathtaking, with sweeping views of the vineyards and rolling hills. It's the perfect backdrop for a leisurely afternoon of sipping wine and savoring gourmet bites.
Overall, the Enoteca wine and food tasting at Cliff Winery is a truly exceptional experience that should not be missed. Whether you're a wine connoisseur or just looking for a unique and memorable outing, this is the place for you. Trust me, you won't be disappointed.
We were looking for a place that took walk-ins AND was kid friendly, hard to find in Napa! But we gave Clif Fam a try and they came through in shining colors. We got there and Mickey told us to come in, found a nice space for us, and was super informative and warm and welcoming of our kids. Napa is increasingly becoming a place where kids are not welcome (a sad statement of our culture) but Clif Family was kid friendly and we appreciate that. The wines were also top notch, so good we couldn’t leave without buying 9 bottles! Keep up the good work guys ?
Rachel W
We visited wineries in St. Helena and this was our favorite stop. We popped in for a glass while we waited for an appointment and what a wonderful find. The place was relaxing, great music playing, clean/comfy, beautiful patio, and we had the kindest man give us recommendations for our anniversary dinner. On top of that he gave us a bottle of wine as a gift for our 20th! This truly is a gem and the wine was excellent!
Chris Wojtysiak
Amazing service. Super friendly with good music. Owner is the nicest guy ever, we celebrated our 20 year marriage at his 20th year open. He hooked us up with a bottle of wine to share the occasion. Great place!!
Libby Stein
The Saturday morning wine and rise tasting experience was the highlight of our trip to Napa Valley. I will absolutely come back the next time I’m in the area. Definitely a must not miss!! They also have EV charging!
G Meredith
You are stupid if you don't visit cliff atleast once. This is the place you come even as a tourist to get the full effect! Mickey is on another level. I travel the world so I have the right to say I never felt like family at a company. If he is off then cancel my reservation until he comes back. I am a member at several clubs but still... cliff makes me feel like family. Makes my off days feel worth it! Thank you cliff and being in aviation I'll make sure the WORLD KNOWS, come to Cliff for the best wine experience america has to offer! Thanks family
Rise and Wine Tasting review:
Out of the 5 wineries we visited, this was the most underwhelming tasting that we did. It was a bit too slow paced, in comparison to the small splash of wine you got on each pour. We each got our own individual food spread, which was very minimal, and were advised to eat it slowly so we could taste the flavors with each new wine that came out. But because the food was so small (I wasn't expecting a large breakfast, but still), we were trying so hard to nibble on it just to make it last to the next wine. It just felt like an unnatural pairing experience. My suggestion is that instead of giving a plate of the full spread of food upfront, they should've brought out 1 food item w/ 1 wine, and served it in stages instead. Overall, it just wasn't worth the price, for what you got. 2/5
Overall review:
Really love the space, they have a great tasting room w/ bar, spacious and comfy patio, plus convenient additional tables/seating in front by the road. The Bruschetteria food truck is EXCELLENT! The food is fresh from the farm, healthy and creative. Inside, there's a wonderful selection of Clif's own artisan condiments, such as flavored honey spreads, jams, spices, hot sauce, and more. I saw that they do a happy hour as well. The bar seems like a nice place to sit and drink casually. You can come here without the need for a tour or appointment, and just enjoy the food truck and bar. 5/5
Driving, or just not drinking? Ask for the mocktail tasting made with Clif preserves.
Maya took excellent care of us during our tasting. Excellent wine and we enjoyed learning about their history as well.
This is one of my FAVORITE wineries in Napa! Great food, friendly service, warm atmosphere, and fantastic wine selection. Chilled vibe with great deals on the wine memberships, i’m not usually a white or rose gal but both are incredibly well balanced
Incredible food, wine was fantastic. The bruschetta was mind-blowing. Honestly the best I’ve ever had.
We ended up having an issue disconnecting our ev from the charger.. the staff, especially Jessica, were so attentive and helped us resolve this charger related issue for over an hour. The handle of the charger was stuck in our car.
They brought us water and stayed with us, getting on the phone themselves with roadside assistance to find a solution. They spent an hour helping us out, ultimately McGuivering a solution and getting us free. 10/10 hospitality
A nice visit to Cliff Winery. My family and I weren't big fans of their selections, but their friendly staff, comfortable setting, walking distance to St. Helena made it worth a visit.
Maya was a fabulous host! Can not say enough amazing words about the place or her! An amazing place to start your wine tours off w a homegrown brunch. She’s the best and so is their wine - my gf did the review
Antonia made our tasting experience very memorable. She is very generous, personable and passionate, and we loved learning about the history of Clif wines from her. I highly recommend requesting her for your tasting.
Great people and service!!!
Thank you so much for welcoming us!!
If you're looking for a truly unforgettable wine tasting experience, look no further than Cliff Winery and the Enoteca wine and food tasting. From the moment you step foot onto the picturesque grounds of Cliff Winery, you are transported to a world of luxury and indulgence.
The Enoteca wine and food tasting is a must-do for any wine enthusiast. The carefully curated selection of wines perfectly complements the delicious bites prepared by the talented chefs. Each pairing is expertly chosen to enhance the flavors of both the wine and the food, creating a harmonious symphony of tastes on your palate.
The staff at Cliff Winery are knowledgeable and passionate about their craft, and their enthusiasm is infectious. They are more than happy to share their expertise with you, guiding you through each tasting and helping you discover new favorites along the way.
The setting of Cliff Winery is simply breathtaking, with sweeping views of the vineyards and rolling hills. It's the perfect backdrop for a leisurely afternoon of sipping wine and savoring gourmet bites.
Overall, the Enoteca wine and food tasting at Cliff Winery is a truly exceptional experience that should not be missed. Whether you're a wine connoisseur or just looking for a unique and memorable outing, this is the place for you. Trust me, you won't be disappointed.
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We were looking for a place that took walk-ins AND was kid friendly, hard to find in Napa! But we gave Clif Fam a try and they came through in shining colors. We got there and Mickey told us to come in, found a nice space for us, and was super informative and warm and welcoming of our kids. Napa is increasingly becoming a place where kids are not welcome (a sad statement of our culture) but Clif Family was kid friendly and we appreciate that. The wines were also top notch, so good we couldn’t leave without buying 9 bottles! Keep up the good work guys ?
We visited wineries in St. Helena and this was our favorite stop. We popped in for a glass while we waited for an appointment and what a wonderful find. The place was relaxing, great music playing, clean/comfy, beautiful patio, and we had the kindest man give us recommendations for our anniversary dinner. On top of that he gave us a bottle of wine as a gift for our 20th! This truly is a gem and the wine was excellent!
Amazing service. Super friendly with good music. Owner is the nicest guy ever, we celebrated our 20 year marriage at his 20th year open. He hooked us up with a bottle of wine to share the occasion. Great place!!
The Saturday morning wine and rise tasting experience was the highlight of our trip to Napa Valley. I will absolutely come back the next time I’m in the area. Definitely a must not miss!! They also have EV charging!
You are stupid if you don't visit cliff atleast once. This is the place you come even as a tourist to get the full effect! Mickey is on another level. I travel the world so I have the right to say I never felt like family at a company. If he is off then cancel my reservation until he comes back. I am a member at several clubs but still... cliff makes me feel like family. Makes my off days feel worth it! Thank you cliff and being in aviation I'll make sure the WORLD KNOWS, come to Cliff for the best wine experience america has to offer! Thanks family
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