Lot 17: Clif Family Wine Retreat on Howell Mountain
Clif Family celebrates wine, food, and adventure in all that they do.
Their story begins with Gary and Kit’s cycling adventures through Italy where long days of cycling would end in leisurely evenings of good wine, food and hospitality. As great lovers of food, wine and adventure, Gary and Kit sought to bring these memorable experiences to their Napa Valley home. Their organic farm and estate vineyards located high atop Howell Mountain and from valley floor in the Oak Knoll District provide a bounty of grapes, olives, fruit, and vegetables to fuel the journey.
Howell Mountain is home to a rich tapestry of rolling hills and microclimates that produce some of the best wines in Napa. Nestled on top of this mountain, amid a sprawling five-acres of Cabernet Sauvignon vines, sits the Clif Family’s Cold Springs Estate with a guest house, your home base to an authentic Napa Valley retreat.
Lot 17: Clif Family Wine Retreat on Howell Mountain
Clif Family celebrates wine, food, and adventure in all that they do.
Their story begins with Gary and Kit’s cycling adventures through Italy where long days of cycling would end in leisurely evenings of good wine, food and hospitality. As great lovers of food, wine and adventure, Gary and Kit sought to bring these memorable experiences to their Napa Valley home. Their organic farm and estate vineyards located high atop Howell Mountain and from valley floor in the Oak Knoll District provide a bounty of grapes, olives, fruit, and vegetables to fuel the journey.
Howell Mountain is home to a rich tapestry of rolling hills and microclimates that produce some of the best wines in Napa. Nestled on top of this mountain, amid a sprawling five-acres of Cabernet Sauvignon vines, sits the Clif Family’s Cold Springs Estate with a guest house, your home base to an authentic Napa Valley retreat.
In this stylish 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom craftsman guest house with its signature artisan aesthetic, your party will wake up to the soft melodies of nature that extend throughout all 22 acres of this gorgeous property. Let the morning hours drift away into the timeless ambience of your verdant surroundings, but remember, you are in Napa. There are wines to be had!
Clif Family invites you to La CIMA Reserva, a private flight tasting of their small production, single vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon wines from the highly acclaimed Howell Mountain Estate Vineyards. You will enjoy expertly crafted pairings to highlight and showcase the nuances of each wine with a focus on local and seasonal ingredients from the organic Clif Family Farm and local purveyors.
After delighting your palate in true wine-country style, retire to the guest house with your favorite bottle(s) and some local market items. The beautiful kitchen and outdoor patio is a perfect way to wrap up your day. When the sun sets and invites the refreshing chill of the mountain air, turn your attention to the night sky as you melt in the steaming waters of the property’s hot tub.
To complete the experience, take home a Cabernet Sauvignon magnum, which, upon opening, is guaranteed to awaken your senses and take you back to the lovely time you had at the Cold Springs Estate.
Find time to slow down, fill your glass and relax during your stay at Clif Family Winery.
2018 Cold Springs Cabernet Sauvignon (Magnum)
Quantity: 1
Inclusions:
- 2-night stay for 6 at Clif Family’s Cold Springs Estate on Howell Mountain in Napa Valley (4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms)
- Private tasting at the Clif Family Enoteca, St. Helena
Limitations:
- To be scheduled on a mutually agreed upon date
- Expires September 2023
- Black-out dates to apply
- Transportation and meals not included
Donor: Clif Family Winery
Opening Bid: $2,400