Approaching the Clif Family Tasting Room on Main Street in St. Helena, chances are that the bright green Bruschetteria Food Truck parked under the trees at curbside is the first thing to catch your eye. And it’s the perfect place to begin this story.

Actually, the story started more than 20 years ago when co-founders Gary Erickson and his wife Kit Crawford decided to turn their love of cycling, good food and wine, and great company into something special. Clif Family Winery & Farm was born from their desire to craft excellent small-batch food and wine while prioritizing the well-being of their community, people, and planet.

This dedication to responsible practices extends far beyond their delicious food and wine offerings. In 2023, Clif Family Winery became a Certified B Corporation status, one of only a handful of companies in the wine industry to have received this level of recognition. As Linzi Gay, president of Clif Family Winery, said, “As a company that has focused on caring for our planet, people, and community since we began this journey 20 years ago, this certification acknowledges the hard work that our team does and every day to be better stewards of the earth.”

Tending to that vision over the years, a small garden at the edge of a century-old olive grove evolved to encompass 90 acres of 11 grape varietals thriving in Napa Valley’s Howell Mountain and Oak Knoll District AVAs. In addition to grapes, Clif Family farms over 70 crops on five acres that are harvested and delivered to the culinary team for the freshest food truck dishes and seasonal wine-tasting experiences.

Today, guests are drawn to the Clif Family Tasting Room’s warm, friendly hospitality, where they can enjoy organically farmed wines made by winemaker Laura Barrett and paired with seasonal menus created by their award-winning culinary team. At tables and chairs on the front patio and on the back deck overlooking the Mayacamas mountain range, there are outdoor options for weekday walk-ins as well.

Always fun for a relaxing break, the Clif Family Bruschetteria (the food truck is open Wednesday through Sunday) serves tasty seasonal menu items such as bruschette, porchetta, rotisserie chicken, farm fresh salads, and seasonal sides.

Alternatively, book an appointment at the Clif Family Enoteca Private Tasting Salon behind the Clif Family Tasting Room for a more intimate and in-depth exploration of Clif Family’s culinary and wine pairings.

For more information www.cliffamily.com