Napa Valley
Clif Family Winery
Clif Family Winery
A Perfect Pairing by Chef Magnus Young
A smoky, spicy, creamy and subtly sweet bite, paired with the Clif Family 2022 Valle di Sotto Zinfandel.
At Clif Family Winery, wine, food and farming are brought together through a shared commitment to craftsmanship and the land. Chef Marcus Young’s perfect pairing celebrates that connection, balancing contrasting flavors while highlighting Clif Family’s wines and the artisan producers of Napa and Sonoma County.
The Bite
Creamy ricotta softens the heat of the N’duja, while Red Wine & Cracked Pepper Jelly introduces a touch of sweetness. The jelly plays against the N’duja’s smokiness to create an almost barbecue-like flavor, while the Artisan Crisp and fresh thyme add fruit, texture and an aromatic finish.
Rustic Bakery Tart Cherry
Cacao Nib & Almond Artisan Crisps
Journeyman Meat Co. N’duja
Bellwether Farms Jersey Milk Ricotta
Thyme
Clif Family Red Wine & Cracked Pepper Jelly
The Wine
Clif Family 2022 Valle di Sotto Zinfandel
The N’duja’s gentle smokiness complements the wine’s fruit-forward character and subtle earthiness. Creamy ricotta rounds out the spice, allowing the Zinfandel and every layer of the bite to remain balanced. The wine comes from Clif Family’s Oak Knoll vineyard, which is certified organic, farmed regeneratively and planted with twelve grape varieties.
Meet Clif Family Winery
Rooted in Napa Valley, Clif Family brings the adventurous spirit behind Clif Bar to wine and food, with a commitment to thoughtful farming, craftsmanship and caring for its people, planet and community.
Chef Magnus Young
Chef Magnus Young approaches pairing by first considering the wine’s body, acidity, sweetness and overall flavor profile. He then builds each bite to create harmony while bringing out the best qualities of both the food and the wine.
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