| Rating | 88 |
| Style | White |
| Variety | Gewürztraminer |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Appellation |
Anderson Valley Mendocino County North Coast California USA |
| ABV | 14.1% |
| Price | $30.00 |
| Print Shelf Talker | |
| Reviewed By | |
| Review Updated | 2020-12-11 |
Perfect For
Drinking Outside the Lines, Spicy Pairings, Taco Tuesday
Drink If You Like
Gewürztraminer, Riesling , Sauvignon Blanc
Clif Family Winery Gewürtztraminer 2018 Review
This wine is fun. It has a viscous depth that is balanced by bracing acidity. It smells like pears, honey, and ginger, and it coats the palate just enough to calm the heat of spicy food like green pad Thai or hot chicken.
As of 2024, VinePair no longer participates in any affiliate programs. All links included in our content are as a convenience to our readers, not for earning commission — we receive no monetary value from them. Learn more about our tastings & review department here!
Related Reads
Related Clif Family Winery Reviews
Clif Family Winery Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2024:
At the southern end of Napa’s Oak Knoll district sits the Valle di Sotto Vineyard, the source of the Clif Family’s Sauvignon Blanc ...
Clif Family Winery Kit's Killer Cab 2021:
Clif Family Winery’s vineyards are organic and Napa Green certified, but the estate has been farming this way since the early ‘90s. ...
Clif Family Winery 'Kit's Killer Cab' Cabernet Sauvignon 2021:
This wine is expressive and texture with beautiful balance. It has a wonderful nose that screams Napa Cab with peppery notes hovering above ...
Related Gewürztraminer Reviews
Corey Creek 'Deep Roots' Gewürztraminer 2022:
Winemaker Marin Brennan is making magic on the North Fork of Long Island. She's pushing the envelope at Corey Creek, a small-batch offshoot ...
Featured Gewürztraminer Articles
These Vines Aren’t for Wine. They’re for Data.:
Winemakers across the world are turning plots of land into mini-science labs to analyze how grapes are adapting to the climate crisis.
15 Winemakers to Watch in 2024:
With hundreds of new and exciting wineries popping up every year, here are 15 winemakers to keep an eye on in 2024.
North of Atlanta, the Tides Are Changing for Georgia-Grown Wine:
When Georgia is mentioned in wine-centric circles, it's usually centered on the country, but the state of Georgia is equally impressive.
The 30 Best White Wines for 2024:
Among a sea of white wines tasted at VinePair this past year, these are 30 of the best to fill your glasses with in 2024.
