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BYOPitons
OK, dude, I admit I was pretty POed when I saw what you’d done with our canteens.
Replacing all of our water with 2006 Clif Climber Red? Total jerk move, I thought. Out on a hike, that water could make the difference between survival and, uh, un-survival or whatever. Believe me when I say, dude, that I was ready to throw you into a ravine for that little stunt.
But for some reason, I took a sip. And then another. And one more. By now I had calmed down. I could see – or, rather, taste – the beauty in what you’d done. This California red blend combines the dark ruby color, cherry and spice aromas, and ripe, juicy tannins of Zinfandel and Syrah with the depth and structure of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. By the time that Petite Sirah-style long, juicy finish set in, I was ready to forgive.
Then I noticed that it’s made by the same Clif people responsible for every climber’s favorite protein bars. At that point, dude, my hate turned to hugs.
Now, of course, wine and rock-climbing don’t mix. No problem, though: once we found what you’d put in our canteens, we never left base camp.
2006 Clif Climber Red:
- Blend: 32% Zinfandel, 28% Syrah, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, 4% Petite Sirah
- Alcohol: 14.7%
- Release Date: Fall 2009
- Cases Produced: 5,000 Cases
- Winemaker: Sarah Gott
Dark ruby in color, the 2006 Climber Red features enticing aromas of blackberry and spice while juicy flavors of raspberry and black cherry are the introduction to this well balanced wine. Intense notes of black fruit, cocoa and espresso commingle on the mid palate as the integrated tannins carry the ripe fruit flavors through for a long luscious finish.
