Clif Family Winery The Climber Pouch 1.5L 4-Pack
$53.99 (Normally $68.00) 21% off List Price
Size 1.5 Liters
The Climber Pouch Chardonnay (Non-Vintage) 1.5L 2-Pack
The Climber Pouch Cabernet Sauvignon (Non-Vintage) 1.5L 2-Pack

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• Summer shipping is in effect so don't worry about your wine.
  
• Every winery needs a separate license from each state which is why your state isn't listed.
  

This is extremely fun to serve out of - you just wander around from glass to glass and use the spigot to serve. It's the same wine we've come to know from Clif, in a funky package. Super great for parties, and you can't beat the price - you're essentially getting 8 bottles for $54.

Six liters of quality juice for under sixty bucks!

Also, if you're into cruising, these beauties are perfect for bringing onto the boat. The ships scan for the density of glass bottles.

Notes from tasting the white a week and a half ago during the RPM tour:


- Pale fruit flavors, fairly grassy with hint of straw, not much nose.  Adequate for boxed wine purposes where you don’t care about quality, only price


As a hiker, I llike the packaging but wish the wine were a touch better.

From the RPM tour rattage, I had notes of citrus and nectarine on the nose. A palate of grapefruit and a touch of tropical fruit. I did note that the palate was a bit harsh, though for the price I'd say this is a good QPR.

My only question is; with the equivalent of 4 magnum sized bottles here, how long will these keep before noticeable degradation?

I'm confused as to why Pennsylvania isn't on the list of states wine woot can ship to. My brother just bought a bottle of Patron XO Cafe Dark Cocoa (much tastier than you'd think chocolate tequila would be) from a Florida based online store, and had it shipped here no problem.

Jasontheperson wrote:I'm confused as to why Pennsylvania isn't on the list of states wine woot can ship to. My brother just bought a bottle of Patron XO Cafe Dark Cocoa (much tastier than you'd think chocolate tequila would be) from a Florida based online store, and had it shipped here no problem.

Each winery has to individually license with each state. It's a horrible system because it increases the cost to the wineries and depending on the volume of purchases makes it so that wineries have no incentive to get licensed in certain states to the point that in some cases they'd lose money by paying to license in a state if they don't sell enough wine there.

ajrod27 wrote:From the RPM tour rattage, I had notes of citrus and nectarine on the nose. A palate of grapefruit and a touch of tropical fruit. I did note that the palate was a bit harsh, though for the price I'd say this is a good QPR.

My only question is; with the equivalent of 4 magnum sized bottles here, how long will these keep before noticeable degradation?

The plastic is an excellent seal against oxygenation and these bags should hold up for some time.

Why this over the many 5 liter box wines sold locally for under $20 everyday? Even a Vino snob cannot convince me that spending $47 more for this is because it's better tasting?

And the sappy "save the planet" marketing is so full of non-biogratable poo as is the packaging.

Sorry for those haters of this post but it is the truth.

Since I'm in a non-wine shipping state, I always keep my eye out for non-wine purchases. I noticed those fancy glasses in the first picture sure look like Govino unbreakable glasses which would be a perfect addition to this wine. If you aren't familiar with them but like to drink wine a lot outdoors in plastic cups, check them out.

I've been hoping those would come up soon as I need some more since I gave my first sets away as presents. Found them on Amazon for the same price but free shipping with Prime (or just buy more haha) but can't find any at a discount right now. Hint hint for an upcoming Thursday?

Woody1 wrote:Why this over the many 5 liter box wines sold locally for under $20 everyday? Even a Vino snob cannot convince me that spending $47 more for this is because it's better tasting?

And the sappy "save the planet" marketing is so full of non-biogratable poo as is the packaging.

Sorry for those haters of this post but it is the truth.

If you buy 5 L box wine at your local store and enjoy it, stick to it, wine.woot is probably not for you.

Jasontheperson wrote:I'm confused as to why Pennsylvania isn't on the list of states wine woot can ship to. My brother just bought a bottle of Patron XO Cafe Dark Cocoa (much tastier than you'd think chocolate tequila would be) from a Florida based online store, and had it shipped here no problem.

Knowing what I do about Pennsylvania alcohol and liquor restrictions, I would congratulate your brother on finding a retailer willing to illegally ship him liquor. Pennsylvania does not allow shipping of any alcohol directly to consumers.

North316 wrote:If you buy 5 L box wine at your local store and enjoy it, stick to it, wine.woot is probably not for you.

+1

Jessica, I'll take another squeeze of that pouch of wine.

mkdr wrote:Since I'm in a non-wine shipping state, I always keep my eye out for non-wine purchases. I noticed those fancy glasses in the first picture sure look like Govino unbreakable glasses which would be a perfect addition to this wine. If you aren't familiar with them but like to drink wine a lot outdoors in plastic cups, check them out.

I've been hoping those would come up soon as I need some more since I gave my first sets away as presents. Found them on Amazon for the same price but free shipping with Prime (or just buy more haha) but can't find any at a discount right now. Hint hint for an upcoming Thursday?

I didn't know they made a decanter, it's so cute! Govino glasses have been sold here in the past. They do come in handy.

North316 wrote:If you buy 5 L box wine at your local store and enjoy it, stick to it, wine.woot is probably not for you.

don't you think that's a bit harsh? A boxed wine sold by Woot is still a boxed wine. Based on the tasting notes, it doesn't sound like it's all that. Some of these sound kind of interesting, and, at least at the time the article was written, cost less than the wine on offer today. So perhaps the person you shut down did have a valid point, or at least one worth discussing....

mkdr wrote:Since I'm in a non-wine shipping state, I always keep my eye out for non-wine purchases. I noticed those fancy glasses in the first picture sure look like Govino unbreakable glasses which would be a perfect addition to this wine. If you aren't familiar with them but like to drink wine a lot outdoors in plastic cups, check them out.

I've been hoping those would come up soon as I need some more since I gave my first sets away as presents. Found them on Amazon for the same price but free shipping with Prime (or just buy more haha) but can't find any at a discount right now. Hint hint for an upcoming Thursday?

Actually, since their re-design, Woot!'s been very poor about including disclaimers. In this case there's no disclaimer that these glasses are not included as well and, based on past woots it would not be unreasonable to expect the glasses to be included on that basis.

However, it's not in the product description so you probably won't receive them. I guess my goal is to point out that I remember when Woot! was much better about showing exactly what you would receive. Which is really important for an INTERNET retailer!

InFrom wrote:don't you think that's a bit harsh? A boxed wine sold by Woot is still a boxed wine. Based on the tasting notes, it doesn't sound like it's all that. Some of these sound kind of interesting, and, at least at the time the article was written, cost less than the wine on offer today. So perhaps the person you shut down did have a valid point, or at least one worth discussing....

All of the wines referenced in that article are $20 or more for only 3 liters. The post I was commenting on specifically noted 5 Liter wines for less than $20. There is a very significant difference between the two.

This guy is buying a box of Franzia then coming on here and here and saying "don't even try and tell me this is superior in taste".

I am all for trying a good boxed wine from a respectable winery, ESPECIALLY if it lowers the cost to me.

North316 wrote:All of the wines referenced in that article are $20 or more for only 3 liters. The post I was commenting on specifically noted 5 Liter wines for less than $20. There is a very significant difference between the two.

This guy is buying a box of Franzia then coming on here and here and saying "don't even try and tell me this is superior in taste".

I am all for trying a good boxed wine from a respectable winery, ESPECIALLY if it lowers the cost to me.

fair enough! I appreciate the explanation. And I get what you're saying about the likes of Franzia. I could have lived without your telling the other guy this site's not for him, though. It discourages discourse (which usually you're more than willing to engage in).

So this package is designed for the cliff climber that wants to drink wine? Please keep the cameras rolling and leave someone alive to post it on Youtube.

North316 wrote:If you buy 5 L box wine at your local store and enjoy it, stick to it, wine.woot is probably not for you.

Well said!!!!

North316 wrote:Knowing what I do about Pennsylvania alcohol and liquor restrictions, I would congratulate your brother on finding a retailer willing to illegally ship him liquor. Pennsylvania does not allow shipping of any alcohol directly to consumers.

Ebay gets around it by saying that you are buying the bottle as a collectors piece. Anything contained in said bottle is incidental. There are many liquor stores in other states that ship me wine and liquor in PA. Not sure how they do it, but they don't hide it. It's declared and you have to be 21 an d sober to receive it. I just bought some Carpano Antica from New York without any issues.

rock1717 wrote:Ebay gets around it by saying that you are buying the bottle as a collectors piece. Anything contained in said bottle is incidental. There are many liquor stores in other states that ship me wine and liquor in PA. Not sure how they do it, but they don't hide it. It's declared and you have to be 21 an d sober to receive it. I just bought some Carpano Antica from New York without any issues.

David is more versed in this than I, but the rules may be slightly different for wholesale distribution companies or general distributors shipping directly to consumers as opposed to wineries shipping directly to consumers (licensing is generally different for the two). Regardless, in the case of wine.woot, all purchases are actually being made from the winery (not wine.woot) and shipments are made directly from the winery (or via WCC - Wine Country Connect) directly to your door. This type of transaction is NOT legal in the state of Pennsylvania and therefore you will not see Pennsylvania listed as a ship-to state on a wine.woot sale (unless of course it is a non-wine item) until they change their laws.

InFrom wrote:A boxed wine sold by Woot is still a boxed wine.

And a bottled wine is still a bottled wine; a canned beer a canned beer. There are still major differences inside the containment vessels.

I've not had these wines, but I have had the Climber that was a blend of lots and lots of red varietals. It wasn't bad, not great but certainly worthy of pizza on a Tuesday night.

InFrom wrote:don't you think that's a bit harsh? A boxed wine sold by Woot is still a boxed wine. Based on the tasting notes, it doesn't sound like it's all that. Some of these sound kind of interesting, and, at least at the time the article was written, cost less than the wine on offer today. So perhaps the person you shut down did have a valid point, or at least one worth discussing....

I agree - too harsh. No need for that.

Woody1 wrote:Why this over the many 5 liter box wines sold locally for under $20 everyday? Even a Vino snob cannot convince me that spending $47 more for this is because it's better tasting?

And the sappy "save the planet" marketing is so full of non-biogratable poo as is the packaging.

Sorry for those haters of this post but it is the truth.

Because while people may post "so-so" reviews of this wine, we have a high standard. Compared to those cheap boxed wines in the store, this is two+ steps above! Give it a try, and see if you can't tell the difference.

And have to agree about the harsh post - we try to have some decorum here! Afterall, we snobs drink wine! :-)

otoolem wrote:I agree - too harsh. No need for that.

I don't think it was harsh at all. Keep in mind, text has no tone. Don't read into posts what may not be there. And if you think about it, the post was actually helpful. I wish I could go back to drinking grocery store boxed wine a la college. Do you how much money I would have right now?!

SmilingBoognish wrote:And a bottled wine is still a bottled wine; a canned beer a canned beer. There are still major differences inside the containment vessels.

I've not had these wines, but I have had the Climber that was a blend of lots and lots of red varietals. It wasn't bad, not great but certainly worthy of pizza on a Tuesday night.

And you don't need to have one of those re-corking things, or fancy bottle topper, or feel as pressured to drink it w/in a few days!

I can honestly say I have enjoyed all of Sara gotts wines that i have tried regardless of winery. I just don't need more wine at the moment.

She also makes wine for her husbands label joel gott which is priced a little above daily drinker status but if found at a discount is a wonderful daily drinker.

I'm very confused by this "deal" as I just went to The Climber site to read more about the wine and it's only $17 a pouch ($34 for both the Chard/Cab pouches). The shipping charges are more but the wine is less...

alittlebitt wrote:I'm very confused by this "deal" as I just went to The Climber site to read more about the wine and it's only $17 a pouch ($34 for both the Chard/Cab pouches). The shipping charges are more but the wine is less...

This offer is for two of each.

kylemittskus wrote:I don't think it was harsh at all. Keep in mind, text has no tone. Don't read into posts what may not be there. And if you think about it, the post was actually helpful. I wish I could go back to drinking grocery store boxed wine a la college. Do you how much money I would have right now?!

Well, as the person who first flung the "harsh" term out there, may I just point out that it was used in reference not to the original post questioning the deal (which I would characterize as "contrarian", "argumentative" or even a bit "rude" rather than "harsh"), but to the suggestion that the OP ain't nothin' but a low-class Franzia-lover who might prefer to frequent a site other than Wine.woot. (Which could only be uttered by someone who's never read the contributions of some of our beloved pub regulars after they've had a couple -- I won't name names.)

Anyway, all of this is harshing my Saturday-afternoon mellow. Back to debating whether the wine's worth buying!

I have very much enjoyed the Cliff Climbers I have had in the past. I'm down to my last 2 of the white, so I'm buying this, party or no party!

North316 wrote:This offer is for two of each.

Yes, I know I just realized that I'm an mosquito and didn't notice it's TWO pouches of each! I just pressed the big red BUY button! Apparently I've already started drinking lol...

alittlebitt wrote:Yes, I know I just realized that I'm a s'more and didn't notice it's TWO pouches of each! I just pressed the big red BUY button! Apparently I've already started drinking lol...

mkdr wrote:Since I'm in a non-wine shipping state, I always keep my eye out for non-wine purchases. I noticed those fancy glasses in the first picture sure look like Govino unbreakable glasses which would be a perfect addition to this wine. If you aren't familiar with them but like to drink wine a lot outdoors in plastic cups, check them out.

I've been hoping those would come up soon as I need some more since I gave my first sets away as presents. Found them on Amazon for the same price but free shipping with Prime (or just buy more haha) but can't find any at a discount right now. Hint hint for an upcoming Thursday?

We used similar glasses at the lab-rat session on the rpm tour. I noticed that they were stacked/packaged in plastic bags for bulk sale, like solo cups. Does anyone know if those were Govino glasses or a knockoff?

I brought one back to our room and my +1 (who was too tired to come down for the tasting) liked it so much she washed it and took it home in her luggage.

chipgreen wrote:We used similar glasses at the lab-rat session on the rpm tour. I noticed that they were stacked/packaged in plastic bags for bulk sale, like solo cups. Does anyone know if those were Govino glasses or a knockoff?

I brought one back to our room and my +1 (who was too tired to come down for the tasting) liked it so much she washed it and took it home in her luggage.

I still have the bag. Same individual govino bag they come in, and says govino on the glass too. Very strongly doubt they'd be going after knock off products.