Clif Family: Wine, Food, Farming
Ashton Rodenburg is a skilled culinary professional with experience in various roles within the food and beverage industry. Currently serving as a Wine Educator and Prep Cook at Clif Family since June 2022, Ashton previously enhanced culinary expertise as a student at The Culinary Institute of America from April 2022 to December 2023, earning an Associate's degree in Culinary Arts/Chef Training. Notable prior positions include Shift Manager at Just Squeezed Lemonade, where responsibilities included ensuring timely service at music festivals, and Assistant Manager at The Butlers Pantry, focusing on inventory management and customer service. Additionally, Ashton operated as a Personal Chef, specializing in organic meal preparations and baking for events. Early leadership experience as Senior Class Secretary at Escalon High School involved organizing events and supporting class initiatives.
Clif Family: Wine, Food, Farming
Gary Erickson and Kit Crawford co-founded Clif Family Winery & Farm in 2004, inspired by their passion for creating delicious, small-batch food and wine while caring for their people, planet and community. Clif Family makes the highest quality wine and food with the lowest impact on our planet. Our products include organically farmed Napa Valley wines and specialty foods, including Solar Grown Honey, Savory Nut Mixes, Chocolates, Fruit Preserves, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Clif Family farms 90 acres of organic vineyards and a 10-acre vegetable garden, olive grove and fruit orchard in the Napa Valley.