Big Basin Vineyards was born out of a love for Syrah and the rugged, ocean-cooled Santa Cruz Mountains. Our vineyards are planted on steep, windswept hillsides where French immigrants first grew wine grapes nearly 100 years ago. We are passionately dedicated to our vineyards, farm organically and keep yields very low. Our mission is to create wines that reveal the complex nuances of the vineyards that inspire them - cool climate, ocean-influenced, mountain vineyards.

2008 HARVEST IN THE BARREL

The year started out with one of the driest Winter-Spring seasons on record where almost no rain fell after February. The Spring growing season was very cool with a relatively late flowering. Heading into harvest season we had both warm and very cool weather. All of the grapes were brought in at ideal ripeness, so we should see some big wines out of this vintage.

NEW YOGA & WINE SERIES

We are excited to announce a collaboration between Big Basin Vineyards, Shakti Yoga Shala, and award-winning sommelier Christie Dufault. The first two Yoga in the Vineyards events to be held at the winery will be on May 31st and July 25th. More information...

 

CURRENT RELEASES

The 2006 Rattlesnake Rock Syrah, 2007 Branciforte Ridge Pinot Noir, and the 2008 Aura Rosé are now available through our website. Read our Spring newsletter and learn about our favorite vineyards.

BIG BASIN IN THE PRESS

Big Basin's 2005 Rattlesnake Rock Syrah was recently featured in the San Francisco Chronicle as one of "2008's most memorable wines." Wine & Spirits Magazine named us one of the top 100 wineries of the year, and in the February '09 issue included our 2006 Fairview Ranch and Rattlesnake Rock Syrahs in their "Year's Best" list. More favorable press...

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UPCOMING EVENTS...

In August, we will be pouring at two completely different venues: Fort Mason in San Francisco for Family Winemakers and then Golden Gate Park for Outside Lands Music Festival. Planning is in the works for our next Release/Harvest Celebration with the weekend of September 12 & 13 the likely date. More Events and information...

PALO ALTO TASTING ROOM

We are excited to announce our new partnership with Vino Locale in downtown Palo Alto. All of the current release Big Basin wines will be offered by the bottle, by the glass or as a flight.

 

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