Yoga and Wine - March 20th 10am-4pm

Once again Big Basin Winemaker Bradley Brown is teaming up with his wife and celebrated Yoga Teacher Samantha Shakti Brown to teach a memorable and rejuvinating day-long workshop at the winery and yoga studio. The morning will begin with a 2 hour asana class which will get you into the flow of this day and ground you on this spectacular land. This first class will be followed by a walk through the vineyard to our afternoon lunch and wine tasting location in the house overlooking the mountains. An Ayurvedic lunch will get your senses warmed up for the afternoon wine tasting. The end of the day will be capped by an in depth wine tasting seminar that will help novice and seasoned wine fans better connect with what they like in wine and better be able to describe to others these qualities. The wines will be presented in two flights - the first flight: 2007 Branciforte Ridge Pinot, 2007 Bald Mountain Pinot, 2007 Alfaro Pinot, and the second flight: 2007 Mandala Syrah, 2007 Odeon Syrah/Cabernet and the 2008 Syrah/Grenache. The workshop is $75 if paid by March 16 and $90 thereafter - click HERE for registration and payment information.

Rhone Rangers - San Francisco Grand Tasting - March 28th

Join us on Sunday March 28th in San Francisco for the annual Rhone Rangers Grand Tasting. One of the largest gatherings of Rhone wine producers, we couldn't pass up participating this year. We will be pouring a selection of our 2007 vintage releases including the new Spring release wines. For information and tickets...

Pinot Paradise Technical Session "Yeast Gone Wild in the Santa Cruz Mountains" - March 28th 9am - 12pm

This years Pinot Paradise Tech session focuses on the many forms of yeast and their origins and explores both native strains unique to each vineyard and winery as well as those grown for specific purpose and inoculated into the must after crush. Lisa Vanderwater, the founder of Wine Lab will provide the keynote address on this topic. Lisa brings her vast experience as a scientist and researcher to the table. She will provide a sound scientific perspective on the physiology of yeast strains and their potential to influence the quality and complexity of wine. Bradley Brown, winemaker and grower from the award winning Big Basin Vineyards in the Santa Cruz Mountains, will address native yeasts. All of the Pinot Noirs made by Mr. Brown are initially fermented on the native yeast available to the fruit without inoculation. John Schumacher from the historic and award winning Hallcrest Vineyards in the Santa Cruz Mountains will lead a tasting during the presentation showcasing examples of wine made with "native yeast" as well as those that have been inoculated with specific unique identified strains at some point in the fermentation process.

Pinot Paradise Grand Cruz Tasting - March 28th 2pm-5pm

The Santa Cruz Mountains are quickly gaining a reputation as a top California Pinot Noir appellation. Join us at this wine tasting and you will see for yourself. We will be pouring our 2007 Alfaro Family Vineyard Pinot and the recently bottled 2008 Woodruff Family Vineyard Pinot. For information and tickets...

Spring Release Celebration at the Winery - April 3rd & 4th noon-5pm

Year in, year out, the Spring Release celebration is one of the favorite events for our customers and friends. Vibrant Spring growth is happening in the vineyard, the weather is beautiful and it is a great time to celebrate. Most importantly, we will be releasing some of best wines that we have produced to date including the 2007 Odeon Syrah/Cabernet, the 2007 Mandala Syrah, 2007 Alfaro Pinot and the 2009 Aura Rosé. We will offer some savory food pairings to compliment the wines and live music to keep us all entertained (more details coming soon). Combine a trip to the winery with a visit to Big Basin Redwood State Park and you have the makings for a great day. Please RSVP (email or 831-621-8028) to let us know what day you are coming and number of people in your party. Please feel free to bring family and friends. $20/person includes a 22oz Crystal wine glass. Friends of the Vineyard will get two free passes. And please, use our directions for the quickest routes to the winery!

Hospice du Rhone - April 30th and May 1st

Always one of the best tastings in California, we attend this tasting as much to see our winemaking friends and taste wines as we do to pour for customers. We will be pouring at both the Friday Rhone Rendezvous and the Saturday Grand Tasting. Come by both days to try our full line up of current releases and maybe a surprise or two. Ticketing and HdR information...

Pinot Days San Francisco Grand Festival - June 27th

We are looking forward to pouring at this event for the first time. 220 of the top Pinot producers will gather for this tasting. More information will be posted as we get closer to the event date. Ticketing information...