Wine Club
“Consistency Every Release”
We’ve created a Wine Club which caters to all preferences of Big Basin Wines and for those who prefer automatic shipments, or those who wish to customize the wines they receive each year. Most of our wines are produced in very small amounts (under 250 cases), some of these are club exclusives; club members always have priority allocations and exclusive access to these wines. Regardless of club level, members receive special pricing on wine, discounted or included shipping, complimentary tastings at our Tasting Room and special pricing/complimentary tickets to events.
Our three different club levels are designed for The Fan (3 bottles/release), The Enthusiast (6 bottles/release) and The Collector (12 bottles/release) of Big Basin wines. Each offers a special set of benefits that will strengthen your connection with the small lot wines we intentionally craft by hand. We look forward to sharing many vintages in our on-going pursuit to create wines that authentically reflect the mountain vineyards they come from.
Benefits include:
A Winery That Delivers Consistency Every Release
Examples of Previous Wine Club Shipments:
April 2014
| 2011 Woodruff Vineyard Pinot Noir | 91 AG |
| 2012 Monterey Pinot Noir | 92 AG |
| 2010 Rattlesnake Rock Syrah | 94 AG |
| 2010 Old Corral Syrah | 94 AG |
September 2014
| 2012 Alfaro Vineyard Pinot Noir | 93 JD / 93-94 AG |
| 2012 Paderewski Vineyard GSM | 93 MK / 93 AG |
| 2012 Homestead | 93 MK / 92 JD |
| 2009 Frenchie’s Ranch Syrah | 93 AG |
November 2014
| 2012 Homestead Block Roussanne | 91 JD / 91 AG |
| 2012 Lester Vineyard Pinot Noir | 93 JD / 91 MK |
| 2011 Grizzly | 93 MK / 93 JD |
| 2011 Odeon | 93 JD / 91 AG |
January 2015
| 2012 Coastview Vineyard Chardonnay | 92 AG / 91 JD |
| 2012 Coastview Vineyard Pinot Noir | 93-95 AG / 93 JD |
| 2011 Coastview Syrah | 92 AG / 90 JD |
April 2015
| 2012 Woodruff Vineyard Pinot Noir | 93 MK / 92+ JD |
| 2011 Rattlesnake Rock Syrah | 93 MK / 91 JD |
| 2011 Old Corral Syrah | 94 MK / 91 JD |
AG – Antonio Galloni – Vinous
JD – Jeb Dunnuck – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
MK – Matt Kettmann – Wine Enthusiast
The Complete
Never miss a single offering of Big Basin’s finest wines. The Complete is just as stated, you will receive at least one bottle of all of our single vineyard and premium offerings, including the two to three white wines we produce. **Only available at The Enthusiast and The Collector Levels**
Best Reds
Best Reds: Designed for those who enjoy our Pinot Noirs, Syrahs, Grenaches and Red Blends. One of our most popular options for the red wine lover and definitely the best introduction to the wide variety of red wines we hand produce.
Join Best Reds at The Fan Level
Pinot Lovers
Many a winemaker has spent a lifetime pursuing the fabled red grape of Burgundy. In 2006, we began our labor of love trying to capture what we believe to be the highest expression of this mysterious grape from the Santa Cruz and Gabilan Mountain Ranges. We produce five single-vineyard Pinot Noirs, this club will ensure you never miss a bottling.
Join Pinot Lovers at The Fan Level
Rhône Lovers
In 1998, we broke the mold and began a journey to cultivate Rhone varietals in the ocean influenced Santa Cruz Mountains, best know for Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet. We have since expanded our scope to work with vineyards in the Gabilan Mountain range – a range known for granitic, limestone and calcareous soils that have produced exceptional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines over the years. As quoted from The Wine Enthusiast in March 2015 “Big Basin wines are incredibly unique and delicious. They’re aromatic in lavender, violet and white pepper, and full of energetic verve, perhaps the most striking evidence that Syrah should continue as a Central Coast star.” Never miss a release of our Rhone wines.
Join Rhône Lovers at The Fan Level
The Custom
This level is for the Enthusiast or Collector Level buyer who knows exactly the Big Basin wines they want in their cellar. You tailor the club to meet your desires by selecting in advance the wines you want to buy during the coming year. Billing and shipping will take place as those specific wines are released. If this is club for you, then write, or call us us at 408-564-7346 for a special sign up form. **Only available at The Enthusiast and The Collector Levels**
Terms and Conditions
Billing
You understand that your credit card will be automatically billed for your wine club preference, plus applicable shipping and sales tax charges. You will receive several notices via email prior to billing taking place.
Allocations
We will automatically generate an order based on your club level and membership. Additional allocations are first come first served upon release. You will be notified via email one week prior to allocations opening, and one week before closing. Some allocations of very small production wines, including large format bottles are based on purchase history and/or length and level of membership.
Shipping
We strongly recommend that your wine be delivered to a business address. By law it is necessary to have a person 21 years of age or older sign for the shipment. If a shipment is returned to Big Basin for any reason other than the fault of the common carrier, return charges and shipping charges will be applied to the re-shipment.
Pick Up
Members who elect will call pick up have 60 days from the official release date to take delivery of the wines; after 60 days Big Basin Vineyards reserves the right to send out the wines to the address you have provided, using the credit card on file to cover shipping and handling fees.
Canceling
You may cancel after receiving a minimum of two (2) shipments; cancellations after only one shipment are subject to a $50 cancellation fee. To avoid billing of the next shipment, cancellations must be received at least 15 days prior to the scheduled billing date. Cancellations must be made by contacting orders@bigbasinvineyards.com. Membership is not cancelled unless you receive confirmation.