Big Basin Vineyards

02/25/2026

02/22/2026

Something special is coming on 3/1/26! We are opening the cellar for a rare Frenchie’s Vertical Tasting at the Santa Cruz Tasting Room from 3-5pm…from beautifully aged classics to our newest release. Please join us for this journey through time…tickets available on our website!

02/10/2026

We are so excited to share a specially selected wine and chocolate flight with all of you this Valentine’s Day! Come to our tasting room and check it out! Wine + Chocolate = L❤️VE 🍷

12/13/2025

Our Downtown Santa Cruz Tasting Room will be closed this Saturday, December 13th from the hours of 11am to 4pm for a Private Event. We will be open for club members, reservations and walk-ins from 4pm to 9pm with normal tasting and food menus and hope to see you then! Cheers! 🍷

11/05/2025

Ten vintages. Two icons. One unforgettable tasting.

Join us Nov 16 for a rare side-by-side vertical of Odeon & Altitude 2292 with founder Bradley Brown. Taste through time—Cabernet never gets old.

Santa Cruz Tasting Room & Santa Cruz Tasting Room & Tapas Bar
Limited seats → Reserve Your Spot

https://www.bigbasinvineyards.com/reservation/type/cabernetsauvignon-vertical-tasting-2025/

11/05/2025

Odeon & Altitude Double Header Cabernet Vertical Tasting
Sunday, November 16 | 3–5 PM | Santa Cruz Tasting Room & Tapas Bar

Step into a decade of Cabernet at Big Basin. Join Founder Bradley Brown for an intimate, seated vertical tasting of Odeon and Altitude 2292—two of our most iconic Bordeaux-style wines. Taste five vintages of each side by side and experience how time, terroir, and craftsmanship shape every bottle.

Enjoy palate cleansers, a wild mushroom empanada pairing, and exclusive event-only pricing on the featured wines.

Seats are limited — Reserve now!

https://www.bigbasinvineyards.com/reservation/type/cabernetsauvignon-vertical-tasting-2025/

11/03/2025

Talking Mountain Wine with Bradley Brown of Big Basin Vineyards

Meet Big Basin Vineyards and its fearless founder, Bradley Brown—a former Silicon Valley techie who traded circuit boards for vineyard rows high in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Using minimal-intervention methods, ultra-cool mountain grapes, and a hefty dose of whole-cluster magic, Bradley crafts wines that speak the language of place and purity. Even after a brutal wildfire scorched parts of the estate in 2020, the resilience and optimism in the vines aren’t just surviving—they’re thriving.

Join the ride: old-world philosophy in new-world terrain.

https://www.thewinewrite.com/2021/05/talking-mountain-wine-with-bradley.html

11/02/2025

The Magic of Whole Cluster Fermentations

Whole cluster fermentation is where we toss entire grape bunches—stems and all—into the fermenter instead of destemming first. Those stems add spice, texture, and a subtle green edge that keeps wines lively and complex. It’s like tossing herbs into a stew: they infuse character and structure. The magic happens when juicy fruit meets earthy tannins, creating wines that are both vibrant and soulful. Done right, it’s pure alchemy in a barrel.

https://www.bigbasinvineyards.com/the-magic-of-whole-cluster-fermentations/

09/08/2025

We are proud and excited to announce the promotion of David Johnson to Assistant Winemaker at Big Basin Vineyards. David has been a vital part of the winemaking team since 2022.
Among David’s many talents are an intuitive sense of wine, a die-hard work ethic, and a steady demeanor. We are lucky to have him on the team!