About Big Basin Vineyards
Family-run spot in the coastal Santa Cruz Mountains making handcrafted, minimal-intervention wines that really let each vintage and varietal do its thing.
Tasting Experiences
Odeon Vertical Tasting
Nine vintage sit-down vertical tasting featuring Odeon at the Downtown Santa Cruz Tasting Room & Tapas Bar
First Friday Santa Cruz
Monthly art tour in Downtown Santa Cruz with wine and art gallery experience at the tasting room
Trivia Night
Trivia night event at Downtown Santa Cruz Tasting Room + Tapas Bar
Winemaker Tasting Series
Series featuring winemaker tastings and interactions
Varietals
Syrahand other Rhone varietals
When to visit Big Basin Vineyards
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
ThursdayClosed
FridayClosed
Saturday12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
SundayClosed
Good to know about Big Basin Vineyards
Can you visit Big Basin Vineyards? Is there a tasting room?
Yes, Big Basin Vineyards has a tasting room open to visitors (from their website, September 5, 2026).
What is Big Basin Vineyards known for?
Big Basin Vineyards is known for boutique, natural wine, focus on reds, laid-back and family-run.
What wines does Big Basin Vineyards specialize in?
Big Basin Vineyards focuses on Syrah and and other Rhone varietals. Signature bottles include Odeon.
How much is a tasting at Big Basin Vineyards?
A tasting at Big Basin Vineyards costs $59 per person. Wine Tasting 101 includes 8 wines with light food pairings; wine club members receive 20-30% discount.
Does Big Basin Vineyards serve food?
Yes, Big Basin Vineyards has food available alongside tastings.
Does Big Basin Vineyards have a picnic area?
Yes, Big Basin Vineyards has a picnic area.
Does Big Basin Vineyards host group tastings?
Yes, Big Basin Vineyards hosts group tastings.
Do I need to be a wine club member to visit Big Basin Vineyards?
No, Big Basin Vineyards does not require a wine club membership to visit.
Where is Big Basin Vineyards located?
Big Basin Vineyards is in Downtown Santa Cruz Tasting Room (no street address provided on website), CA, in the Santa Cruz Mountains wine region. Phone: (831) 621-8028.
When was Big Basin Vineyards founded?
Big Basin Vineyards was established in 1998.
Who makes the wine at Big Basin Vineyards?
The winemaking at Big Basin Vineyards is led by Bradley Brown.
What tasting experiences does Big Basin Vineyards offer?
Big Basin Vineyards offers Odeon Vertical Tasting, First Friday Santa Cruz, Trivia Night and Winemaker Tasting Series.
What are Big Basin Vineyards's tasting hours?
Big Basin Vineyards is open Saturday, 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, closed Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Does Big Basin Vineyards have outdoor seating?
Yes, Big Basin Vineyards has outdoor seating.
Where to find Big Basin Vineyards
Big Basin Vineyards is in Downtown Santa Cruz Tasting Room (no street address provided on website), CA, United States, in the Central Coast wine region.