About

Big Basin Vineyards produces minimal-intervention wines from classic Rhône and Burgundy varieties in California’s Santa Cruz Mountains. They handcraft wines from ocean-influenced mountain vineyards on a historic site, emphasizing characteristics of each vintage, vineyard, and varietal. A family winery offering tastings, events, and private hosting at their Downtown Santa Cruz Tasting Room.

minimal-intervention wines classic Rhône and Burgundy varieties ocean-influenced mountain vineyards Santa Cruz Mountains Estate vineyard Syrah focus
Photos
Distant view looking east of vineyards Estate Pinot Noir bottle Estate Roussanne bottle Vineyard scene
What They Make
Estate Pinot Noir
Minimal-intervention Burgundy variety from Estate vineyard
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Estate Roussanne
Minimal-intervention Rhône variety from Estate vineyard
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Syrah
Passion project suited to steep hillsides of coastal Santa Cruz Mountains
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Awards
Silver Medal, Decanter World Wine Awards 2021 2021
Gold Medal, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2020 2020
Upcoming Events
Spring Wine Club Celebration
Saturday, April 18th, 12-5 pm
Wine Club Members celebrate Spring in the vineyard
Wine Tasting 101
April 19, 2026
Guided introduction tasting eight wines in four flights with light food pairings, $59
Ripple Effect Art Festival - Art Trivia Night
April 16, 2026, 6pm
Art trivia night with wine at tasting room
Latest News

Musings on 2020 Vintage, Growth From Ashes (April 2021), The Evolution of the Winemaker’s Palate and the Estate Vineyard’s Palette