! o n i V a l a v i V 10 Wine Clubs We Love
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From robust reds to crisp whites and everything in between, our region’s boutique wineries are some of California’s best and most beautiful. Keep your wine fridge fully stocked with the tastiest bottles in town by joining a wine club—or clubs. Delivered to your doorstep or available for pickup (as if you need an excuse to while away a day tasting wine), the options below are convenient, cost-effective, and a wonderful way to try a variety of vinos while receiving deep discounts. —by Megan Wiskus
Kehret Vineyards 6781 Tower Road, Somerset, 209245-3757, kehretvineyards.com, @kehret_vineyards @kehretvineyards
PERKS OF JOINING: Access to blending seminars, where you can participate in making your own wine blend; tours of the vineyard with the winemaker, by appointment, with friends once a year; invitations to member-only luncheons and release parties; priority access to future releases. MUST-TRY WINE: 2017 Auriferous Rhone Blend.
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Lone Buffalo Vineyards 7505 Wise Road, Auburn, 530-823-1159, lonebuffalovineyards.com, @lonebuffalovineyards @lbvwine COST: Free to join. Members buy three bottles at 20%25% off, four times per year (March, June, September, and December) that are personally selected by the winemaker, based on new releases and the season. PERKS OF JOINING: Exclusive discounts (including 20%25% off all additional wine purchases), complimentary flights, and members-only release activities (oneon-one time with the winemaker, special food and music weekends, small-lot and library wine releases, priority reservations, etc.). MUST-TRY WINE: Where the Buffalo Roam.
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COST: Free to join. Choose from three clubs: 14 Kehret Gold (receive two bottles of hand-selected premium wines each quarter and 20% off all wine purchases; average cost is $60-$80), 18 Kehret Gold (receive four bottles of hand-selected premium wines each quarter and 20% off all wine purchases plus 25% off case sales; average cost is $100-$160), or 24 Kehret Gold (receive six bottles of handselected premium wines each quarter and 25% off all wine purchases plus 30% off case sales; average cost is $150$240).
