Big Basin Vineyards
Big Basin is sited on a 19th century vineyard plot that Bradley Brown discovered when he was surveying the property. He turned up redwood stakes arranged in a grid and found a grapevine growing into a tree. Once he realized the potential, he enlisted none other than John Alban to recommend the best varietal for the soils and exposure. The answer was Syrah. The Estate vineyard - Rattlesnake Rock - provides the Santa Cruz Mountain Syrah, and additional fruit is sourced from the highly-regarded Fairview Ranch in the Santa Lucia Highlands. A pinot is crafted from Banciforte Ridge, a cool climate Santa Cruz Mountain site. After a few very successful vintages, Big Basin is no longer "a quiet little secret." Yields are now "up" to 1.5 tons per acre.
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| Year, Name, Varietal, Country, Region, Sub region, Color | Size | Score(s) | Quantity for sale | Quantity owned | High bid | Low ask | Sugg. price | ||
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2007
Big Basin - Syrah Fairview Ranch USA - California - Monterey - Santa Lucia Highlands
2007
Big Basin - Syrah Fairview Ranch
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750ml
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28
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2007
Big Basin - Pinot Noir Branciforte Ridge Vineyard USA - California - Santa Cruz Mountains
2007
Big Basin - Pinot Noir Branciforte Ridge Vineyard
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750ml
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1
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63
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2006
Big Basin - Pinot Noir Branciforte Ridge Vineyard USA - California - Santa Cruz Mountains
2006
Big Basin - Pinot Noir Branciforte Ridge Vineyard
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750ml
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3
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84
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2006
Big Basin - Syrah Fairview Ranch USA - California - Monterey - Santa Lucia Highlands
2006
Big Basin - Syrah Fairview Ranch
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750ml
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5
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117
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2006
Big Basin - Syrah Rattlesnake Rock Vineyard USA - California - Santa Cruz Mountains
2006
Big Basin - Syrah Rattlesnake Rock Vineyard
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750ml
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5
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131
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2006
Big Basin - Syrah Rattlesnake Rock Vineyard USA - California - Santa Cruz Mountains
2006
Big Basin - Syrah Rattlesnake Rock Vineyard
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1.5L
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3
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2006
Big Basin - Syrah Mandala USA - California - Santa Cruz Mountains
2006
Big Basin - Syrah Mandala
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750ml
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3
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117
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2005
Big Basin - Syrah Mandala USA - California - Santa Cruz Mountains
2005
Big Basin - Syrah Mandala
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750ml
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5
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141
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2005
Big Basin - Syrah Rattlesnake Rock Vineyard USA - California - Santa Cruz Mountains
2005
Big Basin - Syrah Rattlesnake Rock Vineyard
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750ml
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14
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211
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2005
Big Basin - Syrah Fairview Ranch USA - California - Monterey - Santa Lucia Highlands
2005
Big Basin - Syrah Fairview Ranch
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750ml
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6
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143
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2004
Big Basin - Syrah Mandala USA - California - Santa Cruz Mountains
2004
Big Basin - Syrah Mandala
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750ml
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1
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43
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2004
Big Basin - Syrah Rattlesnake Rock Vineyard USA - California - Santa Cruz Mountains
2004
Big Basin - Syrah Rattlesnake Rock Vineyard
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750ml
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8
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205
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$60.00
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2003
Big Basin - Syrah Rattlesnake Rock Vineyard USA - California - Santa Cruz Mountains
2003
Big Basin - Syrah Rattlesnake Rock Vineyard
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750ml
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4
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73
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2002
Big Basin - Syrah Rattlesnake Rock Vineyard USA - California - Santa Cruz Mountains
2002
Big Basin - Syrah Rattlesnake Rock Vineyard
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750ml
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5
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64
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