The 1871 Society
The 1871 Society is an invitation into the enduring legacy of Vine Cliff 1871—an intimate community for collectors, connoisseurs, and friends of the estate who wish to experience our wines with greater access, depth, and connection.
Membership in The 1871 Society is limited and offered through a waitlist. For those invited to join, participation is a privilege—an opportunity to secure access to limited-production wines, estate experiences, and personal hospitality not broadly available. New patrons wishing to join are encouraged to register early to express their interest.
Membership Tiers
Members may select from thoughtfully assembled tiers designed to match their collecting preferences. Each tier includes scheduled releases, member-only access, and a suite of benefits crafted to bring the estate experience closer throughout the year.
Terrace: Three-bottle red wine membership
A focused allocation for members who wish to build a considered collection of Vine Cliff 1871’s signature red wines. Planned shipments include two bottles of Cabernet Sauvignon and one Zinfandel in March, three Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection bottles in October, and early access to Accolā before its official release.
Summit: Six-bottle red wine membership
A deeper allocation for members who wish to cellar, study, and share Vince 1871's signature red wines. Planned shipments include four bottles of Cabernet Sauvignon and two Zinfandel in March, six Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection bottles in October, and early access to Accolā before its official release.
Chardonnay: WHITE WINE-FOCUSED MEMBERSHIP
A white wine-focused membership designed for members who wish to receive a full case allocation of Vine Cliff 1871 Chardonnay. Inaugural 2025 vintage availability is expected in May 2027.
Membership privileges
- Complimentary estate tastings twice per year, for up to four guests.
- Complimentary tickets to select on-site or off-site experiences, once per year for up to two guests
- Flat-rate standard shipping of $35 per shipment on all wine orders.
- Complimentary personalized engraving on large-format bottles of 3L or larger.
- Early access to Accolā, our most limited and sought-after Grand Cru, before its official release; limited to three bottles per vintage
Exclusive privileges for Summit members
An annual complimentary estate luncheon for up to four guests.
An annual in-home tasting hosted by a Vine Cliff 1871 ambassador, for up to 20 guests.
Two additional complimentary tickets to select on-site or off-site experiences.
Inaugural and
Future Releases
The inaugural 1871 Society allocations will showcase Vine Cliff 1871’s red wine portfolio, including Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection. Beginning in 2027, Terrace and Summit members may request access to Chardonnay in their semi-annual shipments and will enjoy early access to Accolā.