Member FAQs

Estimated Annual Investment

Annual costs vary depending on your membership type and quantity of bottles you choose.

Advance Tasting Program (ATP)

  • The average price per bottle is just under $36 with 9 wines released each year.
  • Ships three times a year in increments of 2, 4, 6, or 12 bottles per wine.
  • The 2 bottle option is approximately $645 per year plus shipping and taxes.

Z List

  • The average price per bottle is just under $44 with 6 wines released each year.
  • Ships twice a year in increments of 6 or 12 bottles
  • The 6 bottle option is approximately $522 per year plus shipping and taxes.

Monte Bello Collector

  • Ships Monte Bello Futures and Estate releases once a year in various formats and bottle increments (your first Monte Bello futures order will ship two years after purchase).
  • The lowest volume option is approximately $553 per year, plus shipping and taxes, if Monte Bello futures are offered in that year. If not, the annual cost for the lowest volume (1 bottle of each Estate selection) option is approximately $203.

How to Reorder Club Releases

To order additional quantities of your club releases, visit our online store, call us at 408.­867­.3233, or submit your request online.

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When will the Monte Bello futures ship?

The wine will ship two years after purchase.

Vintage: 2019

  • Charged in April of 2020
  • Shipped in March of 2022
  • Futures Availability is Closed

Vintage: 2020

  • Charged in May of 2021
  • Will ship in March of 2023
  • Futures Availability is Closed

Vintage: 2021

  • Charged in May of 2022
  • Will ship in March of 2024
  • Futures Availability is Closed

Vintage: 2022

  • Will be charged in May of 2023
  • Will ship in March of 2025
  • Futures Availability is Pending

Can I pickup my shipments at one of the wineries?

Yes, you may set up your account as a will call membership.

Pickups are available, by appointment, at both our Monte Bello and Lytton Springs locations. Will call orders will be held at the winery for a maximum of 60 days.

How do I suspend or cancel my membership?

If you need to place your membership on hold, or would like to cancel your membership, visit our Membership Changes page below to submit your request.

*Club Memberships can be placed on hold for a maximum of one year.

Membership Changes

How do I update my credit card?

Login in your online account to update your credit card securely via the “Update Your Credit Card” link at the top of the page. Or, feel free to give us a call at 408­.867.­3233 to update your card over the phone.

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How do I update my address?

Login to you online account, give us a call at 408­.867.­3233, or submit your request online

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Is there a enrollment fee for membership?

There is no enrollment fee. You pay only for the wine, plus shipping and tax.

How do I give a membership as a gift?

Visit our “How to Give a Gift Membership” page linked below then simply fill out our online gift membership enrollment form. You’ll receive an email confirmation of your gift and your gift recipient will receive a welcome package in the mail noting you as the gift giver and sharing the details of their new membership.

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How do I manage my FedEx wine delivery?

FedEx offers some great tools to make receiving your wine package more convenient than ever before.

Delivery Manager Tools

How do I make RIDGE emails show up in my Primary inbox in Gmail?

Gmail’s algorithms cause our emails to be routed to your Promotions tab but there’s a quick and easy fix that’ll ensure that our future emails will be delivered directly to your Primary inbox.

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How do I upgrade my member benefits?

Members enrolled in a combination of two, or all three of our membership programs have access to a variety of enhanced member benefits. To add a club to your existing membership, simply complete our membership upgrade form.

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