Winemaker Bryan Babcock invites you to embark upon an exiting exploration into the world of TERROIR

What is Terroir?
In the world of wine, "terroir" is an elusive concept that deals with the influence that a vineyard has on the wines that it bears. A thousand French winegrowers would give you a thousand different explanations. What is clear is that the most noteworthy vineyards impart distinct or provocative characteristics into their wines. While climate, geography and farming styles are all important, the general consensus is that the crucial defining factor boils down to one concept, soil. Describing a wine's terroir is like a description of its pedigree, not from the standpoint of grape varieties, but from the effect that the soil has on the grapes, and ultimately, the wines. This is the cornerstone of our new Terroir Exclusives program.

What is Terroir Exclusives?
Experience the "terroir" phenomenon up close and personal. These limited edition wines will be made exclusively for this program and will showcase the profound influence of their respective terroir. Some vineyards you'll recognize, like Cargasacchi, our neighbor in the Santa Rita Hills, or Vogelzang, in the eastern edge of the Santa Ynez Valley. Also, because not all vineyards or sections of vineyards are equal, Bryan has taken this program a step further, seeking specific sections within vineyards that excel and can be recognized with their own designations. For a preview of these exciting terroir and their designations, click here.

The Terroir Exclusives Wine Program
Throughout the year you can expect to receive approximately four to five shipments of two to three bottles of Terroir Exclusives wines with a 30% discount and detailed winemaker notes. The annual cost is approximately $320.00*. Only wines made for the Terroir Exclusives Wine Program will be included in shipments. However, as members, your 30% discount applies to ALL Babcock wines purchased directly from the winery. Also, receive a 15% discount on all Babcock logo items.

Advantages:
By joining the Terroir Exclusives Program, you will receive the following:

	Access to limited wines
	30% discount on all Babcock wines purchased at the winery
	15% discount on all Babcock Vineyards logo items
	Free sampling in our Tasting Room
	Convenience, great wine and great service

For information on our Terroir Exclusives Plus program, click here. For information on our Premier program, click here.
For a list of nationally distributed Babcock wines, click here.
To compare our wine club programs, click here.
For a list of Terroir Exclusives wines, click here.

Join today using our secure online form!

To download the March 2007 newsletter, click here.
To download the April 2008 newsletter, click here.
To download the June 2007 newsletter, click here.
To download the October 2007 newsletter, click here.
To download the November 2007 newsletter, click here.
The next Terroir Exclusives Wine Club shipment will be sent out in late March, 2008.

*Cost estimate includes Terroir Exclusives discount, but does not include sales tax or shipping costs which vary by area.