6781 Tower Road, Somerset, 209-245-3757, kehretvineyards.com, @kehret_vineyards @kehretvineyards
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 hand-selected premium wines each quarter and 25% off all wine purchases plus 30% off case sales; average cost is $150-$240).

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.

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 (one-on-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.

4200 Wise Road, Lincoln, 916-543-0323, wisevillawinery.com, @wisevillawinery
COST: Free to join, but the average two-bottle membership is $75 per quarter, average four-bottle membership is $135 per quarter, and the average six-bottle membership is $165 per quarter.

PERKS OF JOINING: Complimentary vineyard and winery tours, hosted weekly and led by Dr. Lee, the owner/winemaker; discounts on all ticketed events; and wine club exclusive events throughout the year with early access to tickets.
MUST-TRY WINE: 2018 Sangiovese.

50870 Babel Slough Road, Clarksburg, 916-298-9409, siltwineco.com,
 @siltwineco
COST: Free to join. Price is based on the wines you select. Three tiers of membership are available with quarterly shipments/pickups: 4 Bottle Club (receive a 20% discount on all wines, merchandise, and food), 6 Bottle Club (receive 25% off), and 12 Bottle Club (receive 30% off).

PERKS OF JOINING: Access to the winery’s private grounds and tasting room (only open to the public by invitation or appointment); monthly, members-only, five-course chef wine pairing dinners; live music on Thursdays in the spring and fall.
MUST-TRY WINE: 2017 Reclamation Red Blend.

2221 Fruitridge Road, Placerville, 530-621-0175, lavacap.com,  @lavacapwinery
COST: Free to join. Members have the option of choosing mixed, white only, or red only options, along with quarterly or semi-annual shipment options. The average cost per shipment is around $75.

PERKS OF JOINING: Access to member-only wines, complimentary wine tasting, and 20% off all orders.
MUST-TRY WINE: Lava Cap Cabernet Sauvignon.

7350 Fairplay Road, Somerset, 530-497-0750, element79vineyards.com,
@element79vineyards
COST: $75-$125, depending on membership level.

PERKS OF JOINING: Discounts on purchases; tickets to special events; access to VIP tasting areas and experiences, plus a “Loyalty Point” program.
MUST-TRY WINE: 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon.

11000 Shenandoah Road, Plymouth, 209-245-6177, andiswinery.com, @andiswines
COST: Free to join, but they request a commitment of four wine club shipments per year. Pick from a 3 Bottle Club (averages $60-$67 per shipment) or 6 Bottle Club (averages $120-$130 per shipment).

PERKS OF JOINING: Special wine-club-only releases like their Grenache and 2017 Petite Sirah; members-only discounts ranging from 25%-30%; members may choose the wines they want in their club orders.      
MUST-TRY WINE: 2019 Old Vine Semillon.

11555 Shenandoah Road, Plymouth, 209-245-5200, helwigwinery.com,
 @helwigwinery
COST: Starts at $80.

PERKS OF JOINING: Complimentary Private Tasting Room experience for up to 10 guests once per year; access to invitation-only special tastings in their 5,000-square-foot wine cave; the ability to acquire extremely limited, small-batch wines as well as library releases and winemaker selections.
MUST-TRY WINE: Barbera Frenchmen’s Creek (Vineyard Designate).

824 Sutter Street, Suite 200, Folsom, 916-542-7417, willamettewineworks.com,
 @willamettewineworks
COST: Free to join. The only cost is of the wine itself, which is discounted by 20% for becoming a member. Pick from The Roundhouse Club (two bottles every other month featuring reds and whites; ranges from $64-$88); The Red Bank Club (two bottles every other month featuring only red wines; ranges from $79-$91); or The Natoma Club (six limited-production wines twice a year; ranges from $296-316).

PERKS OF JOINING: Receive a 20% discount on wines in your club selections and any additional wine purchases; substitutions are allowed, so you can switch out the club selections for your favorite wine if desired; complimentary tastings for up to four guests and one “Blending Experience” every year.
MUST-TRY WINE: 2018 Estate Pinot Noir.

2120 Four Springs Trail, Placerville, 530-647-8505, mirafloreswinery.com,
 @mirafloreswinery
COST: Free to join. Each club (Red Wines, White Wines, and Mixed Wines) includes three bottle shipments, three times a year, and the cost is approximately $80—depending which wines are included.

PERKS OF JOINING: Receive a 20% discount on all wine purchases, olive oils, and most merchandise, plus special pricing on events; exclusive member-only sales, including their annual $100 off April case sale ($100 off plus the 20% club discount off select cases) and November Reserve Wine Sale; complimentary wine tasting every visit (two per club membership) and club pricing on picnic basket items.
MUST TRY WINE: 2016 Clone 877.4.369.362.