Curated. Estate-Grown. Unforgettable. Small Lot Bottles and Bartholomew Estate Winery Launch New Tasting Kit
SONOMA, Calif. — Small Lot Bottles and Bartholomew Estate Winery are proud to announce a new collaboration designed to enhance the visitor experience and exposure at one of Sonoma Valley's most historic and scenic destinations. Through the introduction of curated single-serve wine tasting kits, guests can now enjoy a broader selection of Bartholomew Estate wines while exploring the estate's 375-acre park, historic vineyards, and natural landscapes.
Owned and operated by the Bartholomew Foundation, Bartholomew Estate Winery serves as a key mission source for the preservation and stewardship of Bartholomew Park—a unique nonprofit owned property that combines conservation, agriculture, history, education, and public access. Proceeds from winery operations directly support the Foundation's mission to preserve, protect, and share the historic estate for future generations.
Located in the heart of Sonoma Valley, Bartholomew Park offers more than 3.5 miles of hiking trails, picnic grounds, forests, historic structures, vineyards, and open space. Visitors can enjoy everything from family outings and horseback riding through the vineyards to forest bathing, meditation experiences, and wine tasting surrounded by nature.
"This collaboration allows us to create a distinctive wine experience for guests who may not be visiting for a traditional tasting, offering them a unique way to discover our wines while exploring the estate at their own pace," said Kyle Beyer, Director of Hospitality at Bartholomew Estate Winery. "Whether guests choose to enjoy a picnic, wander the hiking trails, or simply take in the beauty of the property, these tasting kits provide a flexible, approachable way to experience a broader selection of our wines while making the most of their visit."
Before the launch of the new tasting kits, guests picnicking on the grounds could grab a bottle or two from the winery to enjoy, but they missed out on experiencing a broader selection of Bartholomew Estate's boutique wines. This new offering changes that. Each kit features five of our boutique wines in convenient, single-serve bottles, making it easy to sample a variety of styles before picking out your favorite bottles to take home. We’ve also included pairing suggestions and tasting notes developed by the Bartholomew team to add a fun, interactive element to your day on the estate.
Working with Small Lot Bottles aligns with Bartholomew Estate's ongoing commitment to creating authentic memorable guest experiences beyond the traditional tasting room. Visitors can already enjoy specialty offerings such as wine and food pairings, paint-and-sip events, charcuterie experiences, guided hikes, and historic tour options. By leveraging Small Lot Bottles' expertise in wine fractionalization, Bartholomew Estate is expanding those opportunities even further.
Beyond the estate, the tasting kits offer guests a meaningful way to extend their visit. Whether shared as a thoughtful gift for family or friends who couldn't make the trip, brought as a memorable host gift, or enjoyed during an at-home tasting with friends, the kits make it easy to continue discovering and sharing the Bartholomew Estate experience long after the visit has ended.
Guest response has been overwhelmingly positive, with visitors embracing the opportunity to experience a wider variety of wines in an elegant, approachable format. The initial release of the tasting kits sold through quickly, prompting Bartholomew Estate to place a repeat order at double the original volume. The early success reflects growing interest in experiences that allow guests to explore the estate at their own pace while discovering more of its wines.
"Today's consumers are increasingly looking for unique experiences," Beyer said. "The feedback has been incredible. Guests love that the kits are approachable, unique, and thoughtful. We can't wait for the holiday season, when these become an elegant addition to festive entertaining and thoughtfully curated gifting!"
Guests can enjoy the new tasting kits during their visit to Bartholomew Estate Winery or purchase them as a take-home experience. For more information, visit Bartholomew Estate Winery during your next visit to Sonoma Valley.
For more information, please visit www.smalllotbottles.com and www.bartholomewestate.com