California wines
by José Tenorio
Fun name. Serious wine.
Hear me roar
From Napa and Sonoma, California.
Spend some time with us
Taste Big Cat in Napa Valley.
Big Cat Wines is a California wine label, with a focus on wines from Napa Valley, Sonoma County and San Luis Obispo. Join us for a tasting in Napa Valley.
Join us for a closer look at Big Cat Wines. Experience the wines and get to know our vineyard sources.
Napa Valley Car Club
Wine & cheese
A relaxed tasting of Big Cat wines with cheese & charcuterie.
Per person: $150
Time together: 90 minutes
Party size: 2 guests minimum
The Forum at Meadowood
Four-course pairing
Enjoy a wine & food pairing with Big Cat Wines at Forum Meadowood.
Per person: $275
Time together: 2 hours
Party size: 2 guests minimum
Napa Valley Car Club
Blind sparkling & caviar
Compare five sparkling wines blind, including one Big Cat vintage, alongside caviar.
Per person: $200
Time together: 90 minutes
Party size: 4 guests minimum
Tastings are by appointment and subject to availability. We will confirm the details with you.
Planning your tasting
Where do Big Cat wine tastings take place?
Wine and cheese tastings and blind sparkling wine and caviar tastings take place at Napa Valley Car Club. The four-course wine pairing takes place at The Forum at Meadowood.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. Big Cat tastings are by appointment and subject to availability. Request your preferred experience and date, and we will confirm the details with you.
What is the minimum number of guests?
Wine and cheese tastings and four-course pairings require at least two guests. The sparkling wine and caviar tasting requires at least four guests.
How can I contact José at Big Cat Wines?
Call 707-699-8604 or email Jose@BigCatWinesCali.com for help with wines, tasting requests or other inquiries.
Inside the collection
A different kind of wild.
Explore wines from Napa Valley, Sonoma County and California, each with a character of its own.
Napa Valley wine
2023 Big Cat Rutherford
Sauvignon Blanc
$100 per bottle + tax
Vintage: 2023
Origin: Napa Valley
Wine: Sauvignon Blanc
Photo caption: Rutherford
California wine
2022 Big Cat California
Sparkling Wine
$75 per bottle + tax
Bright apple and citrus meet a lively, refreshing finish.
Vintage: 2022
Origin: California
Blend: 80% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir
Method: Traditional method
Aging: Two years in bottle; disgorged January 2025
Photo caption: California
2022 vintage notes adapted from The Napa Wine Project.
Sonoma County wine
2023 Big Cat Petaluma Gap
Pinot Noir
$150 per bottle + tax
Red berries and plum unfold through a supple texture, with a light pepper note.
Vintage: 2023
Origin: Petaluma Gap, Sonoma County
Vineyard: Calesa Vineyard, Petaluma Gap
Fermentation: 25% whole cluster
Alcohol: 15.4% ABV
Photo caption: Petaluma Gap
2022 vintage notes adapted from The Napa Wine Project.
Napa Valley wine
2021 Big Cat Rutherford
Cabernet Sauvignon
$200 per bottle + tax
Dark berries and cocoa lead into a soft finish with fine tannins.
Vintage: 2021
Origin: Rutherford, Napa Valley
Blend: 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petite Sirah
Barrels: 75% new French oak, 25% neutral
Alcohol: 14.9% ABV
Photo caption: Rutherford
2021 vintage notes adapted from The Napa Wine Project.
Napa Valley wine
2022 Big Cat Oakville
Cabernet Sauvignon
$200 per bottle + tax
Savory notes frame cherry and plum, with balanced acidity and chalky tannins.
Vintage: 2022
Origin: Oakville, Napa Valley
Vineyard: Renteria 360 Vineyard, Oakville
Blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Aging: 24 months in neutral French oak
Alcohol: 14.5% ABV
Photo caption: Oakville
2022 vintage notes adapted from The Napa Wine Project.
Napa Valley wine
2022 Big Cat Howell Mountain
Cabernet Sauvignon
$200 per bottle + tax
Generous dark fruit and chocolate carry through a long, structured finish.
Vintage: 2022
Origin: Howell Mountain, Napa Valley
Blend: 95% Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Oak Knoll Merlot
Barrels: 75% new French oak, 25% neutral
Alcohol: 14.1% ABV
Photo caption: Howell Mountain
2022 vintage notes adapted from The Napa Wine Project.
Big Cat gear
Big Cat Hat
Black trucker hat cap
$50 each + tax
A black Big Cat trucker hat cap with the tiger patch on the front.
Photo caption: Big Cat Hat
Spend some time with Big Cat
The Big Cat Experience.
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From José’s cellar
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The story behind Big Cat
Wine was always close by, but music got to him first.
Meet José Tenorio
José grew up in Yountville, in a family that knew its way around a cellar.
Eight years in the music business eventually brought him home to Napa, where he spent a decade at Cardinale and Lokoya. Big Cat puts that experience into bottles with a personality as big as the nickname that stuck on the golf course.
The shades and gold chain are a nod to José’s music days; what’s inside comes from a lifetime around wine. Founded in 2018, Big Cat is now owned and run by José.
Read more about Big Cat in The Napa Wine Project.
Meet Flor Martin Del Campo
Flor Martin Del Campo grew up in El Grullo, Jalisco, and visited Napa often as a child. Her roots in wine run deep. Her father is a master grafter who travels the world grafting vines. Her uncles manage vineyards, her cousins run wineries here in Napa, and her brother works in the industry too. Flor is José’s way, way better half and the real boss behind it all. She also runs quality control, something she is extremely proud of.
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