Tobin James Cellars

What Tobin James Cellars does

Tobin James Cellars is a privately held, family-founded winery established in 1987 in Paso Robles, California, operating from a single 8950 Union Road estate located eight miles east of the city on Highway 46. The company produces a broad portfolio of varietal and blended wines including Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Chardonnay, Bordeaux-style blends, and a non-alcoholic sparkling juice, sold under multiple labels (James Gang Reserve, Blue Moon Reserve, Silver Reserve, Fatboy, Ballistic, Notorious). Core assets include a daily tasting room with a unique artisan grotto area, a vinSUITE-powered e-commerce store shipping to 48 states, and an on-site Guest House.

Name

Tobin James Cellars

Legal name

Tobin James Cellars

Website

https://tobinjames.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Winery

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (42482), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (445320)

SIC

Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Alcohol Subscription & Wine Clubs (Retail) (CRANABAF), Beer, Wine & Spirits Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAIAA), Wine Tastings & Vineyard/Winery Tours (THAJAGAD)

Keywords

• Estate winery
• Zinfandel production
• Wine club membership
• Wine tasting room
• Corporate wine gifts

Headquarters

HQ city

Paso Robles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct Wine Sales (Tasting Room & Online): Retail wine sales through the tasting room (open 10am-6pm daily) and online store at store.tobinjames.com. Offers wines across multiple varietals including Zinfandel, Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah, blends, whites, and sparkling.
2. James Gang Wine Club Membership: Recurring subscription wine club with semi-annual shipments (Spring & Fall). Each shipment includes 8 bottles of wine plus a special gift. Members receive 15% discount on all purchases, complimentary tasting, and free shipping in California.
3. Event Tickets: Revenue from ticketed events including James Gang Festival (Friday $139-155, Saturday $149-169), Summer Celebration, themed BBQ events, and experiential wine experiences.
4. Corporate Gift Packages: Pre-packed corporate gift selections (Bronze $99, Silver $149, Gold $299, Platinum $499) including wine with logo merchandise and wine club memberships.
5. Logo Merchandise: Sale of branded merchandise including clothing (hats, shirts, bandanas, socks), wine accessories (tumblers, tote bags, bottle openers), home goods (blankets, serving trays, charcuterie boards), and specialty items.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Tobin James Cellars is an estate winery in Templeton, Paso Robles, California, producing California wines (notably Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon) for 38+ years. It sells wines directly to consumers through an on-site tasting room, an online e-commerce store, a multi-tier James Gang Wine Club subscription, and wholesale distribution to 21+ U.S. states and Denmark. The estate also offers wine tasting experiences, special events, and corporate/real-estate gift packages bundled with branded merchandise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• James Gang Wine Club: The winery's wine club program offering shipments of 8 bottles twice yearly with member discounts and benefits.
• Dream Weaver
• Blue Moon Reserve
• Silver Reserve

Products and services

• Estate Wines (Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, and other California varietals) Estate-produced California wines bottled and sold by Tobin James Cellars under its own labels, anchored by Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon programs. Sold to consumers, the wine club, and wholesale accounts.
• James Gang Wine Club (multi-tier subscription)

Quantifiable outcome

• Fatboy Zinfandel ranked #1 Zinfandel in California on Vivino
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, regional and international.

• J & L WinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary distributor for California Central Coast region. Contact: 805-239-1377, [email protected]
• VigneroncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Northern California. Contact: 510-530-1616, [email protected]
• R & R Wine Marketing, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Los Angeles area, Southern California. Contact: 619-818-5444, [email protected]
• Maverick Beverage Co.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Arizona. Contact: 602-735-8788, [email protected]
• Front Range DistributionregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Colorado. Contact: 303-963-6241, [email protected]
• Imperial WinesregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Nevada. Contact: 877-580-1235, [email protected]
• Millennium BeverageregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for North Carolina and South Carolina. Contact: 704-488-4018, [email protected]
• Mid-State Wine & LiquorsregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Texas. Contact: 713-682-0800, [email protected]
• Vino Veritas DistributingregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Wisconsin and Ohio. Contact: 262-227-8164, [email protected]
• World of WineinternationalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational distributor for Denmark. Contact: +45-7020-8555, [email protected]
• vinSUITEcoreTechnology or IntegrationE-commerce platform provider powering the online wine store at store.tobinjames.com
• RedChirp, LLCcoreTechnology or IntegrationSMS messaging platform provider for text messaging communications program
• Wineries of Highway 46 EastregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrade association of Paso Robles East side wineries. Tobin James Cellars is a proud member.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• DAOU Vineyards & Winery: Premium Paso Robles winery with estate vineyard, tasting room, wine club, and event-driven hospitality. Directly comparable as a Paso Robles DTC winery targeting wine tourists and club members with similar varietal breadth.
• Eberle Winery: Long-established Paso Robles winery (founded 1979) with cave tours, tasting room, and wine club. Closely comparable as a heritage Paso Robles DTC winery with experiential hospitality as a core differentiator.
• Justin Vineyards & Winery: Iconic Paso Robles estate winery with tasting room, wine club membership, restaurant on-site, and broad varietal portfolio. Closely comparable in DTC hospitality model and California Zinfandel/Bordeaux-style positioning.
• Robert Hall Winery: Paso Robles winery with tasting room, wine club, and event-driven programming (Cavern concerts). Comparable DTC and experiential structure in the same Paso Robles region.
• Tablas Creek Vineyard: Paso Robles estate winery with tasting room, wine club, and event programming on Highway 46 East. Directly comparable as a Paso Robles DTC winery in the same trade association (Wineries of Highway 46 East).
• Peachy Canyon Winery: Paso Robles Zinfandel-focused winery with tasting room, wine club, and event programming. Comparable product portfolio (Zinfandel-led) and DTC operating model in the same Paso Robles sub-region.
• Castoro Cellars: Paso Robles estate winery with tasting room and Zinfandel-led portfolio. Comparable in DTC structure, varietal emphasis, and multi-channel distribution across California.
• Adelaida Vineyards & Winery: Paso Robles estate winery with tasting room, wine club, and event-driven revenue (concerts, dining). Comparable DTC structure with similar Zinfandel/Rhône variety emphasis and hospitality-led business model.
• Turley Wine Cellars: California Zinfandel specialist with tasting room and wine club. Comparable for the same flagship varietal (Zinfandel) and DTC tasting room model, though broader multi-region sourcing differentiates the operating model.

Broad incumbents

• Frog's Leap Winery: Well-established California estate winery with tasting room, wine club, and event-driven hospitality. Comparable DTC and wine club business model, though broader Napa Valley positioning and larger scale distinguish it.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tjcellars
• Facebookfacebook.com/TobinJamesCellars
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tobin-james-cellars

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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