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J's New Book Club - Bookmarked & Bottled

Every Great Story Deserves a Great Pour

Introducing

Bookmarked & Bottled, J’s monthly Wine and Book Pairing Experience.

Each month, a thoughtfully selected book from Russian River Books & Letters is paired with a J wine chosen by a member of our estate team. Available as a one-time bundle or through our seasonal subscription, delivered straight to your door.

What is Bookmarked & Bottled?

Some evenings Deserve A Little More.

Bookmarked & Bottled was created to bring together two of life’s simple pleasures: a great story and a great bottle of wine. The result is a monthly ritual designed for slowing down, turning the page, and savoring the experience.

Every bundle includes a thoughtfully selected book, a perfectly paired J wine, our monthly newsletter with pairing notes and reflections, plus a collection of extras chosen to bring the experience off the page.

Choose a one-time bundle for $70 or join the seasonal Bookmarked & Bottled Club for $55 per box plus $10 flat-rate shipping. *Subscription enrollment is open through October only.

Bookmarked and Bottled

September 2026

Uncorked & Untamed

This month’s pairing: a bold, adventurous read paired with a sparkling wine that matches its energy.

The Book

September Bookmarked and Bottled Pairing

The Pirate Queen

Ariel Lawhon

The Pirate Queen by Ariel Lawhon is the latest release from the New York Times bestselling author known for bringing extraordinary women from history vividly to life. Bold, adventurous, and unapologetically untamed, it’s the perfect companion for September’s inaugural bundle. Adventure, intrigue, a story impossible to put down.

The Wine Pairing

Cuvée XB

Cuvée XB

Paired by Alexandra Kirker

associate manager of consumer experience

Crafted in the spirit of celebration, Cuvée XB brings brightness, energy, and elegance to the experience.
“The Pirate Queen is a story about a woman who was never just one thing. The Cuvée XB is a wine that is never just one note.” Full review included in bundle.

 

Included in the September Bundle

Physical Bundle

  • The Pirate Queen by Ariel Lawhon
  • Cuvée XB
  • Bookmarked & Bottled Canvas Tote
  • Leather Bookmark
  • Book Review Bookmark
  • Newsletter Insert with Pairing Notes
  • Fun Stickers
  • Monthly Surprise Extras

Prefer listening to reading? 
Bookmarked & Bottled is available with an audiobook option through our partnership with Libro.fm, giving you the flexibility to enjoy each month’s selection your way.

Audio Bundle 

  • Audio Book via Libro.fm (via email delivered the day you receive your box with a redemption code and instructions)
  • Cuvée XB
  • Bookmarked & Bottled Canvas Tote
  • Newsletter Insert with Pairing Notes
  • Logo Sticker
  • Monthly Surprise Extra
September Bookmarked and Bottled bundle


TWO WAYS TO ENJOY

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One-Time Bundle

$70

Per Bundle
+ shipping

Enjoy the monthly pairing whenever a title catches your eye.
No commitment. No subscription. Simply purchase the experience you’d like to enjoy.
Local? Save on shipping and pick up in our Tasting Room.

Physical Book Bundle

Audiobook Bundle

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Club Subscription

$55

Per Bundle
+ $10 flate-rate shipping

Receive every monthly bundle from September through February.
Preferred subscription pricing.
Enrollment available September and October only.
Extra Benefit – 4 Signature Bar tastings per month.

Please note that subscription members commit to all shipments during the season and skips are not available.
Local? Save on shipping and pick up in our Tasting Room.

 

Bookmarked and Bottled Book Bag

Frequently Asked Questions

what is bookmarked & bottled? 

Bookmarked & Bottled is J’s monthly wine + book pairing program. Each month, Russian River Books & Letters selects a book and a J estate team member pairs it with the perfect J wine. Your bundle arrives at your door with the book (or audiobook), the bottle, a newsletter, and a few surprise extras to make the experience complete.

what are my purchase options? 

You can shop or join Bookmarked & Bottled two ways:

One-Time Bundle
$70 per box + shipping. Buy any month’s bundle without a commitment.

Bookmarked & Bottled Club (Subscription)
$55 per box + $10 flat-rate ground shipping. Subscribe in Sept. – Oct. and receive every monthly bundle through February.

when can I sign up for the subscription? 

Subscriptions are open for sign-up during September and October only. Once the window closes, memberships will not be available until the next season. Individual bundle purchases will be available for the full season while supplies last.

can I skip a month? 

No — subscription members commit to all shipments through the program (September through February). If you’d prefer flexibility, the one-time bundle purchase option is available each month without any commitment.

what's included in each bundle? 

Every bundle includes a book, a bottle of J wine, and a monthly newsletter with the J reviewer’s wine pairing notes. Each month also includes a fun surprise extra — think custom glassware, stickers, bookmarks, candles, and more. Physical and audio bundles may vary slightly in contents.

do you offer an audiobook option? 

Yes! Bookmarked & Bottled is available as a physical book bundle or an audio book bundle through our partnership with Libro.fm. Audio bundles include a How to Redeem card so you can access your book digitally. Some physical extras (like the leather bookmark) are exclusive to physical bundles. (January’s Bundle is only available in physical format, so audio subscribers will receive a physical bundle for January)

when do bundles ship? 

September bundles ship or are available for pickup at the tasting room on September 10. Subsequent monthly bundles ship on the same day of the month that you signed up. You’ll receive a shipping confirmation email when your bundle is on its way.

i'm already a j wine club member. can I join bookmarked & bottled? 

Absolutely — Bookmarked & Bottled is open to everyone. Please note that your existing wine club member discounts apply to individual wine purchases, not to Bookmarked & Bottled bundle pricing.

where do bundles ship? 

Bundles ship from our Napa facility. Ground shipping is available nationwide. The subscription includes a $10 flat-rate ground shipping charge per shipment.

who chooses the books and wine pairings? 

The books are selected each month by our friends at Russian River Books & Letters, a beloved local bookstore in Sonoma County. Each book is then paired with a J wine by a member of our estate team — someone who knows both the wine and the story behind it.

Ready To Turn The Page?

Whether you’re joining us for a single month or settling in for the season, your next great pairing is waiting.


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