A Chill After Dark
A chill in the air and your glass.
The nights are getting longer, the candles are glowing, and October’s Bookmarked & Bottled pairing was made for cozy evenings spent reading one more chapter by candlelight.
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 September – February, 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 for this seasonally offered subscription (Sept – Feb).
October 2026
A Chill After Dark
An irresistible pairing inspired by everything that we love about October: a chill in the air and your glass, a compelling read, and every reason to stay up past your bedtime.
The Book
Lady Tremaine
Rachel Hochhauser
October’s selection is Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser, a dark and compelling retelling that challenges everything you thought you knew about a familiar story. Rich with intrigue and impossible to put down, it’s the kind of book that dares you to change your perspective.
The Wine Pairing
& Chill
Paired by Sam Simpson
assistant tasting room manager
Paired alongside it is & Chill, a wine made for crisp autumn evenings and lingering over one more chapter. Lady Tremaine takes a familiar story and reveals something entirely new. & Chill does the same thing with red wine. Approachable, unexpected, and completely comfortable doing things its own way, it’s a reminder that the best stories, and the best wines, are often the ones that surprise you.
Serve it chilled, settle into your favorite chair, and let the evening unfold.
Included in the October Bundle
- Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser
- 2025 & Chill
- Seasonal Bookmark
- Book Review Bookmark
- Newsletter Insert with Pairing Notes
- Fun Stickers
- Monthly Surprise Extras
TWO WAYS TO ENJOY
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.
Book Bundle
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.
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.
do you offer an audiobook option?
Not at this time. Please drop us a line if you are interested in an audiobook version. Should we receive enough inquiry, we might be able to offer this version in the future.
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.
