For more than two decades, Bernhardt Winery has been dedicated to producing exceptional wines while creating memorable experiences in the heart of Texas wine country.
Now, we invite a select few to become more than wine enthusiasts—we invite you to become a winemaker.
The Bernhardt Barrel Club is an exclusive two-year experience designed for those who appreciate fine wine, craftsmanship, and the art of aging. Working alongside owner and winemaker Jerry Bernhardt, members will participate in the creation of their own private barrel of wine, culminating in a collection of custom-labeled bottles unlike any other.
From selecting your barrel to celebrating the bottling of your finished vintage, the Barrel Club offers an extraordinary opportunity to create a legacy wine to enjoy, cellar, or share with family, friends, and clients.
Your Winemaking Journey
Each Barrel Club membership includes a private, two-year journey through the winemaking process.
Your experience includes:
• A custom French oak wine barrel
• Participation in barrel filling and aging
• Private barrel tastings with Jerry Bernhardt
• Personalized wine label design
• Twenty cases (240 bottles) of your finished wine
• Your engraved barrel to keep following bottling
Throughout the aging process, you’ll enjoy exclusive events and behind-the-scenes access while your wine matures in our cellar.
Membership Overview
Membership Term
Two Years
Membership Investment
$25,000
Wine Produced
Approximately 20 cases (240 bottles)
Membership Availability
Only 18 memberships will be offered.
To preserve the intimate nature of the program:
• Six founding memberships will be offered initially.
• The remaining twelve memberships will be introduced over the following two years.
• Upon completion of the initial membership term, members receive priority renewal at a 10% renewal discount.
• Vacated memberships will be offered to individuals on the Barrel Club waiting list.
Applications are accepted annually from July 1 through September 1, allowing time to secure the finest grapes from each harvest.
The Barrel Club Experience
Your Personalized French Oak Barrel
Each September, members will select a premium Nadalie® French oak barrel, internationally recognized for exceptional craftsmanship and the influence it imparts during aging.
Every barrel will be laser engraved with:
• Member’s name
• Family crest or company logo
• Bernhardt Winery Barrel Club insignia
Following bottling, your personalized barrel becomes yours to take home.
Barrel Filling Celebration
Each autumn, members and invited guests gather for an exclusive Barrel Filling Party where your wine begins its aging journey.
This private celebration includes:
• Barrel filling experience
• Guided wine tastings
• Artisan charcuterie
Winemaker discussion with Jerry Bernhardt
Spring Barrel Tasting
Each spring, members return to sample their wine directly from the barrel alongside fellow members.
This intimate event features:
• Barrel sampling
• Wine education
• Food pairings
• Fellowship with fellow Barrel Club members
• Additional guests may attend with advance reservation
Handcrafted Wine Locker
Every member receives a handcrafted wooden wine locker located within the winery.
Each locker includes:
• Personalized engraved brass nameplate
• Secure storage for specialty wine glasses
• Storage for personal wine accessories
Your Private Vintage
Jerry Bernhardt personally selects the wine that will fill each member’s barrel based on the quality of the vintage harvest.
Depending upon the growing season, wines may include:
• Cabernet Sauvignon
• Cabernet Franc
• Merlot
• Petit Verdot
• Other exceptional Texas varietals
Because the integrity of each vintage is paramount, wine selections are determined by the winemaker and are not individually selected.
Exclusive Winery Access
Members are welcome to visit Bernhardt Winery throughout the aging process to view their barrel and follow the development of their wine. Watching your vintage mature over nearly two years becomes one of the most rewarding aspects of the experience.
Custom Wine Labels
Once Jerry Bernhardt determines the wine has reached its ideal maturity, each member’s wine is professionally bottled under a completely customized label. Whether commemorating a family milestone, celebrating a business, or creating an elegant private collection, your wine becomes uniquely your own.
Bottling & Storage
Upon completion of the aging process, members receive:
• Twenty cases (240 bottles)
• Professionally bottled and labeled wine
• Approximately 20 bottles per case
Upon request, Bernhardt Winery will provide complimentary storage of your bottled wine for up to one year following bottling.
Barrel Club Privileges
In addition to your private winemaking experience, members enjoy exclusive winery benefits.
Soleil Wine Club Gold Membership
Automatic Gold Membership includes:
• 20% savings on wine purchases
• Gold-level Soleil Wine Club benefits
• Standard Soleil membership purchase requirements apply
Sunset Concert Privileges
Members receive reserved table seating and admission for:
• Six Bernhardt Winery Sunset Concerts annually
• Up to four guests per concert
Investment Schedule
A payment schedule will be provided upon acceptance into the Bernhardt Barrel Club. Additional information regarding payment options is available upon request.
Membership Applications
Applications for the 2026–2028 Bernhardt Barrel Club will be accepted:
July 1, 2026 – September 1, 2026
Membership is intentionally limited to preserve the personalized nature of the experience.
For questions or to request an application:
marketing@bernhardtwinery.com
936-894-9829 ext. 104