There are three allocation options:
• 6 bottles twice a year — March and September, or June and November.
• 12 bottles twice a year — March and September, or June and November.
• 12 bottles four times a year — March, June, September and November.

For twice-yearly allocations, choose either March and September or June and November. The four-times-yearly allocation is delivered in March, June, September and November.

No. All members receive the same Sugarbird Collective benefits. The difference is the amount of wine in each allocation and how often it is delivered.

Yes. You can choose the wines for your allocation, or ask the Nitida team to curate a selection for you.

Yes. You can change your selection before your allocation is processed. We’ll let you know when your selection needs to be finalised.

Yes. You can add extra bottles before your allocation is processed. Additional bottles must be added in multiples of six. Once the allocation has been processed, it can no longer be edited.

Yes. Eligible additional bottles receive the applicable member pricing. The Calligraphy 2022 Magnum is excluded from the 10% member discount.

Yes. Nitida may curate seasonal selections based on the time of year, current releases and wines we think are worth sharing.

Members receive 10% off eligible online wine purchases and wine purchases at the tasting room.

The standard courier fee is R190. Delivery is free on orders and allocations of 12 bottles or more. Delivery is available to major centres in South Africa.

Every member receives 10 complimentary tastings within their membership year.

Yes. Your 10 complimentary tastings are valid for 12 months and renew annually with your membership.

Complimentary tastings are for the member. If you’re hosting a tasting and are present, you can use your complimentary tasting allocation for the guests you’re hosting.

Members may be invited to special member-only tastings, winemaker tastings, vintage vertical tastings, private tastings with Helgard and winemaking demonstrations. These experiences take place at selected times and may have limited availability.

Yes. Members receive priority access to qualifying new and limited releases, subject to availability. Members may also receive invitations to selected pre-release tastings.

Yes. You can change your allocation between delivery cycles. Please make the change before your next allocation is processed.

Yes. You can skip an allocation through your member account. Your membership remains active after one skipped allocation. If you skip two consecutive allocations, Nitida may cancel your membership after notifying you.

Yes. Please contact Shelley at shelley@nitida.co.za, and she’ll assist you with the cancellation.

You’ll be charged on the day your allocation is processed, according to its scheduled processing date.

You can manage your membership through your online member account. From there, you can view your upcoming allocation, manage your wine selections, update your details and delivery address, and manage your membership.

Yes. You can update your delivery address through your profile dashboard. You can also send an allocation to a different address by updating it there.

Contact Shelley before your allocation is processed. She can help arrange delivery to an alternative address or a different delivery date.

If the courier can’t complete delivery, they’ll try to contact you using the details provided. Your wine will be held at the nearest Aspiring warehouse while delivery is arranged. Contact Shelley at shelley@nitida.co.za.

Yes. Contact Shelley at shelley@nitida.co.za to arrange collection. Your allocation must still be paid for through the normal payment process; payment can’t be made when you collect your wine.

Yes. Members can buy additional eligible wine at the applicable member price outside their regular allocation.

If a selected wine is no longer available, Shelley will contact you to discuss alternatives.

Shelley can help with wine selections, allocations, delivery and membership. Email shelley@nitida.co.za.

Yes. A Sugarbird Collective membership can be given as a gift, provided the membership is paid for and maintained.