Born in the vineyards, crafted from 1,500-word newsletters and countless winemaker conversations, Block 55 was created for wineries who value authentic partnerships.
Hi, I'm A.J. Weinzettel. After years writing about wine and interviewing winemakers, I saw a problem that needed fixing.
Through countless conversations, from newsletter stories to podcast interviews, I was privileged to see behind the curtain of how wineries actually operate. What I found were winery management systems scattered in every direction, and the dominant reservation software in the space was built for restaurants, not wineries. When I discovered how much wineries were paying for complex winery software, and how many service fees they faced, I knew something had to change.
After 100+ winemaker conversations, the vision became clear: wineries needed winery reservation software built specifically for their craft, not adapted from restaurants. Block 55 was created on a simple belief: every winery deserves state-of-the-art winery management tools that understand hospitality and help you keep more revenue in your pocket.
Read the full story →Before a single line of code was written, I sat down with wineries one on one to understand what they truly needed from a winery management system. That approach still guides everything we do. We listen closely, and our roadmap is shaped entirely by the needs of the wineries we serve.
See Block 55 in action across all the tools wineries actually use • Click any image to enlarge
Dead-simple winery booking that works everywhere. Guests reserve wine tastings instantly on any device while you get all the details you need.
Offer charcuterie boards, specialty items, and experiences during booking, enhancing guest satisfaction while boosting revenue.
Know your guests before they arrive. Gather dietary restrictions, celebration details, and preferences to create memorable experiences.
Coordinate the perfect visit. Guests request times, you confirm when you can offer the full winery experience they deserve.
Keep guests on your website throughout the entire booking process. Seamless reservations that feel like part of your site.
Design exclusive winery events, harvest dinners, and special wine experiences that turn guests into lifelong advocates.
Wine tasting reservations sync automatically to Google Calendar, keeping your winery team aligned and your schedule stress-free.
Works with VinoShipper, Commerce7, and Bottle 360. Connect your existing winery systems for streamlined operations.
No processing fees, no surprise charges. Affordable winery software pricing that lets you keep more of what you earn.
See how Block 55 can transform your winery's guest experience.
The wineries using Block 55 aren't just customers. They're the wine country community that inspired every feature we've built. These relationships started with conversations, not sales pitches.
Ready to see how Block 55 honors your craft?