Bouchaine

Bouchaine is the oldest continuously operating winery in Carneros, a region located on the southern tip of Napa Valley. In the late 1880s, a Missouri-born settler named Boon Fly planted grapes and fruit trees on the property. An Italian winemaker named Johnny Garetto bought the land in 1927 and farmed it until 1961, when he sold to Beringer.

After 20 years as a storage facility, the dilapidated winery buildings were purchased by Gerret and ...

These soils force the vines to dig deep for water, promoting depth and concentration as the roots struggle to penetrate the ribbons of obsidian, quartz, clay and volcanic deposits. Of Bouchaine’s 87 planted acres, 31 are dedicated to Chardonnay, 46 to Pinot Noir, with the remaining 10 devoted to Pinot Meunier, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer, Riesling and Syrah.

Vineyard blocks are planted with different sun exposures and pruning techniques base...

To achieve this goal, our winemaking team works hard to stay current on the latest developments and technologies, while staying true to the time-honored techniques that ensure the preservation of the character of the region and the fruit.

From our Chardonnays to our all-consuming love affair with all things Pinot, we believe our job is to work hand-in-hand with the elements to cultivate wines of exceptional expression and depth.

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