Bay Area Boutique Wineries

In reality, there really is not any fixed definitionCabernet Sauvignon. However, Catacula is
for the term Boutique Winery. Most sales peoplewidening its portfolio by planting new varieties of
claim that if a particular winery produces less thanCabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petite
2,000 cases of wine each year, then it isSirah.
considered to be a boutique winery. By logical. Graeser Winery: Located within the viticultural
reasoning, any winery that produces less thandistrict of the Diamond Mountains, the Graeser
5,000 cases of wine per year will be regarded asWinery is acknowledged as one of the greatest
a boutique winery. Most of the larger wineriesregions in the world for growing fine varietals of
produce a limited number of wine cases of aBordeaux. The Diamond Mountain wines can be
specific wine, which is then known as boutiqueprofoundly complex, age-worthy, and generous.
wine. However, boutique wines can also beThe Graeser Winery is prized in Napa Valley for
defined as a wine that is made in limited amounts,creating wines that are full of dimension and
while expressing a certain amount of passion oncharacter. These wines are detailed and lush,
the part of the winemaker.more elegant than overblown, approachable and
In addition to the various well-known labels thatbalanced in its youth, while having the capacity to
have been crafting and producing differentage well for a decade, and sometimes more.
varieties of wines in Bay Area, you will find a. Regusci Winery: With Napa Valley becoming a
whole host of boutique wineries that areprominent wine-cultivating region, the Regusci
treasured by the locals.family was able to concentrate on cultivating a
Here is a list of the boutique wineries in Bay Area:single crop, namely wine grapes. In the mid 90s,
. Bouchaine Vineyards: The legendary Bouchainethe son Angelo decided to restore a winery on
winery is situated in the southern part of Napathis property, and a year later; both father and
valley, close to San Francisco. Bouchaine is ason crushed their first harvest of Stags Leap
family-owned business, which is wholly devoted toDistrict wines. The Regusci Winery began
crafting and making the delicious Chardonnay andoperating in the late 90s, displaying its estate
Pinot Noir varieties. Bouchaine wines are a headyvintages like Merlot, Chardonnay, Cabernet
blend of nature as well as culture, a compellingSauvignon, and Zinfandel.
expression of grape and craft that complements. Van Der Heyden Vineyards Wines: Family owned
the sophistication of burgundy with the livelinessand housed in the panoramic and world famous
of California. Established on the site of one of theNapa Valley wine region, the Van Der Heyden
oldest operating wineries in Carneros, Bouchaine isVineyards is situated on the prestigious and
located north of San Pablo and San Francisco. Thecharming Silverado Trail, which lies south of the
fog that surrounds the region every night largelyStags Leap District. Specializing in estate bottled
influences the climate in this winery, and theCabernet Sauvignon wines, Chardonnay wines,
shallow clayey loam soils that are ideal forand late harvest dessert wines, this vineyard is a
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.treat for all wine aficionados. Reputed for being
. Catacula Lake Winery: Committed to craftingthe only winery in the world to produce a late
wines that reflect the truly wild and beautiful sideharvest Cabernet Sauvignon, the Van Der Heyden
of the Chiles Valley terroir, the Catacula LakeVineyard is one of the finest of its kind.
Winery has wine that is kept under the guidanceAmateur wine enthusiasts and tourists that visit
of some of Napa Valleys finest wine consultantsthe wineries in Bay Area will be absolutely thrilled
and experts. 1999 marked Cataculs first vintageto find a personal and charming wine tasting
at the new facility. Catacula is dedicated tosession at each of these wineries. Sample some
producing wines like Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot Blendof these wines and you might just become a
that is called Rancho Cuvee, Zinfandel, andtrue-blue wine devotee yourself!