Bay Area Boutique Wineries

In reality, there really is not any fixed definition forCatacula is widening its portfolio by planting new
the term Boutique Winery. Most sales people claimvarieties of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and
that if a particular winery produces less than 2,000Petite Sirah.
cases of wine each year, then it is considered to be. Graeser Winery: Located within the viticultural
a boutique winery. By logical reasoning, any winerydistrict of the Diamond Mountains, the Graeser
that produces less than 5,000 cases of wine per yearWinery is acknowledged as one of the greatest
will be regarded as a boutique winery. Most of theregions in the world for growing fine varietals of
larger wineries produce a limited number of wineBordeaux. The Diamond Mountain wines can be
cases of a specific wine, which is then known asprofoundly complex, age-worthy, and generous. The
boutique wine. However, boutique wines can also beGraeser Winery is prized in Napa Valley for creating
defined as a wine that is made in limited amounts,wines that are full of dimension and character. These
while expressing a certain amount of passion on thewines are detailed and lush, more elegant than
part of the winemaker.overblown, approachable and balanced in its youth,
In addition to the various well-known labels that havewhile having the capacity to age well for a decade,
been crafting and producing different varieties ofand sometimes more.
wines in Bay Area, you will find a whole host of. Regusci Winery: With Napa Valley becoming a
boutique wineries that are treasured by the locals.prominent wine-cultivating region, the Regusci family
Here is a list of the boutique wineries in Bay Area:was able to concentrate on cultivating a single crop,
. Bouchaine Vineyards: The legendary Bouchainenamely wine grapes. In the mid 90s, the son Angelo
winery is situated in the southern part of Napa valley,decided to restore a winery on this property, and a
close to San Francisco. Bouchaine is a family-ownedyear later; both father and son crushed their first
business, which is wholly devoted to crafting andharvest of Stags Leap District wines. The Regusci
making the delicious Chardonnay and Pinot NoirWinery began operating in the late 90s, displaying its
varieties. Bouchaine wines are a heady blend ofestate vintages like Merlot, Chardonnay, Cabernet
nature as well as culture, a compelling expression ofSauvignon, and Zinfandel.
grape and craft that complements the sophistication. Van Der Heyden Vineyards Wines: Family owned
of burgundy with the liveliness of California.and housed in the panoramic and world famous Napa
Established on the site of one of the oldest operatingValley wine region, the Van Der Heyden Vineyards is
wineries in Carneros, Bouchaine is located north ofsituated on the prestigious and charming Silverado
San Pablo and San Francisco. The fog that surroundsTrail, which lies south of the Stags Leap District.
the region every night largely influences the climate inSpecializing in estate bottled Cabernet Sauvignon
this winery, and the shallow clayey loam soils that arewines, Chardonnay wines, and late harvest dessert
ideal for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.wines, this vineyard is a treat for all wine aficionados.
. Catacula Lake Winery: Committed to crafting winesReputed for being the only winery in the world to
that reflect the truly wild and beautiful side of theproduce a late harvest Cabernet Sauvignon, the Van
Chiles Valley terroir, the Catacula Lake Winery hasDer Heyden Vineyard is one of the finest of its kind.
wine that is kept under the guidance of some ofAmateur wine enthusiasts and tourists that visit the
Napa Valleys finest wine consultants and experts.wineries in Bay Area will be absolutely thrilled to find a
1999 marked Cataculs first vintage at the newpersonal and charming wine tasting session at each
facility. Catacula is dedicated to producing wines likeof these wineries. Sample some of these wines and
Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot Blend that is called Ranchoyou might just become a true-blue wine devotee
Cuvee, Zinfandel, and Cabernet Sauvignon. However,yourself!