| In reality, there really is not any fixed definition for | | | | Catacula is widening its portfolio by planting new |
| the term Boutique Winery. Most sales people claim | | | | varieties of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and |
| that if a particular winery produces less than 2,000 | | | | Petite 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 winery | | | | district of the Diamond Mountains, the Graeser |
| that produces less than 5,000 cases of wine per year | | | | Winery is acknowledged as one of the greatest |
| will be regarded as a boutique winery. Most of the | | | | regions in the world for growing fine varietals of |
| larger wineries produce a limited number of wine | | | | Bordeaux. The Diamond Mountain wines can be |
| cases of a specific wine, which is then known as | | | | profoundly complex, age-worthy, and generous. The |
| boutique wine. However, boutique wines can also be | | | | Graeser 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 the | | | | wines 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 have | | | | while having the capacity to age well for a decade, |
| been crafting and producing different varieties of | | | | and 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 Bouchaine | | | | namely 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-owned | | | | year later; both father and son crushed their first |
| business, which is wholly devoted to crafting and | | | | harvest of Stags Leap District wines. The Regusci |
| making the delicious Chardonnay and Pinot Noir | | | | Winery began operating in the late 90s, displaying its |
| varieties. Bouchaine wines are a heady blend of | | | | estate vintages like Merlot, Chardonnay, Cabernet |
| nature as well as culture, a compelling expression of | | | | Sauvignon, 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 operating | | | | Valley wine region, the Van Der Heyden Vineyards is |
| wineries in Carneros, Bouchaine is located north of | | | | situated on the prestigious and charming Silverado |
| San Pablo and San Francisco. The fog that surrounds | | | | Trail, which lies south of the Stags Leap District. |
| the region every night largely influences the climate in | | | | Specializing in estate bottled Cabernet Sauvignon |
| this winery, and the shallow clayey loam soils that are | | | | wines, 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 wines | | | | Reputed for being the only winery in the world to |
| that reflect the truly wild and beautiful side of the | | | | produce a late harvest Cabernet Sauvignon, the Van |
| Chiles Valley terroir, the Catacula Lake Winery has | | | | Der Heyden Vineyard is one of the finest of its kind. |
| wine that is kept under the guidance of some of | | | | Amateur 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 new | | | | personal and charming wine tasting session at each |
| facility. Catacula is dedicated to producing wines like | | | | of these wineries. Sample some of these wines and |
| Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot Blend that is called Rancho | | | | you might just become a true-blue wine devotee |
| Cuvee, Zinfandel, and Cabernet Sauvignon. However, | | | | yourself! |