The Carneros district sits adjacent to the San Francisco bay. Fog, wind, and the cold night time temperatures of this unique geographical area lend a distinctive regional identity to our Brut Rosé allowing for bright flavors, lip-smacking acidity and a crisp finish.

Growing Season
The growing season of 2022 will ultimately be defined by the 5-day heat wave we experienced in early September. Thankfully, our crop was ready to be harvested. The heat condensed the time frame of harvest and the winery filled up quickly. Prior to the heat, the growing season in Carneros was highlighted only by its cool breezes and morning fog. With all of these factors combined, Bouchaine was able to capture the fresh acidity we know and love, while also extracting velvety structure and depth of flavor in the wines.

Vinification
This bubbly beverage is produced using the Champagne Method (or Méthode Champenois for our Francophile friends). First there is primary fermentation, followed by some blending magic, then a secondary fermentation in bottle to give us those oh-so-delicate bubbles. After some time in the bottle, we finish the process with disgorgement of the yeast and a dosage (a supersecret mixture) to finesse the wine to its final form. Those are a lot of fancy words in there, but leave that to us. All you really need to know is how to pop the cork off without losing any of the delicious liquid.

Tasting Notes
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