Bouchaine’s 100-acre estate vineyard lies on the southern border of Napa Valley’s Carneros district, overlooking the San Francisco bay with the financial district in the distance. Fog, wind, and the cold night time temperatures of this unique geographical area lend a distinctive regional identity to our wines.

Growing Season
The 2023 growing season was a lesson in patience. The winery was set and ready to go at the end of August, when we typically begin harvest, but Mother Nature hit the brakes and forced us to relax until the end of September when our grapes were finally ready to pick. Conditions over spring and summer were beautiful in the vineyard but the typical heat we experience over Labor Day eluded us, leading to slower ripening on the vine. We all know “patience is a virtue” though, and our efforts were eventually rewarded with some phenomenal grapes that had been given a bit more time to develop. That extra time, coupled with the bountiful Carneros sunshine during the fall, helped produce wines of vibrant flavor and excellent texture. Patience may not always be our strongpoint since we’re always excited to share our wines with you, but in the end it was well worth the wait.

Vinification
This 2023 Rosé was purposely crafted from estate grown Pinot Noir and blended to become our first-ever Non-Alcoholic Wine. Directly from the grapevine and into a gentle press, the juice was extracted and sent to stainless steel tanks, where it was fermented and aged until it was time for blending. Once blended, the wine was vacuum distilled to gently separate the alcohol from the wine, while preserving the delicate flavors and aromas we love and expect in our Rosés.

Tasting Notes
At Bouchaine, we want to provide the best experience for all our fans. Whether you are moderating, or abstaining from alcohol, we still want to have a wine for you that will enrich your meals, conversations, and lives. Our Non-Alcoholic Rosé is an expression of the Estate Vineyard that shows the elegant flavors and aromas that Carneros is known for. Soft strawberry and melon on the nose and palate, with a fresh acidity that will keep you coming back for more. This wine is everything you expect from Bouchaine, just without the alcohol.