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Bouchaine: A photojournal
07/15/2008

A photo journal chronicling the life of a winery: the changes of the seasons, the evolution of natural life in the vineyards, with budbreak and leafing, flowering, fruit set, veraison, and finally, in the late summer/early fall, the harvest. The glories of winemaking, from the crushing and fermentation of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes to getting the last drop of wine into the barrel. The celebrations of life's finest things--joyous friendships and fabulous wines. 

Conde Nast Traveler's "Five Perfect Days" feature series recommends a visit to Bouchaine!
03/26/2008

"Five Perfect Days in California Wine Country," Conde Nast Traveler, April 2008; online at Conde Nast Traveler website.

Conde Nast Traveler's "Five Perfect Days" series provides can't-miss destinations and insider tips. Usually a travel planner local to the destination or someone who's worked extensively planning trips to the area (refered to as "the best travel specialists" by Conde Nast Traveler editors) make the recommendations, which is then researched by a contributing editor at Traveler.

In the April 2008 issue, Jackie Richmond, one of the mosted respected travel planners in Napa (and someone who knows the California wine country like the back of her hand), is consulted for her recommendations. Bouchaine is pleased to be recommended on the itinerary for Day One in the California wine country!

"...[Bouchaine is] a classic Carneros chardonnay and pinot maker in the part of the valley known as the flatlands, where rolling fields of vines stretch in every direction. In contrast to the rather formal tone at Artesa, where a recording of chanting monks plays constantly in the barrel room, Bouchaine doesn't take itself too seriously..."

Find Bouchaine on the wine list or by-the-glass at fabulous restaurants in SF/Bay Area and LA/Santa Monica/West Hollywood
12/06/2006

For our friends in the Bay Area and down south in Los Angeles looking for a fun night out, Bouchaine Pinot Noirs and/or Chardonnays are being poured by-the-glass or on the bottle list at these fabulous restaurants and many more:

San Francisco and the Bay Area

-Boon Fly Cafe at The Carneros Inn, Napa (our standby for a casual but delicious lunch or dinner at this cozy spot)

-Butterfly on the Embarcadero, SF (just a flutter away from the always-happening Ferry Plaza Marketplace)

-Cafe Tiramisu, SF (enjoy great food sitting at sidewalk tables that make you feel like you're in a small European village)

-The Farm at The Carneros Inn, Napa (our friends down the road offering excellent food and wines, a sophisticated and welcoming atmosphere for a romantic dinner or get-together with friends; don't miss the veranda in the warmer months).

-Garibaldi's, SF and Oakland (a Bay Area favorite with tantalizing food and a great wine list)

-The Farm House, Olema (backwoods charm on the way to or from an active day at Point Reyes)

-One Market in San Francisco, Lark Creek Inn in Larkspur, Lark Creek Cafe in Walnut Creek, Yankee Pier on Santana Row, San Jose (always, always without fail, a favorite for delightful food and excellent service)

-Medjool, SF (yummy food and fun-fun-fun into the night)

-Monti's, Santa Rosa (fun and revelry among friends)


West Hollywood, Santa Monica and Greater Los Angeles

-Sushi Roku, LA and Santa Monica (what more can we say? heavenly sushi, happening atmosphere, lively people-watching--and meeting too)

-Nick+Stef's Steakhouse, LA Downtown (the inimitable Patina Group's steakhouse offering tantalizing cuts of steak and incomparable service; with its sleek decor and mood lighting, it looks and feels nothing like your grandad's steakhouse)

-Katana, Hollywood (go for dinner and a long night of fun in the middle of the Sunset Strip--or what feels like the center of the universe!)

-Ocean & Vine at The Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, Santa Monica (hip, happening, see, be seen)