2008 Bouchaine Estate Pinot Noir  SOLD OUT

Bouchaine Vineyards lies on the Southern border of Napa Valley, adjacent to the Napa-Sonoma Marsh State   Wildlife Area. This unique geographical location, shoulder-to-shoulder with brackish water ponds that house western meadow larks, red-winged black birds and a variety of owls and hawks, inspires our commitment to  preserving our local wildlife and avian neighbors. In 2004, our vineyards became the first property to attain the Fish Friendly Farming and Napa Green Farming certifications through the Napa Valley Vintners Association and the California Land Stewardship Institute. 

The 2008 vintage was marked by a second year of drought conditions; but, prudent watering from our partially filled ponds allowed for full fruit development, while limiting crop yields. The Carneros received the longest frost season in decades followed by triple-digit heat, then light rains in mid-May while the grapes were in bloom.  A cool summer gave way to September heat that quickly ripened the vines, producing bright and rich fruit intensity.

This limited-release 2008 Estate Pinot Noir is handcrafted from a selection of the most dramatic wines from our various vineyard blocks to yield the most expressive wine possible.

  $50.00