Bouchaine - Estate Vineyard - Pinot Noir2021
RED WINE
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Producer
Bouchaine
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Blend
100% Pinot Noir
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Country
USA
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Region
California
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UPC
0 89569 22192 7
Reviews
The Wine Independent 92
Pale to medium ruby-purple in color, the 2021 Estate Pinot Noir flies out with intense notes of cranberry preserves, raspberry coulis, and kirsch giving way to suggestions of cinnamon stick, red roses, and Darjeeling tea. The medium to full-bodied palate is chock full of bright red berry flavors and savory accents, supported by soft tannins and seamless freshness, finishing with a cheery lift.
by LPB, The Wine Independent , 2023
Wine Enthusiast 93
Balanced on a high level, this intense and concentrated wine is memorable now and sure to improve with further age. Focused black currant and black cherry flavors race across the palate, driven by nervy acidity and muscular tannins. The wine is great to pair with roast duck or pheasant.
by JG, Wine Enthusiast , 2023
Technical Details
Description
Bouchaine is the oldest continuously operating winery in Carneros, a region located on the southern tip of Napa Valley. Over the years, the Copelands continued to update the property, expanding the vineyards to 100 acres, and invested their time and passion into building a sustainable, family-owned estate. Bouchaine Vineyards lies on the Southern border of Napa Valley, adjacent to the Napa-Sonoma Marsh State Wildlife Area with over 100 bucolic acres surrounding the winery. This unique geographical location is the most renowned region in the Napa Valley for Pinot Noir. The Carneros fog, wind and cool temperatures help our grapes develop bright and crisp characteristics typical of the region.
Food pairing
Among the most sublime pairings: grilled or roasted dishes such as spiced pork
medallions grilled with wild mushrooms, crispy duck breast with plum glaze, or pan-roasted lamb chops with herbs and shallots.
Tasting notes
A tangy fresh cherry nose opens to cocoa, cola, and notes of nutmeg. The juicy lip smacking entry shows lovely cherry and wild strawberry flavors with gorgeous rose petal and baking spices in the background. Smooth tannin and vibrant acidity make this a perfect wine for food pairings.
Vineyard
The vineyard reaps the full benefit of the region’s defining marine influence,
which, along with limited irrigation water, serves to limit crop size, retain bright fruit acidity, and assure early ripening—making the most well behaved and richly flavored wines.
Vintage
The vintage was marked by fears of drought conditions early in the season, but prudent watering from our partially-filled ponds allowed for full fruit development while limiting crop yields.
