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Bouchaine Vineyards is located in the southern-most area of the Carneros appellation in Napa Valley. Our unique location affords: Marine influences from the nearby San Pablo Bay; Wide temperature fluctuations from day to night, marked by morning fog and afternoon winds; Shallow clay loam and cobbled soils. ı
OUR BACKSTORY • s
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1841-46 The Mexican land-‐grant Huichica, (including today’s Bouchaine) given to Jacob P. Lease
1848 ABer the Bear Flag Revolt, California becomes a part of the United States and a conKnual stream of immigrants comes to the Carneros Valley
1899 First vineyard on Bouchaine property
1928 Italian immigrant John GareOo buys Bouchaine land and plants Cabernet, Pinot Noir, and PeKte Syrah
1939-51 John GareOo is only resident vintner in the Carneros
1951 GareOo Winery sold to Beringer Bros.
1981 Bouchaine Vineyard established; Purchased by Gerret and TaKana Copeland
1983 Carneros designated an AVA
History of the Site
Bouchaine circa 1927.
OUR ESTATE VINEYARDS • s
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• 104 acre estate; 84 sustainably farmed acres of Estate vineyards
• Replanted 40% of vineyards, conKnually upgrading winemaking equipment, purchasing beOer barrels
• Improved quality of Carneros Pinot Noir by adding Estate Pinot Noir grapes (eliminated Estate boOling)
SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES • s
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As a sustainable winery and cer3fied green farm, we believe in protecKng our natural resources and minimizing our impact on the environment. Our efforts include: • Water conservaKon using deficit/drip irrigaKon. • Cover crops planted to prevent erosion, add soil
nutrients, and aOract beneficial insects. • Compost, used in place of chemical ferKlizers to
replenish soils, adding organic maOer and nutrients.
• Grape pomace — fed to free range cows on a neighboring ranch — happy cows!
• Bluebirds and owl boxes: installed to encourage these natural predators that feed on pests.
• Absolutely no pes3cides used!
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• Bouchaine Vineyards’ Chardonnay is estate grown, produced, and boOled.
• This balanced, elegant wine will lead wine lovers back to Chardonnay. Pairs well with food without overpowering food flavors.
• Stylish with apple, pear, light citrus notes and subtle oak. A complex wine complete with a long finish.
• The vineyard: Sustainably farmed, new planKngs of the Dijon clone along with 30-‐year-‐old block producing low yields.
• Compe33ve Set: Grgich, Patz & Hall, Ramey, and Shafer.
ESTATE CHARDONNAY
Suggested Retail: $30
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• s • s • Exemplary of classic Pinot Noir from the
Carneros region.
• Layers of flavors and brightness of fruit—showcases evenly ripe, juicy black cherry, raspberry, and strawberry.
• The vineyards: Based on Mike Richmond’s almost 40 years of experience, we select only the best fruit and most memorable lots, from an array of prized neighboring vineyards.
• Compe33ve Set: Gary Farrell, Saintsbury, and Williams Selyem.
CARNEROS PINOT NOIR
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• s • s • Late harvest style,
harvested aBer botryKs, the “noble rot” has concentrated grape sugars, usually in November or December.
• Estate grown Chardonnay fruit.
• A touch of aromaKc Riesling is added to enhance the perfume.
• Bouche d’Or means “Mouth of Gold” in French!
Bouche d’Or Late Harvest
CHARDONNAY
Suggested Retail: $30
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THE COPELANDS - OWNERS
Gerret and TaKana Copeland are proud that Bouchaine is a family-‐owned and family-‐operated winery. Their commitment to Bouchaine has been criKcal to its success.
• Purchased Bouchaine in 1981 and spearheaded renovaKons of the winery and tasKng room through the years.
• Are involved in all winemaking, sales, markeKng, and operaKonal decisions at Bouchaine and instrumental in creaKng the look, feel, essence and experience that Bouchaine provides in wines and the visitor experience.
• Founding sponsors of Napa Valley FesKval del Sole. LongKme sponsors of various organizaKons Wilmington and Delaware, as well as in Napa Valley.
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MICHAEL RICHMOND
As Vice President, General Manager, and Winemaker, Mike brings a passion for pinot noir and a resolute dedicaKon to Carneros to his work at Bouchaine. • Has been making wines and managing
wineries in Napa Valley since 1970’s, beginning with Freemark Abbey.
• Founded Acacia Winery with partner Larry Brooks in 1979.
• Co-‐founded The Pinot Noir Conference, now held annually in Oregon.
• A founding member (now Carneros Wine Alliance).
• Created Dynamite brand for Chalone Inc.
• Joined Bouchaine in 2002.
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GREG GAUTHIER Greg’s role as Vice President of Wine Produc3on and Sales is to ensure the wine quality of Bouchaine, along with all supporKng markeKng and sales promoKons. He drives the effort to make Bouchaine a valued part of your pornolio. • Launched Country Varietals with Sam
Sebas3ani in late 1970’s.
• Helped the Trincheros launch the SuQer Home brand and created SuOer Home 187 single serving packaging in the mid 80’s.
• Revitalized Rodney Strong and established it as a premium brand in the early 90’s.
• Managed the state of California for Chalone Wine Group.
• Joined Bouchaine in 2002 with Michael Richmond.
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ANDREW BROOKS Associate Winemaker Andrew grew up among the vines and is the son of renowned Carneros Winemaker Larry Brooks. • Earned a degree in Chemistry from
Wesleyan University in ConnecKcut.
• Harvest and Lab work at: • Saintsbury • St. Supery • Domaine Carneros
• Joined Bouchaine in 2007 as a lab
technician
• One of three winemakers in the Cube Project
• 3 Winemakers, 3 Vineyards, 9 Wines An experiment in Terrior.
• Became Associate Winemaker in 2011.
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ACCOLADES Medals/Best in Class: 2014 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Compe66on • BEST IN CLASS –
Bouchaine 2012 Estate Vineyard Chardonnay Current Vintages: • 2010 Estate Chardonnay, Carneros: 91 Points, Wine Enthusiast • 2009 Pinot Noir, Carneros: 90 Points, Wine & Spirits
Pinot Noir Summit:
• GOLD – Bouchaine 2010 Pinot Noir, Carneros • GOLD – Bouchaine 2012 Estate Vineyard Pinot Meunier, Napa Valley -‐Carneros • GOLD – Bouchaine 2011 Estate Terraces Pinot Noir, Napa Valley -‐ Carneros • GOLD – Bouchaine 2012 Rockin' H Vineyard Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast
SAN FRANCISCOCHRONICLE
WINECOMPETITION
2014
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POINT OF SALE Point of Sale & Assets: • Tech Sheets • Shelf Talkers • BoOle Shots • Labels • MulKmedia Content • Brand Brochure – In Development
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PROGRAMMING - Advertising 2014 Programming: • NaKonal Ad & In-‐Store Campaign – “The Perfect Condiment”
• Wine Spectator • Sunset Magazine • Self-‐Published 32-‐page Wine Country Lifestyle Magazine/MarkeKng Piece
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PROGRAMMING – Culinary and Hospitality Management Educational Programs
• EducaKonal Series at Pres3gious Culinary and Hospitality Programs: • Cornell University • Culinary Ins3tute of America – Hyde Park, NY • Johnson & Wales • Oklahoma State University • University of Houston • More throughout 2014 -‐ 15
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PROGRAMMING – Celebrity Chef Events • 2014 Bouchaine Chef Series
(Winery & NaKonal Restaurant Events)
Saturday, March 29, 2014 Danny Levesque, Execu3ve Chef AtlanKc Fish Company Boston, MA Saturday, April 26, 2014 Steve Aguglia, Execu3ve Chef Aquaknox, Las Vegas, NV May 24, 2014-‐ Memorial Day Weekend Charles Phillips, Execu3ve Chef 1808 Grille at the HuOon Hotel, Nashville, TN Saturday, June 28, 2014 Todd C. Gray, Execu3ve Chef Equinox Restaurant, Washington, DC Saturday, July 26, 2014 David Slay, Chef Park Avenue Restaurant, Stanton, CA Saturday, August 23, 2014 Yvon Goetz, Execu3ve Chef The Winery Restaurant, TusKn, CA
Saturday, September 27, 2014 Jason Bergeron, Execu3ve Chef Blackhawk Grille, Danville, CA Saturday, October 25, 2014 Hiro Matsuhashi , Execu3ve Chef Mikuni Sushi, Sacramento, CA