Bouchaine

Here is the beautiful modern facility at Bouchaine. For years when I was in graduate school I admired the drinkability of Bochaine wines. A winery with serious history, set in the southern end of the Napa Valley, Bouchaine Vineyards is the oldest continuously operating winery in the Carneros district. Land here was first cultivated in the 1880s, and later transformed Gerret and Tatiana Copeland in 1981, evolving into a  sustainably farmed producer of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.  The wines were really good across the board. I love the 2024 ‘Carneros’ Gewurtztraminer (OB, 92) which is viscous with great flavor range. Learn more at https://bouchaine.com/ and here are my reviews of the new releases by Bouchaine. 2024 Bouchaine ‘Carneros’ Gewurtztraminer- The 2024 Bouchaine ‘Carneros’ Gewurtztraminer is fragrant and beautifully-textured stuff. Pink grapefruit and papaya flavors mingle well with green melon notes on the palate. Drink 2026-2032-  92 2024 Bouchaine ‘Alsatian Blen

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48 Hours in America's Favorite Small (Wine) Town

A good weekend starts in Lodi. And from there, the weekend writes itself. Summer in Lodi doesn't really announce itself; it just settles in. The berries are sizing up on the vine, the light lingers well into the evening, and the Delta Breeze rolls through most nights to take the edge off the afternoon heat. Wine country moves at an easy pace this time of year.  And here, you don't need a script, a special occasion, or even a reservation to feel right at home. That's the whole spirit of Lodi wine country: come as you are, sip as you please, and let the weekend unfold. Many of our 60-plus tasting rooms welcome walk-ins with a smile and a pour, so you can plan a little, plan a lot, or simply arrive. There's one more reason this summer feels special. In June, Parade and Steller named Lodi the national winner of the America's Favorite Small Towns 2026 competition , selected from a pool of 300 nominated towns. The judges pointed to the region's agricultural heritage, vibrant culture, an

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