Virtual Wine Tasting Experiences

Virtual wine tasting started at Bouchaine Vineyards in 2019 and continues on now, delivering your friends, family, and colleagues to the Napa Valley through the lens of our 4K camera system.

Hosted on WebEx, Zoom, or your preferred format

 Your virtual wine tasting experience includes:

• Napa views broadcasted on a 4K camera system.
• 1 bottle of our 90+ point estate wine (choose Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, or a Rosé).
• 1 etched Bouchaine wine tumbler.
• 50 minutes of wine discussion with a Bouchaine sommelier.

 Examples of topics:

• How does wine get its color?
• Why are some wines more dense or more acidic?
• How can you buy better wine at the store?
• What makes Napa Valley such a special wine region?

Bouchaine introduced virtual wine tasting to the world as a way to transport guests to the Napa Valley.  Our Winemaker Kit #2 expands the idea and offers the opportunity to quiz our sommeliers about topics like:  what is the difference between Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc?  Is older wine better?  Are decanters important?

Hosted on WebEx, Zoom, or your preferred format

Your experience includes:

• Napa views broadcasted on a 4K camera system
• 1 bottle each of our 90+ point Estate Chardonnay & Estate Pinot Noir
• 2 etched Bouchaine wine tumblers
• 50 minutes of wine discussion with a Bouchaine sommelier

Examples of topics:

• What does it mean to be estate bottled?
• What drives the differences in wine prices?
• What temperature should wine be served at?
• How do oak barrels affect the flavor and mouthfeel of wine?

For lovers of food and wine, Bouchaine in-person and virtual wine and cheese tastings.  In this wine tasting, guests learn about a harmony of flavors as they taste wine and cheese together.  What is the temperature for serving wine? cheese?  How can you identify cheese or wine styles in a store?  

Hosted on WebEx, Zoom, or at the winery each weekend in person!

 Virtual Wine and Cheese experiences includes:

• Napa views broadcasted on a 4K camera system.
• 2 bottles of perfectly paired Bouchaine wines.
• 2 cheeses from award-winning Rogue Creamery in Oregon.
• 50 minute Q&A discussion co-hosted by Bouchaine & Rogue.

 Examples of topics:

• What temperature should cheese and wine be served at?
• What wines pair best with cheese?
• What creates the best flavors in cheese?
• How do you prepare a food and wine pairing?

Hosted on WebEx, Zoom, or your preferred format, Bouchaine offers a virtual wine tasting tour, allowing your guests to experience the Napa Valley from home or the office.

 Your experience includes:

• Napa views broadcasted on a 4K camera system.
• 2 bottles of our 90+ point estate wines (Chardonnay & Pinot Noir).
• 2 etched Bouchaine wine tumblers.
• 50 minutes of wine discussion and vineyard Q&A with a Bouchaine sommelier.
• A virtual tour of the vineyard or winery (weather permitting for vineyard tours).

 Examples of topics:

• What is sustainable or green certified farming?
• How many grapes does it take to make a bottle of wine?
• What is the difference between a big production facility and a small Napa family winery?
• What makes Napa Valley such a special wine region?

Hosted on WebEx, Zoom, or your preferred format

 Your experience includes:

• Napa views broadcasted on a 4K camera system.
• 1 bottle of our Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
• Chocolates from Napa Valley’s boutique chocolatier, Woodhouse Chocolates.
• 50 minutes of wine discussion with a Bouchaine sommelier.

 Examples of topics:

• What chocolates actually pair best with wine?
• What wines traditionally pair with different foods and why?
• How can you buy better wine?
• What makes Napa Valley such a special wine region?

 Let music, rather than food, become your wine pairing for the day.  Join Philadelphia Orchestra Concertmaster David Kim and Winemaker Chris Kajani in a 90-minute live virtual wine tasting and musical discussion.  The handpicked music is perfectly paired with a selection of three Bouchaine wines and compositions from one of the world's greatest orchestras. Questions are encouraged!