Bucher Wines

About Winery: Bucher Wines started when John took over his family dairy operation and was looking to diversify their revenue streams. Their vineyards consist of 38 acres of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes on 15 distinct blocks farmed by John for Bucher Farms. In addition to making and bottling estate-grown wines, Bucher Vineyard Pinot Noir grapes are sold to notable Sonoma County wineries, including Williams Selyem, Papapietro Perry, Joseph Jewell, Dutcher Crossing, and others. 

Visit Grand Cru Crush tasting room to taste their current release wines including three different Pinot Noirs and a Sauvignon Blanc.

Aggie Connection: After graduating from UC Davis in 1984 with an Ag Sciences and Management degree, John Bucher returned to Healdsburg to manage the family dairy operation. In 1997, after two years of researching wine grape varietals, analyzing soils, and talking to neighboring grape growers, John planted the first Bucher Vineyard Pinot Noir blocks. With the 2011 harvest, John and his wife Diane, along with help from their children, crushed their first grapes for Bucher Wines.

Aggies Uncorked Featured Wine: Pinot Noir.

Alum: John Bucher ’84 Proprietor & Grape Grower.