You may have noticed our new packaging; craft paper labels, composite cork closures, and no decorative foil.  A lot of time has been devoted to developing a product that is both environmentally responsible and great to drink. Enjoy.

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Philosophy

We make every attempt to utilize environmentally sound practices both in the vineyard and in our packaging by focusing on sustainable practices.  Mirage, Candy Mountain, and LeFore Vineyards are all farmed by Premier Partners with the environment in mind and contribute to the high quality wines we produce.  American-made glass, naturally dyed labels, and natural conglomerate cork closures are just a few of the choices we have made to support this valuable trend in our industry. Everything we use from the vineyard is either returned to the ground as fertilizer or recycled into a new product.  Whether its the skins, stems and seeds or the pummice left over from pressing our team is adamant about returning these products to the earth from which they originate.  Even our remaining lees are crafted into products for the local market.

Wine Making Practices

We age our wines in three to five-year-old French Oak barrels for ten to twenty months.  This allows you, the consumer, to taste the fruit, soil, and vintage characteristics rather than the wood on which the wine was stored.  We strive to produce single vineyard wines in a true craftsman style.  In fact, we are now producing single block wines, which we are very excited to share in the upcoming vintage.  By using this minimalist approach to winemaking we are confident that our wines will offer a true reflection of the terroir.

Great wine should be fun and easy to drink.  From this simple idea Balboa was created and set out to create affordable, accessible wines that provide a total sensory experience.  From the vineyard to the bottle, inside and out, our passion for making wine is never overlooked, resulting in exceptional wines at excellent prices.

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A Bit About Our Packaging

Conglomerate Corks

We are continually asked the same question...“Why has Balboa moved away from the Stelvin (screwcap) closure?  And the answer is simple.  It’s more environmentally responsible. We have spent a lot of time researching the pros and cons of a variety of wine closures and have chosen to use conglomerate corks for the majority of our wines.

Craft Paper Label

The fun, artsy labels are gone and have been replaced with a new craft paper look.  Although the paper we are currently using is not 100% recycled, we are searching high and low for a product that will fill this need.

No Decorative Foil

We are making an effort to use as little packaging as possible.  Although the foil adds a pleasant look to the bottle we believe that a foil is not necessary except for the wines aesthetic.

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Our Vineyards

Vineyard Resources

Balboa sources its fruit from Premiere Vineyard Management. Scattered across the varied terrain of the Walla Walla Valley and the diverse topographies of the Columbia basin you can find the vineyards owned and operated by Premiere Vineyards.

We have an excellent collection of growing sites showcasing the terroir diversity of Eastern Washington.  These sites range from the lake bed stones of Seven Hills West to the rich benches of loam found in Pepper Bridge and Pepper Bridge North to the sandy soils of Mirage and the minerality flavors of Candy Mountain. We truly have something for every style of winemaking.

All of our Walla Walla Valley vineyards have a proven track record. In fact, over 40 wineries currently source their premium quality wine grapes from one of our vineyards. Numerous wineries depend on fruit from our vineyards for their vineyard designated wines and many are choosing to combine our unique sites to blend wines that express the entire valley terroir.

Click here for a map overview of all of Balboa's vineyard resources.