Renaissance is one of the oldest and most storied wineries of the Sierra Foothills. Focusing on Bordeaux blends and Rhone varietals, Renaissance crafts singular wines that withstand the test of time. North Yuba is one of California's most interesting and expressive pieces of terroir, a must try for those always on the lookout for California gems.
What importer Polaner Selections has to say about this wine...
VineyardFrom a stony ("Caillottes") vineyard in Amigny planted in the late 1990s at 280 meters in elevation. Densely planted at 8000-10,000 vines/hA.SoilVery stony, calcareous vineyard with some clay.ViticultureCertified organic; all work done manually except ploughing. Biodynamic certification effective with the 2023 vintage. 100% manual harvest in small cases to protect grapes, with a strict triage in the vineyard followed by careful sorting in the winery on a table de trie. Yields 40-53 hl/hA.VinificationVery light debourbage to maintain a good amount of the fine lees. Fermentation takes place slowly with indigenous yeasts in stainless tanks at temperatures between 18 and 23° celcius. No SO2 in vinfication.AgingAged in a combination of concrete tank (80%) and foudres (20%) on fine lees for 7 to 9 month with no added SO2, unless absolutely necessary. Minimal sulphur added before bottling with a goal of arriving at a Total SO2 of 30 mg/l.
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Grape Variety
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Vintage
2023
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Size
750ml
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Farming Practice
Biodynamic
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Sweetness
Dry
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Body
Light Bodied
Loire Valley Wines
The Loire Valley is France’s greatest source of value for anyone looking for elegant, terroir-driven wines. Our collection celebrates the region’s great diversity, with the mineral-driven whites of Muscadet and Sancerre, the beautiful Chenin Blancs and Cabernet Francs from villages like Vouvray and Chinon, and natural wines from everywhere in the region. Sometimes wonderfully fresh and gulpable, sometimes serious and age-worthy, the prices are always very reasonable.
