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Renaissance 1996 Select Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc (North Yuba)
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- $35
Intensely sweet, this is honey soft, rich in apricot, gingerbread crumble, crème brûlée and vanilla flavors, and crisp in acidity. The grapes were an astonishing 43% of brix at harvest.
— S.H.
(7/1/2007)
Renaissance 1997 Premiere Cuvée Chardonnay (North Yuba)
- $30
Heavily oaked, with smoky, toasty aromas dominating the nose. Green apples, citrus fruits, and herbs complete the package. Finishes with lemony acidity and toast.
— W.E.
(6/1/2000)
Renaissance 2000 Claret Prestige Red (Sierra Foothills)
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- $50
At eight-plus years, this wine is a little overripe in raisins and soft in texture, but pleasantly dry, with black currant, anise and cedar flavors offset with firm tannins.
— S.H.
(3/1/2009)
Renaissance 1997 Première Cuvée Chardonnay (North Yuba)
- $35
The deep gold color here suggests age, as do the soft, vaguely oxidized flavors. Still, it shows some nice vanilla and baked apple notes, as well as slight chalk accents, on its toasty oak frame. Drink now.
— W.E.
(7/1/2001)
Renaissance 2000 Viognier (North Yuba)
- $19
Atypical for a California Viognier, with citrus and honey flavors. You might mistake it for a Sauvignon Blanc, but it’s nonetheless tasty and refreshing. Polished, rich and balanced. Serve it well chilled with a mango salsa.
— S.H.
(11/15/2001)
Renaissance 2004 Mediterranean Red (Sierra Foothills)
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- $30
Fruity and direct, this Rhône-style blend has flavors of cherries, red currants, chocolate, herbs and spices. It’s very soft and fairly sweet. Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah.
— S.H.
(4/1/2009)
Renaissance 2000 Estate Bottled Cabernet Sauvignon (Sierra Foothills)
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- $30
The vintage is not a misprint. This wine has been released at the age of 8, but it still tastes young, fresh and sweet. The flavors are of jam-sugary blackberries, cherries and currants.
— S.H.
(3/1/2009)
Renaissance 2003 Vin de Terroir Syrah (North Yuba)
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- $35
Thickly soft and rustic, with simple berry-cherry jam flavors that finish with sugary sweetness. Not very sophisticated, but it will appeal to many.
— S.H.
(7/1/2007)
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