Clearwater Canyon Cellars

Renaissance Red Lewis-Clark Valley Red Blend

9.1

Beautifully balanced red blend shared by brother-in-law Simon Levine. Classic Bordeaux blend plus Petite Sirah, Syrah and sanviogese. Inviting smooth berry bouquet and delicious long finish. Compares very well with top Napa reds. Who knew Idaho could produce such great wines! — 14 days ago

Domaine de Cristia

Renaissance Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2017

Andy@andyberke.com

9.2

Tremendous structure. What you want from the wine — 3 months ago

Château La Renaissance

Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend 2017

Daniel Jara

8.9

Higo, ciruela, taninos aventados , buena acidez, retrogusto prolongado, puedes sentir las especies más acentuados en el retrogusto. — 6 months ago

Domaine Viret

Renaissance Terre de Cosmoculture Red Rhone Blend

Peter Sultan

9.4

What a fascinating Rhone blend, from a far south appellation and vigneron I’ve never encountered. Given the 18years of bottle age plus pre release, some serious stuffing- especially at 15% abv- but really presents more like a fresh, slightly funky northern Rhone, ie, Syrah. Like George Clooney in ballet shoes, but truly graceful. Deep black fruits, some gaminess & feral qualities. Apparently the maker subscribes to such a higher order of biodynamics that he holds a patent on it. Finish fairly long & satisfying. Paired with the main courses of a modern Korean tasting menu, including roast duck. Doesn’t have to be a unicorn to be enjoyed, but this one is. Very special. Rosenthal book. — 2 months ago

with Owen

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Owen Mazon

This was mind blowing. Searing power but also earthy tones of forest that perfectly complimented duck and sesame noodles with caviar.

9.5

Domaine Auguste Clape

Renaissance Cornas Syrah 2013

Bob McDonald

8.9

Initial varnishy notes - a little cold. Barb said cherry and mint notes but she was not a fan of this wine. Not living up to being the younger brother of the Clape Cornas. The palate showed mineral and black currant with a tarry note. I have had better examples of Renaissance. — 4 months ago

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