Behind the Bottle
Stories From the Vineyard

Behind the Bottle

The stories, craft, and passion behind every bottle we bring to your table. For the wine explorer, one story at a time.

Behind the Bottle

Small Lot Reds for Big Fall Flavors

Small Lot Reds for Big Fall Flavors

As the season shifts and comfort dishes return to the table, it's the perfect moment to reach for red wines that feel just as rooted and generous as fall itself. This curated selection of estate-grown reds reflects that transition beautifully. Estate grown means the grapes, the decisions, and the wine all come from the same hands. Thes...

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The Easy, Breezy Holiday Wine Hosting Guide

The Easy, Breezy Holiday Wine Hosting Guide

Holiday entertaining doesn’t need to feel like a performance. Wine is one of the simplest ways to set the mood, and with a few easy trick...

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Wine Roasted Fall Vegetables: The Easiest Way to Make Autumn Taste Bigger

Wine Roasted Fall Vegetables: The Easiest Way to Make Autumn Taste Bigger

This is one of those recipes that feels almost too easy for how good it tastes. Wine‑roasting is a small move with a big payoff. The wine...

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As the Holidays Approach, Renard Creek Has Thoughtful Wine Gifts for Personal and Corporate Giving

As the Holidays Approach, Renard Creek Has Thoughtful Wine Gifts for Personal and Corporate Giving

The holiday season has a way of sneaking up and suddenly the calendar fills, the to‑do list grows, and thoughtful gifting becomes both mo...

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Discovering Why Small Lot Wines Matter

Discovering Why Small Lot Wines Matter

Last weekend I had the privilege of attending and pouring wine for, a friend and her winery at the annual Winesong event in the breathtak...

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The Modern Table -How today’s flavor forward world, is reflected in vineyard choices

The Modern Table -How today’s flavor forward world, is reflected in vineyard choices

The way people drink wine is changing. It’s shifting because the way people eat is shifting. Today’s palate is global, curious, and unint...

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