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
Sun Dried Tomatoes, Summer Herbs & A Simple Chicken Dish: A Pantry Ready Renard Creek Dinner
I’m not someone who wants to labor over the stove all the time, so I reach for dinners that come together from the pantry. Sun‑dried tomatoes are one of those small luxuries: concentrated, savory, and naturally sweet, they bring depth to a dish instantly. Pair them with rosemary, thyme, and good olive oil, and you have a chicken dish t...
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When a Summer Evening Turns on a Dime
Saturday early evening began like any other midsummer moment in our corner of Mendocino County, with my husband and I sitting outside enj...
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Renard Creek Cellar Companion: A Fridge, Two Jars, and One Well Chosen Bottle of Wine
Have you ever had moments when you find yourself standing in front of the open fridge, holding two jars like they’re auditioning for a ro...
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Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone - Become a Wine Explorer with Renard Creek – Options for Cabernet Sauvignon
At Renard Creek, we believe every wine drinker has a little explorer in them. Still, it’s easy to settle into a comfort zone, reaching fo...
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Three Expressions of Summer: Sonoma, Mendocino & Lake Counties Red, White & Beautiful — Summer Edition
Summer in Northern California reveals itself in expressions, fog‑cooled coastlines, warm inland valleys, and high volcanic benchlands. Ea...
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Red,White & Beautiful Summer Series -What I’d Pour in Summer for a Friend Who’s New to Wine
Easy, bright bottles that make wine feel welcoming, with a little help from Cellar Companion When someone is new to wine, summer is the p...
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