How We Select Our Wines
Renard Creek partners with vintners in Mendocino, Sonoma, and Lake Counties who craft wines with intention, place, and personality.
Key Characteristics of Our Partner Brands
Small Production
Our winemakers produce wine on a smaller scale compared to industrial producers. This allows them to pay close attention to detail and maintain a higher level of quality control.
Handcrafted
Small-lot wines are often made using traditional winemaking techniques that involve a high degree of manual labor. This hands-on approach may include hand-picking grapes, fermenting in small batches, and using minimal mechanization.
Terroir-Driven
The winemakers place significant emphasis on terroir — the unique combination of soil, climate, and vineyard location that influences the grapes' characteristics. They believe the sense of place is reflected in the wine.
Natural & Minimalist
Practice minimal intervention winemaking — using fewer additives and relying on native yeasts for fermentation. This approach allows the grapes and environment to shape the wine's flavors naturally.
Unique Varietals
Selecting lesser-known grape varieties or focusing on indigenous grapes well-suited to their specific region results in wines that are distinctive and not commonly found on the mass market.
Focus on Quality
Quality is paramount. Our winemakers are more concerned with producing exceptional wines than meeting high production quotas. This dedication results in wines highly regarded by wine enthusiasts.
Discover Wines That Reflect These Values
Every bottle in our marketplace comes from a partner brand that embodies these principles. Explore wines from Mendocino, Sonoma, and Lake Counties.
