The 2009 Chardonnay went through malolactic fermentation and represents the Carneros region perfectly – with nice fresh acidity, and light mineral, stone characters. This has a nice aroma of crisp apple, pear and floral with a long silky finish. Not too buttery or over oaked.

Russian River Pinot Noirs are beautiful wines; this one is more Burgundian than our other Pinots, characterized by a soft, velvety, and very lush mouthfeel. Our 2008 is typical of this appellation with a mouthwatering structure that lingers on the palate with a long finish and softness. Both complex and integrated, it is a very pretty wine. It has an elegance that is both refreshingly tart and subtle on the palate. The aroma is full of red raspberries and toasted nuts.

The 2008 Renteria Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast is typical of this area with a crisp acidity, fresh and jammy fruit aromas, and a soft, seamless tannin structure.  This wine has good depth and body with nice mineral characters and plenty of fruit. 

Our 2009 is lighter, more of a classic French-style Pinot Noir.  It is true to its varietal, being elegant and delicate with a little toasted coffee on the nose.  The 2009 shows more complexity than earlier vintages, with components more woven together and less one dimensional.  

This wine is a big bold Napa Cab.  The Rowe Vineyard produces a much firmer wine with big, bold tannins.  The Stags Leap wine is a very pretty, elegant wine with dark fruit aromas and soft, velvety tannins, and an abundance of acidity.    The resulting wine has a rich depth of aromas, both from the fruit and barrel aging, with a longer mid palate and a full but soft finish with nice acidity. 

SUNSET Int'l Wine Competition - Silver

The 2008 wines have an intense concentration and beautiful extract, but are also elegant, with balanced tannins.  The Renteria Mt Veeder follows this style, along with a full body and silkiness.  The aromas are full of dark fruit character with fresh herbal and tobacco notes.  These old vines deliver supple tannins along with complexity and excellent depth that allows the wine to age very well for the next decade or so.

160 cases produced.

This wine is classic Stags Leap with a pronounced natural acidity and soft tannins, allowing for aging.  It has a pretty palate that is plush, forward, and immediately approachable while balanced by smooth tannins.  This wine highlights the characteristic Stags Leap flavors of dark stone fruits and berries with overtones of currants.  Aging 10-15 years.
210 cases produced.