WINES
Having enjoyed fifteen years of winemaking success in Europe, Bordeaux-based vigneron Stéphane Derenoncourt set out to make his first-ever American wine, Derenoncourt California. Stéphane was drawn to California because of its increasing potential to produce great wine. Exploratory trips to the area convinced Stéphane of the possibility of crafting high quality wines that are marked by Napa’s distinctive terroir but retain the balance and freshness for which he is known.
Made from small plots specifically chosen by Stéphane for their cool microclimates, high elevations, and volcanic soils, the 2006 Derenoncourt California wines exude a rich sensuality while possessing the sort of refinement you expect from an accomplished Bordeaux vintner. Expressing a pitch-perfect harmony between New World power and Old World elegance, each of these vineyard-designate wines offers not only a memorable drinking experience, but also a fresh perspective into the beauty and diversity of Northern California’s dynamic terroir.
