Renegade Wines


2024 Renegade Wine Advent Calendar
2024 Renegade Wine Advent Calendar

The Best Gift for the Wine Lover at the Holidays


The holidays are here and with it, the craziness that can abound! We put together a finely curated case of wines in both half-bottle and full-bottle sizes to help commemorate Holidays and ring in the end of the year.  We make our choices based upon some of the best wines we tried throughout the year.  While a few are some of the best price to quality ratio in their category, and utterly delicious, some are mini splurges of luxury, with an older vintage or two in the mix.  Call it The 12 Days of Holiday Wines, The Wine Advent Calendaror The Most Wine-derful Time of the Year, we look forward to putting these together every season for your wine enjoyment.

Whether you're gifting for yourself or another, these are sure to please the palate . Drink them all, share some, gift some, gift them all. Whatever you decide, it's a wonderful time to cheers, indulge a little,
and enjoy a lot!

Selections are listed below, and descriptions of each wine can be found below email signature.


Don't live in town, but want to partake? 

We can ship to 48 of the 50 states.

And never forget, if you're local, we are happy to deliver!

The Best Gift for the Wine Lover at the Holidays   The holidays are here and with it, the craziness that can abound! We put together a finely curated case of wines in both half-bottle and full-bottle sizes to help commemorate Holidays and ring in the end of the year.  We make our choices based upon some of the best wines we tried throughout the year.  While a few are some of the best price to quality ratio in their category, and utterly delicious, some are mini splurges of luxury, with an older vintage or two in the mix.  Call it The 12 Days of Holiday Wines, The Wine Advent Calendar, or The Most Wine-derful Time of the Year, we look forward to putting these together every season for your wine enjoyment.  Whether you're gifting for yourself or another, these are sure to please the palate . Drink them all, share some, gift some, gift them all. Whatever you decide, it's a wonderful time to cheers, indulge a little, and enjoy a lot!  Selections are listed below, and descriptions of each wine can be found below email signature.   Don't live in town, but want to partake?   We can ship to 48 of the 50 states.  And never forget, if you're local, we are happy to deliver!



Half Bottle Selections $310

Champagne and Whites

Gaston Chiquet Champagne ‘Tradition’ 1er Cru NV (Champagne)
Hippolyte Reverdy Sancerre 2023  (Sancerre, France)
Nathalie and Gilles Fevre, Chablis 1er Cru ‘Fourchaume’ 2022
(White Burgundy)

Reds

Roar Pinot Noir 2021 (Santa Lucia Highlands, California)
Honig Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 (Napa, California)
Clos La Coutale Cahors 2021 (Malbec from Cahors, France)

La Spinetta Barbera d’Asti ‘Ca del Pian’ 2022 (Barbera from Piedmont)
La Gerla Brunello di Montalcino 2018 (Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany)
Paolo Conterno Barolo ‘Riva del Bric’ 2020 (Nebbiolo from Piedmont)

Chateau Musar Rouge 2017 (Bordeaux-ish Blend from Bekaa, Lebanon)
L'Esprit de Chevalier Rouge 2014 (Bordeaux Blend, Pessac-Léognan)

Echo de Lynch Bages 2015 (Bordeaux Blend, Pauillac)

  Wine Advent Calendar
Full Bottle Selections $685

Champagne and Whites

Eric Rodez Grand Cru 'Cuvée des Crayères' Extra Brut NV (Champagne) 
Ciro Picariello Fiano di Avellino 'Ciro 906' 2021 (Campania, Italy)
Vincent Pinard Sancerre 'Cuvée Flores' 2022 (Sancerre, France)
Domaine Vocoret Chablis 'Le Bas de Chapelot' 2022
(White Burgundy)

Reds

Racines Pinot Noir 'Sainte Rose' 2020
(Santa Rita Hills, California)
Paradigm Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 (Napa Valley)
Domaine de la Grosse Pierre 'Chiroubles' 2022 (Gamay from Beaujolais)
J.L. Chave Crozes-Hermitage 'Silene' 2022 (Rhone Valley)

Agricola Brandini Barolo Annunziata 2017 (Nebbiolo from Piedmont)
La Spinetta 'Sezzana' Toscana IGT 2007 (Sangiovese from Tuscany) 
Tenuta dell'Ornellaia 'Le Volte' Toscana IGT
(Bordeaux Blend from Bolgheri, Tuscany)
Baron Philippe de Rothschild Chateau d'Armailhac 2015 (Bordeaux Blend, Pauillac)

THE DETAILS:

The prices above are the cost of the wines only, reflecting a little deeper discount than our normal case discount as a special treat for the Holidays! 

For those in state, sales tax will need to be added.  Out of state exempt from sales tax.

Shipping costs will vary depending on location.  We aren't legally allowed to ship to some states directly, and use a third party shipping service to do so.
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Please keep in mind that an adult signature will be necessary for delivery to be completed.  Sometimes shipping to an office or business can be the best option.  

We can take a credit card over the phone/email, or send a paypal invoice.
 
Selection and vintage may differ based on availability.

Packs will include the tasting notes with the shipment.
 


Call 805.568.1961  or email us if interested.
We appreciate your support!
Renegade Wines
417 Santa Barbara Street Suite A-6
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-568-1961
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12 Days of Holiday Wines 2024 – Half Bottles

Gaston Chiquet Champagne ‘Tradition’ 1er Cru NV - A vivacious Champagne, showing the balance to recommend this as an aperitif but the focus to pair with food. Well-cut acidity is integrated with the refined mousse and notes of ripe black cherry and blackberry paste, Meyer lemon peel, biscuit and white blossoms. The finish is lingering and mineral-driven.
Hippolyte Reverdy Sancerre 2023 - Dip your nose in a glass of Reverdy’s Sancerre to activate a mouthwatering response, almost Pavlovian in its immediacy. Reverdy’s Sancerre is the most iconic of the Sancerre domaines Kermit  Lynch imports, a beacon of excellence like Tempier is to Bandol, this reaches soaring heights with its puckery, herbal appeal and persistent palate. If you haven’t tried it, this is a great vintage to see what all the fuss is about.
Nathalie and Gilles Fevre, Chablis 1er Cru ‘Fourchaume’ 2022 - Our Chablis Fourchaume 1er Cru (one of the most noted Chablis 1ers crus) originates from vineyards situated on long slopes facing the sunrise, allowing rapid soil warm up which aids quality maturing.  This Premier Cru is long and rich, with fruity flavours and mineral notes. Good matches will include shellfish, raw or fried, along with poultry and cream sauce.
Roar Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 2022 - The Franscioni family traces their lineage back to the early 1900s, making them one of the historic families in the Santa Lucia Highlands. Gary Franscioni and his wife, Rosella, developed many of the key sites in the appellation, some of them with long-time friend Gary Pisoni. This blend of some of the top vineyards in all of California is always a wise investment. Aromas of red cherry and plum meet with sagebrush on the nose, while the palate brings a creamier cherry flavor alongside toasty baking spice and cookie crumble elements.
Honig Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 - Another classic Honig Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon expressing a lovely combination of black raspberry and cherry enhanced by savory notes, exotic spices, and cocoa nibs. The texture is rich, framed by just the right amount of tannin and acid, giving a sense of perfect balance. While enjoyable upon release, this wine will age gracefully through 2031 and longer if you would like.
Clos La Coutale Cahors 2021 - If you are as eager as I am to enter the season of stews, roasts, and game, you cannot go wrong with Clos La Coutale’s earthy and spicy Cahors as your new go-to rouge. Originating halfway between Bordeaux and Montpellier, this blend of mostly Malbec and a splash of Merlot has both the class and rusticity to make a pot that’s been braising for hours on your stove feel at once comforting and refined. The notes of plum, brambly fruit, and leather sing alongside a cassoulet or duck confit. If nearby Bordeaux  (where Coutale’s Philippe Bernède sources the grand cru barrels) is the polished and urbane one in the family, Cahors is the sneakily sophisticated but humbler country cousin, loaded with personality you’ll enjoy getting to know.
La Spinetta Barbera d’Asti ‘Ca del Pian’ 2022 - Ca' Di Pian is a superb example of Barbera d’Asti, known for its depth and richness. It presents a well-structured profile with vibrant acidity and a smooth, elegant finish. Produced by La Spinetta, a renowned estate in Piedmont, the winery is celebrated for its high-quality wines and innovative approach. Their commitment to excellence is evident in this Barbera, which combines traditional methods with modern techniques to achieve a wine with exceptional balance and complexity. This Barbera pairs well with a variety of dishes, including pasta, roasted meats, and aged cheeses.
Paolo Conterno ‘Riva del Bric’ Barolo 2020 - Just mid ruby. Open-knit, super-approachable nose of cinnamon bark and marasca cherry. Lots of supple, ripe and almost rich fruit, quiet the charmer! The firm tannins are effortlessly absorbed by the concentrated fruit. Long, perhaps, no, definitely hedonistic. Already giving lots of pleasure.
La Gerla Brunello di Montalcino 2018 - Attractively layered with spiced red plum, balsamic, and sweet cedar. Seamless and approachable, it is medium bodied, with a soft mineral texture and super-fine tannins. Fresh red cherry, orange rind, and delicate salty earth intertwine and find fantastic balance throughout. It is a beautiful wine with lovely drinkability.
Chateau Musar Rouge 2017 - From Bekaa Valley, Lebanon- The standard bearer for the burgeoning wine industry of this ancient wine region. Unique blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault and Carignan aged in French oak, behaves very much like a Bordeaux. Mature cassis and plum fruit is nuanced with sandalwood and spice.
L'Esprit de Chevalier, Pessac-Leognan 2014 - Knowing that Chevalier made a brilliant Grand Vin in 2014, and their l'Espirit is always sneaky good, we decided to give it whirl. Tasting it, immediately a smile comes to face, as it delivered on all accounts, and then some. Good deep red fruits on the nose, which follows on the palate with cherry, blackberry, and cedar. But what really stands out is how serious this wine is - the texture, flavor, depth, and finish all speak to a wine that far above this price point. At ten years past the vintage, it is drinking perfectly, but I wouldn't hesitate to see how it continues to evolve over the next decade. A sleeper value of the highest order in aged Bordeaux
Echo de Lynch-Bages, Pauillac 2015 - The 2015 Echo de Lynch Bages has grown into a gorgeous second wine. Pliant, supple and inviting, the 2015 is very nicely framed by silky tannins that add considerable appeal and early approachability. There is striking purity to the red cherry and plum fruit, while lifted, floral aromatics contribute brightness. Echo is in one of the most complete, alluring second wines.


12 Days of Holiday Wines 2024 – Full Bottles

Eric Rodez Grand Cru 'Cuvée des Crayères' Extra Brut NV  
Having been the cellar master at Krug and having lineage who have been growers for more than a hundred years in the village of Ambonnay, Eric Rodez has some serious clout when it comes to Champagne.  With its notes of almonds, white flowers, ripe pear and quince fruit, this non-vintage Ambonnay blend, is silky and rich, dense but not heavy. Rodez explains “t's all about Ambonnay.”  Blend of 40% Chardonnay and 60% Pinot Noir.
Ciro Picariello Fiano di Avellino 'Ciro 906' 2021
This Fiano di Avellino from Ciro Picariello is a premium expression of the Fiano grape from Campania. Known for its complexity and elegance, this wine offers aromas of citrus, white flowers, and stone fruits, with distinct mineral notes that reflect the volcanic terroir. The '906' bottling comes from the highest quality parcels and undergoes extended aging, providing richness and depth on the palate. With vibrant acidity and a long, persistent finish, it pairs beautifully with seafood, pasta with white sauces, and aged cheeses.
Vincent Pinard Sancerre 'Cuvée Flores' 2022 - Domaine Vincent Pinard continues a 20-generation tradition of winemaking in Sancerre. The current Domaine, helmed by Florent and Clémente Pinard, are laser-focused on creating wines with a sense of place, specializing on site-specific cuvées that are different expressions of this special terroir. The Pinards are creating wines that have weight and depth, a far cry from the straightforward Sancerres produced by so many others. Mineral-rich expressions like this Florès are crafted with an organic winemaking approach. The 2022 Florès is delicate and poised. It is easy to approach with its gentle texture and fine, mouthcoating texture, which leaves you licking your lips, a model of purity, intensity and balance.
Domaine Vocoret Chablis 'Le Bas de Chapelot' 2022 - The Chablis Le Bas de Chapelot had the fruit ripen earlier than usual with more intense aromas in the 2022 vintage. It has a lovely peachy, nectarine-tinged bouquet that blossoms in the glass. The palate is well-balanced with touches of grapefruit and white peach. It is very elegant and pure, with a touch of spice towards the finish. Simply a mouthwatering prospect - difficult to believe this is not a Premier Cru considering the quality, richness and density.
Racines Pinot Noir 'Sainte Rose' 2020
Racines is a collaboration by two classic houses from France, led by Etienne de Montille and Brian Sieve of Burgundy and
Rodolphe Peters of Champagne. This Pinot is sourced from four well established, reputable vineyards, La Encantada, Domaine de la Cote, Sanford & Benedict and La Rinconada. The vineyard sites for this cuvée’s first bottling are all located off of Santa Rosa Road, or its French translation, Sainte Rose.  This is a blend of the best barrels from those sites, offering up copious black cherry, plum, mocha, leather, liquorice and spice.  3,000 bottles produced.
Paradigm Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Paradigm produces five wines entirely from impeccable, estate-grown fruit. Winemaker Heidi Barrett has some of Napa's finest terroir with which to work. Located on the Oakville grade with immediate neighbors like Bond, Harlan, Promontory, and Dominus, the Paradigm Winery crafts wines of extreme value for their price points.  Easily punches above its weight and comparable with wines 2-3x the price.  Open in it in the morning and put the cork back in, or decant for 1-2 hours before enjoying.
Domaine de la Grosse Pierre 'Chiroubles' 2022
Another superb young wine from this outstanding vintage, the wine is bright, full-bodied and nicely structured out of the blocks, with an inviting and seductive core of perfectly ripe fruit, great back-end mineral drive and grip, buried tannins and impeccable balance on the long and complex finish...you guys, we bought the rest the importer had left in stock.
J.L. Chave Crozes-Hermitage 'Silene' 2022
This is a fantastic red from the formidable team at J.L. Chave in the Northern Rhone.  Masters, heck, one could argue Royals of the Rhône (whose estate Hermitage goes for $350+ plus these days!) the J.L. Chave Selection wines are négociant bottlings made from a combination of purchased and estate fruit. In the case of the complex and powerful Silene, the grapes are sourced from hillside vineyards in the Larnage and Gervans villages. Silene has a pretty, complex, and elegant perfume of red berries, spring flowers, cedary herbs and pepper, with some classic Northern Rhône bacon fat. Nicely textured, medium-bodied and elegant, with good ripeness, it's a classic-styled Crozes. Perfect with lamb, beef and pork. A terrific Syrah from this estate that's well worth your time and money.
Agricola Brandini Barolo Annunziata 2017
The Barolo DOCG “Annunziata” 2017 by Agricola Brandini exemplifies Piedmontese winemaking excellence, offering deep garnet hues, intricate aromas of rose petals, red berries, truffle, and leather, enriched by delicately integrated oak nuances. Its structured palate, marked by velvety tannins and lively acidity, promises aging potential. Perfect for sophisticated pairings, it reflects Brandini’s commitment to organic viticulture and the rich terroir of Barolo.
La Spinetta 'Sezzana' Riserva Toscana IGT 2007
While Giorgio Rivetti is largely known for his Piedmont offerings, he also makes wonderful wines from Tuscany.  The 'Sezzana' is a twin of the Sassontino, another Sangiovese grown on different soil type.  The grape is always 100% Sangiovese from 45-year-old vines, but the Sezzana vineyard sees heavier, volcanic soils with gravel and larger stones.  (The two vineyard sites, Sezzana and Sassontino, are located only six kilometers apart!)  The Sezzana is a more muscular wine with aromas of red berries, rose, white pepper and minerals whose harmonious acidity grants balance and character to the important structure and fruit at the wine’s core.  ***Library Release***
Tenuta dell'Ornellaia 'Le Volte' 2022
Instantly enjoyable, versatile and playful, Le Volte dell’Ornellaia is all about conviviality. This bright red wine opens the door to the world of Ornellaia and simply shares the passion for quality that is experienced every day on the estate and with every sip. The 2022 shows ripe fruity aromas such as cherries and blackberries, in addition to black pepperiness. The palate is generous with considerable body at first, followed by smooth and enduring tannins. Upbeat freshness and pleasurable fruity aromas make up the finish. 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot
Baron Philippe de Rothschild Chateau d'Armailhac 2015
Ch. d'Armailhac has all the hallmarks of its big brother, Ch. Mouton Rothschild, this year. The property is found right next door and shares many of the qualities that have made its illustrious sibling so famous.  It is creamy, brimming, full of dark, dense blackberries and has a lovely savory finish. This is seriously juicy, with succulent ripe fruits that dominate the palate. The cool and racy undertones are really pleasing. Full of flair and gravitas, it is a real treat. We had the good fortune of attending a Mouton Rothschild luncheon earlier this fall and this was just singing harmoniously and one of the highlights of our 2024 tastings.