2001 Taken From Granite, Renaissance Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon "Swan Song"

Sommeliers and industry insiders have long whispered about the hidden wine gems from the secretive Renaissance Vineyard. Nestled in the Sierra Nevada Foothills of North Yuba County, this far-flung outpost is renowned for its robust and distinctly wild Cabernet-based wines that age effortlessly. The best come from the era of winemaker Gideon Beinstock, and he has been able to release small amounts of library wines under the “Taken from Granite” label for several years. Two years ago we got what appeared to be the final few cases of the 2001 vintage, my personal favorite of the library releases. Well the “Fellowship” and Gideon have found a few more. It’s almost magical, except that this is the real deal, aged to perfection at the source Cabernet. Oh, and the price hasn’t budged–pounce now before they’re gone again!   The story of Renaissance Vineyards is fascinating and convoluted, to put it mildly. For a full take on the decades-long saga, we recommend tracking down Esther Mobley’s art