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Renaud Society

An International Society of Medical Professionals with an Interest in Better Health and a Passion for Wine

History of the Renaud Society

We are a society of medical professionals with an interest in better health and a passion for wine. The Renaud Society honors the legacy of Professor Serge Renaud, father of the French Paradox, supports wine & health research and education, and promotes the sharing of wine interests among medical colleagues worldwide.

In 2001, the Desert Heart Foundation launched its Wine & Heart Health Research Initiative. We approached industry for research support, but federal laws prohibited the beverage industry from funding wine & health research. The Desert Heart Foundation had a long history of successful 'Continuing Medical Education" for medical professionals, and it was Michael Mondavi that suggested we could raise needed funds through CME programs specific to our cause, in Napa. After a very successful Wine & Heart Health Summit in 2001, and again in 2003 and 2005, it became obvious that a core of passionate medical professionals, who continued to attend the program, had developed a fraternity among themselves, the faculty, and wine industry professionals. From this, and with Professor Renaud's guidance, the society was formed”

—Tedd Goldfinger DO FACC, Grand Maître, The Renaud Society

2001
2001

International Wine & Heart Health Summit

Desert Heart Foundation sponsors inaugural International Wine & Heart Health Summit. Held in Napa Valley. Wine Spectator co-sponsors.Wine & Heart Health Summit

2003 & 2005

2nd & 3rd International Wine & Health Summits

Sponsored by Desert Heart Foundation and co-sponsored by Wine Spectator Magazine. Held in Napa Valley.Wine Spectator sponsor

2003

2nd International Wine & Health Summit

2005

3rd International Wine & Health Summit

2005

Renaud Society Founded

Renaud Society founded, honoring Serge Renaud, father of the French Paradox.

As medical professionals, we know that wine enhances health and specifically reduces the risk of heart disease. People who enjoy wine in moderation live longer and are less likely to suffer many illnesses. Wine enhances the flavors of food, and is often enjoyed with family and friends in the joyful experiences of our lives.

2006

Renaud Society Medal

The Renaud Society commissions noted British artist Ron Dutton to design the Renaud Society Medal.
British artist Ron Dutton

2006

The Renaud Society Wine

The Renaud Society releases Society Bordeaux blend wine produced by careful blending, and bottled exclusively for the Renaud Society.

Serge Renaud

2007

4th International Wine & Heart Health Summit


Co-sponsored by Desert Heart Foundation and its' Renaud Society. Held in Walla Walla, Washington.

2009

5th International Wine & Heart Health Summit


Co-sponsored by Desert Heart Foundation and its' Renaud Society. Held in Walla Walla, Washington.

2009

1st Renaud Society Wine Competition

1st Renaud Society Wine Competition for the esteemed Tastevin held at the Whitehouse-Crawford Restaurant in Walla Walla, Washington.
Renaud Tastevin awarded to: Skylite Cellars 2006 Reserve Columbia Valley

2010

1st Renaud Society Harvest Dinner

Robert Biale, Chevalier of the Renaud Society

Held at Robert Biale Vineyards in Napa Valley, California. Hosts: Robert Biale, Dave Pramuk, founders Robert Biale Vineyards. Guest Speakers: Andy Beckstoffer & Arthur Klatsky, MD

2010

2010 Renaud Society Wine Competition

2010 Renaud Society Wine Competition for the esteemed Tastevin held at the Silverado Resort & Spa, Napa, California.
The Renaud Society Tastevin awarded to: Skylite Cellars 2007 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

2011

6th International Wine & Heart Health Summit

Co-sponsored by Desert Heart Foundation and its' Renaud Society. Held in Newberg, Oregon. Host winery: Torii Mor Winery

2011

2011 Renaud Society Wine Competition

2011 Renaud Society Wine Competition for the esteemed Tastevin held at the Allison Inn & Spa, Newberg, Oregon.
The Renaud Society Tastevin awarded to: Robert Karl Cellars 2009 Malbec

2012

Tribute to Serge Renaud

Serge Renaud Serge Renaud, patricarch of the Renaud Society, dies, Bordeaux France. Age 84.
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2013

7th International Wine & Heart Health Summit/Wine Health 2013

Co-sponsored by Desert Heart Foundation and its' Renaud Society. Held in Sydney, Australia. Welcomes Australian Chapter of Renaud Society.

2013

1st Renaud Society Memorial Lecture

R. Curtis Ellis, MD
Sydney, Australia

2015

8th International Wine & Heart Health Summit/Wine Health 2015

Co-sponsored by Desert Heart Foundation and its' Renaud Society. Held in Lyon, France.

2017

9th International Wine & Heart Health Summit/Wine Health 2017

Co-sponsored by Desert Heart Foundation and its' Renaud Society. Held in La Rioja, Spain.

May 2018

New Logo and Website

2018

2018 Renaud Society Wine Competition

December 6, 2018 Renaud Society Wine Competition for the esteemed Tastevin held at the Silverado Resort & Spa, Napa, California.

2018

Renaud Society Harvest Dinner

December 7, 2018 - Harvest Dinner and Presentation of the Renaud Society Tastevin Award. Held at Castello di Amorosa Host: Dario Sattui, owner, Brooks Painter, Head Wine MakerBy Jim G from Silicon Valley, CA, USA [CC BY 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons

May 2019

2019 International Wine & Health Summit

Sponsored by the Renaud Society. Held at University of California at Davis, CA.

May 2019

2019 Renaud Society Wine Release

Renaud Society released an exclusive wine honoring R. Curtis Ellison at the 2019 International Wine & Health Summit.<img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1681" src="https://renaudsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/renaldSociety2019-InternationalWineHealthSummit.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="500" data-mce-src="../wp-content/uploads/renaldSociety2019-InternationalWineHealthSummit.jpg" />

May 2019

2019 The Renaud Society Joins la Fédération Internationale des Confréries Bachiques

The Renaud Society Joins la Fédération Internationale des Confréries Bachiques

2020-2021

2020-2021 Events

Temporary suspension of all activities due to COVID-19

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