Achaval-Ferrer
Established in 1998, Achaval-Ferrer is a small winery in Mendoza, Argentina, known for crafting wines that are rich, intense purple in color, and have dark fruit, sweet tannins, violet notes, and spice.
Aldo Conterno, Poderi
Aldo Conterno operates a 25-hectare estate in Monforte d'Alba's Bussia zone, producing Barolo wines from three distinct vineyard parcels - Romirasco, Cicala, and Colonnello - where calcareous clay soils and elevations of 350-400 meters define the terroir. Their winemaking combines traditional methods with technical precision, featuring manual harvesting, temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel, and extended aging in large Slavonian oak casks.
Almaviva
Almaviva is a joint venture between Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Château Mouton Rothschild and Viña Concha y Toro. Located in Chile's Maipo Valley, this winery produces a Bordeaux-inspired blend showcasing the best of Chilean and French winemaking traditions.
Alvaro Palacios
Alvaro Palacios produces wines from several key vineyard sites in Priorat, including the iconic L'Ermita vineyard, a 1.4-hectare northeast-facing plot of 1940s Garnacha vines situated at 350-450 meters elevation on the region's characteristic llicorella slate soils. The estate's certified organic vineyards, centered around the village of Gratallops, are processed in a gravity-flow winery where minimal intervention practices and careful oak aging preserve the distinct characteristics of each site.
Angelus, Chateau
Château Angélus is a Legendary winery located in the Saint-Émilion region of Bordeaux, France. Renowned for producing high-quality, full-bodied wines primarily from Merlot and a significant proportion of Cabernet Franc, the estate has achieved acclaim for its exceptional terroir and meticulous winemaking practices. Until 2022, Angélus was consistently classified as a Premier Grand Cru Classé A estate, the highest classification in Saint-Émilion. However, in 2022, Château Angélus withdrew from the Saint-Émilion classification system, choosing to stand apart while continuing its legacy of excellence.
Anne Gros, Domaine
Anne Gros, a respected winemaker in Burgundy’s Vosne-Romanée, produces Pinot Noir that is lauded for its elegance and depth, with vineyard practices that focus on expressing the terroir.
Antinori (Castello della Sala)
Antinori's Castello della Sala, located in the Umbria region of Italy, is recognized for producing fantastic white wines, particularly the acclaimed Orvieto Classico. With a history that spans several decades, this estate combines traditional winemaking with modern techniques to create wines with notable elegance and complexity.
Antinori (Guado al Tasso)
Antinori's Guado al Tasso estate in Bolgheri, Italy, is a testament to the family's winemaking legacy, producing Super Tuscan wines that are powerful yet refined, with a focus on international varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon.
Armand Rousseau, Domaine
Domaine Armand Rousseau is an Iconic winery in the Gevrey-Chambertin area of Burgundy, France. Established around the turn of the 20th century, the winery is known for producing some of the finest expressions of Pinot Noir in the world, particularly from its Grand Cru vineyards (Chambertin and Chambertin-Clos de Bèze).
Artadi
Artadi, a leading winery in Spain’s Rioja Alavesa, is known for its single-vineyard Tempranillo wines that offer a modern take on Rioja, emphasizing fruit purity and terroir expression.
Auguste Clape, Domaine
Auguste Clape is synonymous with robust and expressive Syrah wines from Northern Rhône. The winery stands out for its commitment to traditional winemaking practices, producing wines that are quintessential representations of the Cornas appellation.
BOND
BOND is a Napa Valley producer established in 1999 by H. William Harlan that crafts single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon wines from five distinct hillside sites, including Melbury, Pluribus, St. Eden, Quella, and Vecina. The wines are produced in a gravity-flow winery designed for small-lot vinification, with each vineyard's lots kept separate throughout the precise process of double sorting, individual fermentation, and aging in new French oak.
Beaucastel, Chateau de
Château de Beaucastel is a prestigious winery situated in the southern Rhône Valley of France. Owned by the renowned Perrin family, the estate has been producing high-quality Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines since the early 20th century. Their flagship wine, Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape, is acclaimed for its powerful yet refined character and impressive aging potential.
Belair-Monange, Chateau
Château Belair-Monange, situated in Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, merges the historic vineyards of Château Belair and Château Magdelaine, both Premier Grand Cru Classé estates. Under the stewardship of the Moueix family since 2008, it has rapidly ascended to the pinnacle of Bordeaux wines. The estate is renowned for producing Merlot-dominant blends that are expressive of its exceptional terroir, which includes the famed limestone plateau of Saint-Émilion
Ben Glaetzer
Ben Glaetzer, a key figure in Barossa Valley, South Australia, represents the region's modern winemaking era, with a range of bold, expressive wines, particularly Shiraz, known for their intensity and craftsmanship.
Benedicte & Stephane Tissot
Domaine Tissot is a family-owned, 50-hectare biodynamic estate in Montigny-lès-Arsures near Arbois in the Jura, producing over 30 different cuvées from all five traditional Jura varieties grown on distinctive blue and gray marls, limestone, and clay soils. Under Bénédicte and Stéphane Tissot's leadership since the mid-1990s, the domaine combines traditional methods like sous voile aging with innovative techniques, maintaining Demeter certification since 2004 while elevating Jura's international profile through their authentic expression of place.
Billecart-Salmon
Billecart-Salmon, established in 1818 in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, Champagne, stands as one of the oldest continuously family-owned and operated Champagne houses. Renowned for its refined and elegant style derived from a combination of traditional and modern techniques, including cold fermentation and extended aging.
Biserno, Tenuta di
Di Biserno is a Tuscan estate in the Upper Maremma, led by the Antinori family. Since the early 2000s, they have been crafting superb Bordeaux-style blends that have quickly risen to prominence for their sophistication and depth.
Bollinger
Bollinger is a family-owned Champagne house in Aÿ controlling 178 hectares of predominantly Grand and Premier Cru vineyards on chalk soils, with Pinot Noir comprising 60% of plantings across their south-facing slopes. Their traditional methods include fermenting in aged oak barrels, maintaining their own cooperage, aging non-vintage wines for 36+ months on lees, and preserving an extensive library of reserve wines stored in magnums under cork.
Bonneau
Bonneau, especially Henri Bonneau in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, was known for his artisanal, old-school approach to winemaking, producing some of the appellation's most sought-after and complex wines.
Bonneau du Martray, Domaine
Domaine Bonneau du Martray is a highly respected winery in the Côte de Beaune region of Burgundy, France. The winery is best known for its Grand Cru Corton-Charlemagne and Corton.
Ca' del Bosco
Ca' del Bosco, founded in 1969 and now part of Santa Margherita group, operates 245 hectares of hillside vineyards in Franciacorta's Erbusco zone, where Lake Iseo's influence and elevations of 200-350 meters create ideal conditions for their traditional-method sparkling wines. The estate combines innovative techniques, including their proprietary berry washing system and non-oxidative pressing, with extended aging periods of 24 months to 8 years, maintaining their position as a founding force in Franciacorta's development.
Calera
Calera, located on the central coast of California, has gained recognition for its Pinot Noir, which showcases the potential of the region's cool climate and limestone-rich soils.
Canon, Chateau
Château Canon is a 34-hectare Premier Grand Cru Classé B estate in Saint-Émilion, producing Merlot-dominant Bordeaux blends from limestone-clay soils on the appellation's elevated plateau. The estate combines traditional hand harvesting with precise plot-by-plot vinification, aging their wines for 18 months in French oak barrels within historic underground limestone quarries that provide natural temperature control.
Carmes Haut-Brion, Chateau Les
Les Carmes Haut-Brion is an 8.8-hectare Pessac-Léognan estate within urban Bordeaux, producing red wines from densely planted vineyards on Günzian gravel and clay-limestone soils, with an unusual varietal mix of 41% Cabernet Franc, 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 20% Merlot. The estate combines traditional Bordeaux methods with modern approaches in their Philippe Starck-designed gravity-flow winery, employing whole-bunch fermentation and concrete vat vinification before aging in French oak.
Casanova di Neri
Casanova di Neri is a family-owned winery located in Montalcino, Tuscany. Founded in 1971, the estate has earned a reputation for producing world-class Brunello di Montalcino wines. Casanova di Neri employs traditional winemaking techniques alongside modern innovations to craft wines that showcase the distinct terroir of the region. The estate's wines are celebrated for their power, depth, and elegance, with the flagship wine, Cerretalto Brunello di Montalcino, recognized as one of Italy's finest red wines.
Caymus
Caymus Vineyards is a winery based in the Napa Valley, California. Established in 1972 by the Wagner family, Caymus is celebrated for its exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon wines that showcase the unique terroir of the region. Caymus is particularly known for its flagship wine, Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon, which is acclaimed for its rich flavors, velvety texture, and impressive aging potential.
Cerbaiona
Cerbaiona is a respected producer in Montalcino, Tuscany, known for Sangiovese that captures the heart of the Brunello denomination. Their wines are a harmony of power and elegance, with a lineage that can be traced to the estate's establishment in the late 1970s.
Ceretto
Ceretto is a family-owned Piedmontese powerhouse, crafting a range of expressive wines, including esteemed Barolos and Barbarescos, that speak to the nuance of their Langhe terroir.
Cheval Blanc & Terrazas de Los Andes
Cheval des Andes is a joint venture between Bordeaux's legendary Cheval Blanc and Argentina's Terrazas de Los Andes, blending French winemaking excellence with high-altitude Argentinian terroir.
Chiara Boschis (Azienda Agricola E. Pira e Figli)
Chiara Boschis, running Azienda Agricola E. Pira e Figli in Barolo since the early 1990s, has been a pioneering force for female winemakers in Italy. Her Barolos are renowned for their finesse, depth, and embodying the storied vineyards of Piedmont.
Christophe Roumier
Domaine Georges Roumier, a third-generation family estate in Burgundy led by Christophe Roumier since 1981, produces approximately 3,000-4,000 cases annually from 11.5 hectares of primarily Pinot Noir vineyards across prestigious sites including Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru and Chambolle-Musigny Premier Crus. Christophe's winemaking balances traditional Burgundian methods with technical refinement, employing sustainable viticulture, native yeast fermentations, and careful oak regimens to create wines of remarkable precision and terroir transparency that have become among the most collectible in the world.
Climens, Chateau
Château Climens is a 30-hectare Premier Cru estate in Barsac producing exclusively Sémillon-based sweet wines from its elevated limestone-clay plateau, where the marine fossil-rich soils provide ideal conditions for noble rot development. The estate, managed by Bérénice Lurton since 1992, follows certified biodynamic practices and employs plot-specific vinification with careful barrel aging in French oak for up to 24 months.
Clonakilla
Clonakilla is a family-owned pioneer of Australian cool-climate winemaking, producing approximately 10,000 cases annually from their 30-hectare Murrumbateman estate at 600 meters elevation, with particular focus on their flagship Shiraz Viognier that showcases the granite soils and significant diurnal temperature variation. Their winemaking philosophy emphasizes minimal intervention with techniques including hand-harvesting, partial whole-bunch fermentation, indigenous yeasts, and French oak aging—an approach that revolutionized Australian Shiraz by prioritizing elegance and site expression over power.
Comm. G.B. Burlotto
G.B. Burlotto is a 15-hectare family estate in Verduno, Barolo, producing Nebbiolo-based wines from prime sites including the steep Monvigliero cru, Cannubi, and Acclivi parcels, while also preserving the rare Pelaverga Piccolo variety. The estate maintains traditional methods like foot-treading during fermentation and large Slavonian oak aging, continuing practices established in 1857 when they supplied the Royal House of Savoy.
Comte Liger Belair, Domaine du
Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair is a Cult Burgundy producer known for its biodynamic practices, meticulous winemaking, and limited production of highly sought-after wines. With a family legacy dating back to 1815, the domaine produces terroir-driven wines from iconic vineyards like La Romanée, reflecting both tradition and innovation.
Comtes Lafon, Domaine des
Domaine des Comtes Lafon operates 14 hectares in Burgundy's Côte de Beaune, focusing on Chardonnay from limestone-rich Meursault premier cru vineyards including Perrières, Charmes, and Genevrières. Under fourth-generation owner Dominique Lafon, the biodynamic estate follows traditional Burgundian methods with indigenous yeast fermentation and extended lees aging of 18-22 months.
Cos d'Estournel, Chateau
Cos d'Estournel, a Second Growth estate in Saint-Estèphe founded in 1811, operates 91 hectares of gravelly slopes planted primarily to Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, benefiting from the temperature-moderating effects of the nearby Gironde estuary. The estate combines traditional Bordeaux winemaking with modern precision through its gravity-flow winery, where plot-specific vinification in temperature-controlled vats and 18-month French oak aging maintain classical standards.
Cullen
Cullen Wines is a pioneering family estate in Margaret River's Wilyabrup sub-region, with 28 hectares of north-facing vineyards planted to Bordeaux varieties and Chardonnay on gravelly sandy loam soils just 3.5km from the Indian Ocean. Under Vanya Cullen's leadership since 1989, the winery has become a leader in biodynamic and organic viticulture, producing minimal-intervention wines harvested according to lunar cycles, including their flagship Diana Madeline Cabernet blend and Kevin John Chardonnay.
Dal Forno Romano
Dal Forno Romano is a 25-hectare family estate in Valpolicella's eastern Illasi Valley, where hillside vineyards of Corvina and Rondinella benefit from optimal sun exposure and natural drainage to produce Valpolicella Superiore and Amarone della Valpolicella. Their technically precise approach combines traditional methods with modern innovation, featuring a controlled three-month drying process and aging in new French oak barriques.
Daumas Gassac, Mas de
Mas de Daumas Gassac is a pioneering family estate in Languedoc's Gassac Valley producing 120,000 bottles annually from 40 hectares of vineyards, focusing on Cabernet Sauvignon-led reds and white blends grown in distinctive iron-rich glacial soils. Operating deliberately outside the appellation system since 1971, the estate revolutionized Languedoc's reputation through organic farming, minimal intervention winemaking, and a commitment to biodiversity that transformed a bulk wine region into a source of world-class wines.
Denis Mortet, Domaine
Domaine Denis Mortet is a family estate in Gevrey-Chambertin, Burgundy, led by Arnaud Mortet since 2006, farming 11.5 hectares of high-density Pinot Noir vineyards across premier cru sites including Lavaux St-Jacques and Champeaux. The domaine's meticulous approach combines traditional Burgundian methods with modern refinements, featuring hand harvesting, double sorting, and precise oak aging programs tailored to each wine level.
Descendientes de J. Palacios
Descendientes de J. Palacios, established in 1999 by Alvaro Palacios and his nephew Ricardo Pérez Palacios, cultivates 30 hectares of old-vine Mencía vineyards on steep, slate-dominated slopes surrounding Corullón in Spain's Bierzo region. Their biodynamic farming practices and minimal intervention winemaking, featuring native yeast fermentations and gentle extraction techniques, have transformed Bierzo's ancient viticultural landscape while establishing new benchmarks for terroir-driven Spanish wines through their hierarchical portfolio ranging from regional Pétalos to the rare single-vineyard La Faraona.
Diamond Creek
Founded in 1968 by Al Brounstein, Diamond Creek is a boutique winery in Napa Valley, California, specializing in high-quality, single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon wines.
Didier Dagueneau
Didier Dagueneau was a renowned winemaker in the Loire Valley, France, known for his exceptional Pouilly-Fumé wines made from Sauvignon Blanc.
Dom Perignon
Dom Pérignon is a Legendary Champagne brand produced by the renowned Champagne house Moët & Chandon, which is part of the luxury goods company LVMH. Named after Dom Pierre Pérignon, a 17th-century Benedictine monk who is often mistakenly credited with inventing sparkling Champagne, the brand epitomizes the tradition of winemaking excellence.
Domenico Clerico
Domenico Clerico operates a 21-hectare estate in Monforte d'Alba, producing primarily Nebbiolo-based wines from prestigious crus including Pajana, Ginestra, Mosconi, and Bussia, where south and southwest-facing vineyards sit at 400-450 meters elevation. The estate combines traditional and modern approaches, fermenting with indigenous yeasts for extended 20-30 day macerations before aging their single-vineyard Barolos in French oak barriques for 24-30 months.
Dominique Lafon
Dominique Lafon guides his family's historic 14-hectare Burgundian estate in Volnay, producing approximately 40,000 bottles annually of primarily Chardonnay from exceptional Meursault premier cru sites and Pinot Noir from Volnay's finest parcels across limestone-rich soils. His pioneering commitment to biodynamic viticulture since 1995, minimal-intervention winemaking philosophy, and meticulous techniques—from indigenous yeast fermentation to gravity-flow systems—have established his wines as definitive expressions of Burgundian terroir.
Dominus
Dominus Estate is an Iconic winery situated in the heart of Napa Valley, California, specifically in the Yountville AVA. It was established in 1983 by Christian Moueix, who is associated with prestigious Bordeaux estates including Château Pétrus. The winery is celebrated for producing high-quality Bordeaux-style blends. Dominus wines are predominantly based on Cabernet Sauvignon, but they also incorporate other traditional Bordeaux varietals such as Cabernet Franc and Merlot.
Donnhoff
Dönnhoff in Germany's Nahe region is a leading producer of Riesling, celebrated for wines that range from bone-dry to lusciously sweet, all with remarkable balance and intensity.
Dr. Loosen
Dr. Loosen is a family-owned Mosel estate spanning 20 hectares, focusing exclusively on Riesling from six Grosse Lage vineyards with steep slate slopes and ungrafted vines up to 120 years old. The estate employs traditional winemaking methods including indigenous yeast fermentation and extended lees aging in Fuder oak casks, while maintaining old vine parcels through massale selection.
Ducru-Beaucaillou, Chateau
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou is an Iconic winery situated in the Saint-Julien appellation of Bordeaux, France. This estate, established in the early 18th century, is a Second Growth (Deuxième Cru) as per the Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855. Renowned for its sophisticated and age-worthy blends primarily consisting of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, the estate also incorporates smaller proportions of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot in its wines, adding complexity and depth.
Dujac, Domaine
Domaine Dujac, an Iconic producer located in the village of Morey-Saint-Denis in the Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France, is celebrated for its exceptional Pinot Noir wines. Founded in 1967 by Jacques Seysses, Dujac quickly became recognized for its meticulous approach to winemaking and vineyard management. The winery is particularly noted for producing some of the most coveted red wines in Burgundy, characterized by their complexity, depth, and longevity.
E. Guigal
E. Guigal is an Iconic winery located in the Rhône Valley region of France, celebrated for producing exceptional wines from grape varieties such as Syrah, Grenache, and Viognier. Founded in 1946 by Etienne Guigal in Ampuis, a village at the heart of the Côte-Rôtie appellation, the winery has gained significant acclaim for its exceptional handling of notable Rhône wines, particularly those from Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, and Condrieu.
Egly-Ouriet, Champagne
Egly-Ouriet is a grower Champagne producer focusing on Pinot Noir, creating rich, vinous Champagnes that stand out for their depth and complexity.
Egon Muller
Egon Müller, a sixth-generation family estate operating since 1797 from the Scharzhof property in Germany's Saar valley, manages 8.3 hectares of steep, slate-soil Riesling vineyards, primarily in the Scharzhofberger site where 50-year-old vines grow on south-facing slopes. The estate produces wines across all Prädikat levels through traditional methods including multiple-pass hand harvesting and fermentation in old oak fuders, with their noble sweet wines from botrytized grapes representing some of Germany's most significant Riesling expressions.
Emmanuel Rouget
Emmanuel Rouget is a Cult winemaker in Burgundy, celebrated for his outstanding Pinot Noir wines. He is the nephew and former mentee of the legendary Henri Jayer, whose influence is evident in Rouget's winemaking approach. Rouget's Vosne-Romanée and Échezeaux Grand Cru exemplify the elegance, finesse, and aromatic intensity that are quintessential to the finest Burgundy wines.
Etienne Sauzet
Etienne Sauzet is a third-generation family estate in Puligny-Montrachet producing white Burgundy from 9 hectares of holdings, including parcels in four Grand Crus and seven Premier Crus on the limestone-rich soils of the Côte de Beaune. The biodynamic-certified domaine employs traditional methods including whole-cluster pressing, barrel fermentation, and precise oak aging protocols of 11-18 months with 15-40% new oak to express each vineyard's distinct character.
Figeac, Chateau
Château Figeac is an Iconic winery located in the Saint-Émilion appellation of Bordeaux, renowned for its unique and historical significance. The estate's roots can be traced back to the Roman times, reflecting its long-standing heritage in winemaking. Figeac stands out in the region for its substantial use of Cabernet Sauvignon, which is atypical in Saint-Émilion where Merlot usually predominates. The estate produces distinguished blends of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon, which are highly celebrated for showcasing the distinctive terroir of the area.
Fleur-Petrus, Chateau La
Château La Fleur-Pétrus is a historic winery located in the Pomerol appellation of Bordeaux, France. Known for its exceptional Merlot-based red wines, La Fleur-Pétrus is recognized for its elegance, balance, and depth.
Fonseca
Fonseca is one of the top Port houses, esteemed for Vintage Ports that are rich, structured, and have exceptional longevity, alongside their Tawny and Ruby offerings.
Fontodi
Fontodi, operated by the Manetti family since 1968, cultivates 70 hectares of predominantly Sangiovese vineyards in Chianti Classico's Conca d'Oro valley, where galestro and limestone soils at 400-600 meters elevation shape their wines. The estate combines traditional methods with modern precision through their gravity-flow winery and organic practices.
Fourrier, Domaine
Domaine Fourrier, known for Gevrey-Chambertin in Burgundy, practices a non-interventionist approach to produce Pinot Noir that is prized for its clarity, elegance, and aging potential.
Fourtet, Clos
Clos Fourtet, a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé B estate, boasts a history that dates back to the French Revolution. The winery is celebrated for creating deep, complex Merlot-based wines that are a quintessential expression of Saint-Émilion's limestone terroir.
Franz Xaver Pichler
F. X. Pichler is a highly respected winery in the Wachau region of Austria, known for producing world-class Grüner Veltliner and Riesling wines. The winery was founded in the 1890s and is now managed by the fifth generation of the Pichler family.
Georges Mugneret Gibourg, Domaine
Georges Mugneret-Gibourg represents a well-respected name in Burgundy, offering wines, especially from Vosne-Romanée, that are cherished for their elegance, concentration, and potential for aging.
Georges Vernay, Domaine
Georges Vernay is celebrated for pioneering the preservation of the Condrieu appellation in the Northern Rhône Valley. Known for the Viognier grape, Vernay's wines are synonymous with floral elegance and rich texture.
Gerard Bertrand
Gérard Bertrand, situated in the diverse wine regions of Languedoc-Roussillon, has become synonymous with wines that exemplify the richness of southern France. Spearheaded by the passionate Gérard Bertrand himself, the winery emphasizes biodynamic practices, ensuring wines that capture the Mediterranean spirit. Celebrated for their depth, vitality, and regional character, these wines are both delightful and environmentally conscious.
Giaconda
Giaconda, located in Victoria's Beechworth, Australia, is renowned for Chardonnay that rivals the best in the world, along with complex Pinot Noir and Shiraz.
Grillet, Chateau
Château Grillet is a singular Northern Rhône estate occupying a 3.5-hectare monopole vineyard of steep, south-facing granite terraces, producing exclusively Viognier-based white wines with distinctive apricot and floral character. Owned by the Pinault family since 2011, this rare AOC in its own right combines traditional methods with modern precision, crafting age-worthy wines through hand-harvesting and careful barrel aging.
Grosset
Grosset in Clare Valley, Australia, is a leading producer of Riesling, known for wines that are pure, aromatic, and exhibit a striking minerality and acidity.
Guy Roulot, Domaine
Domaine Guy Roulot manages 11 hectares of prime mid-slope vineyards in Meursault under Jean-Marc Roulot's leadership, focusing primarily on Chardonnay from limestone-rich premier cru sites including Perrières, Genevrières, and Charmes. The domaine's distinctive wines emerge from early harvesting to preserve acidity, indigenous yeast fermentation, and careful oak treatment with extended lees aging, continuing Guy Roulot's influential approach to terroir-driven white Burgundy.
Harlan Estate
Harlan Estate is more than a cult winery, it's an icon situated in the western hills of Oakville, within Napa Valley, California. Renowned for its limited production Bordeaux-style red blends, these wines are crafted primarily from Cabernet Sauvignon. Since its inception in 1984 by H. William Harlan, the estate has consistently produced high-quality wines that command notable acclaim and high prices, solidifying its status as one of the most sought-after producers in the region.
Henri Boillot, Domaine
Henri Boillot is a fifth-generation family estate in Meursault producing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from premier cru and village parcels across the Côte de Beaune. The domaine maintains a traditional approach with Henri focusing on white wine production while his son Guillaume oversees the reds, emphasizing site-specific expressions through their small-scale operation.
Henri Bonneau, Domaine
Henri Bonneau is a 6.5-hectare family estate in Châteauneuf-du-Pape producing Grenache-dominant blends from parcels in La Crau and Grand Pierre, where galets roulés stones cover red clay and limestone soils. The domaine, now led by Marcel Bonneau, crafts three limited-production cuvées aged 3-4 years in old foudres before bottling unfined and unfiltered.
Henri Giraud
Maison Henri Giraud is recognized for its exceptional Champagne offerings. With roots dating back multiple generations, the house combines sustainable viticulture with time-honored Champagne production techniques.
Henschke
Henschke, a sixth-generation family winery founded in 1868 in South Australia's Eden Valley, produces Shiraz from their historic Hill of Grace and Mount Edelstone vineyards, with pre-phylloxera vines dating to the 1860s. The estate combines traditional open-top fermentation with modern temperature control, while viticulturist Prue Henschke integrates scientific vineyard management with generations of family knowledge.
Hirsch Vineyards
Hirsch Vineyards is a family-owned producer farming 72 acres of predominantly Pinot Noir vineyards perched at 1,300-1,600 feet elevation along the San Andreas Fault in Sonoma Coast's Fort Ross-Seaview AVA, where complex sandstone and shale soils create 60 distinct farming blocks. Their pioneering approach includes biodynamic farming (Demeter-certified since 2015), native fermentations, and minimal intervention winemaking that transparently expresses their extreme coastal terroir through site-specific bottlings like their flagship San Andreas Fault Pinot Noir.
Hospices de Beaune
Hospices de Beaune, a historic Burgundy institution, auctions its wines annually for charity, with offerings from across the region that are known for their quality and collectibility.
Hospices de Beaune (Joseph Faiveley)
Hospices de Beaune, managed by Maison Joseph Faiveley among others, is a historic charity estate in Burgundy, auctioning wines annually since 1859. Their wines, crafted from donated vineyard parcels, are a mosaic of the region's terroir.
Huet, Domaine
Domaine Huet, founded in 1928, is a leading winery in the Vouvray appellation of the Loire Valley, France. The estate is renowned for its Chenin Blanc wines, producing a range of styles from dry to sweet.
Inglenook
Inglenook, founded in 1879, is a Cult winery in Napa Valley, California. Currently owned by filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, the estate is known for producing high-quality, estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon wines.
Jacques Selosse
Jacques Selosse is a pioneering grower-producer in Avize, Champagne, farming 7.5 hectares of Grand Cru vineyards across the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims, primarily focused on Chardonnay from chalk-rich soils. Their distinctive approach combines barrel fermentation, extended lees aging, and a solera system initiated in 1986, fundamentally influencing modern grower Champagne production.
Jacques-Frederic Mugnier, Domaine
Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier operates a 14.5-hectare family estate in Chambolle-Musigny, producing Pinot Noir from limestone-rich vineyards including the Clos de la Maréchale monopole and parcels in Musigny Grand Cru. The domaine maintains traditional Burgundian practices with hand harvesting, native yeast fermentation, and minimal intervention techniques, continuing four generations of winemaking heritage since 1880.
Jamet, Domaine
Domaine Jamet in the Northern Rhône is a Syrah specialist, producing Côte-Rôtie wines that are renowned for their balance, aromatic complexity, and longevity.
Jean Foillard, Domaine
Jean Foillard operates his family domaine in Villié-Morgon, Beaujolais, crafting site-specific Gamay Noir wines from prime parcels in the volcanic Côte du Py and granite-rich Corcelette vineyards. His minimal-intervention approach, developed with Jules Chauvet, employs organic farming, indigenous yeasts, and semi-carbonic maceration, establishing him as a foundational figure in Beaujolais' natural wine movement.
Jean Marc Roulot
Jean-Marc Roulot operates his family's historic 12-hectare estate in Meursault, crafting benchmark Chardonnay from premier cru and village-level parcels with limestone-clay soils that showcase the region's distinct terroirs. His winemaking emphasizes minimal intervention with precise harvest timing, indigenous yeast fermentations, judicious oak use, and extended aging, resulting in wines of extraordinary precision, mineral intensity, and vibrant energy that define contemporary Meursault.
Jean-Claude Ramonet
Domaine Ramonet, a third-generation family estate in Chassagne-Montrachet led by Jean-Claude Ramonet, produces primarily white Burgundy from prestigious holdings including parcels of Montrachet, Bâtard-Montrachet and Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet grand crus on limestone-rich soils. The domaine maintains traditional winemaking methods with hand-harvesting, careful grape selection, and barrel fermentation and aging in French oak to express the distinct characteristics of their grand cru and premier cru vineyards.
Joh. Jos. Prum
Joh. Jos. Prüm, established in 1911 in Wehlen, Middle Mosel, farms 13.5 hectares of steep, slate-rich vineyards including the historic Wehlener Sonnenuhr, producing exclusively Riesling across all Prädikat levels. The fourth-generation estate maintains traditional Mosel methods, including spontaneous fermentation in fuder barrels and extended aging before release, continuing practices that have helped define classic Mosel Riesling style since the 1920s.
Johannisberg
Schloss Johannisberg, a historic estate in Germany's Rheingau region, is credited with producing some of the first Riesling wines and continues to be a standard-bearer for the grape with wines known for their precision and aging potential.
Joseph Phelps
Joseph Phelps is a family-owned Napa Valley producer with 100 acres in St. Helena and additional vineyards across Napa and Sonoma Coast, specializing in Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux-style blends. Their winemaking philosophy centers on their pioneering proprietary blend Insignia, sustainable farming practices, and exclusive use of estate-grown fruit from diverse terroirs.
Keller
Weingut Keller is a distinguished winery located in the Rheinhessen region of Germany. Established in the 18th century, the estate is celebrated for producing exceptional Riesling wines.
Kistler
Kistler Vineyards, established in 1978 and led by winemaker Jason Kesner since 2017, produces Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from select sites across Sonoma County's Russian River Valley and Sonoma Coast, where volcanic and Goldridge loam soils define their vineyards. Their winemaking follows traditional Burgundian methods, including whole-cluster pressing for Chardonnays, natural malolactic fermentation, and aging in French oak for 11-18 months.
Klein Constantia
Klein Constantia, a 146-hectare estate on Constantiaberg mountain's southeastern slopes in South Africa's Constantia region, produces Sauvignon Blanc and the historic Vin de Constance dessert wine from vineyards planted on decomposed granite and sandstone soils. The estate combines traditional winemaking methods with modern techniques, maintaining sustainable farming practices while preserving centuries-old production approaches, particularly for their signature Vin de Constance.
Kracher, Weinlaubenhof
Weingut Kracher, located in Burgenland, Austria, is a highly regarded winery known for its exceptional dessert wines made from botrytized grapes. Founded in the 1950s, the estate produces Trockenbeerenauslese and other sweet wines, primarily from Chardonnay, Welschriesling, and Traminer.
Krug
Krug, an Iconic Champagne house, was established in the Champagne region of France in 1843 by Joseph Krug. Renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship and unwavering commitment to quality, Krug is famed for producing Champagnes that exhibit remarkable elegance, depth, and complexity. Uniquely, Krug emphasizes the individual expression of each year's grapes alongside a meticulous blending process that includes a rich reserve of older wines, ensuring a consistent house style.
L'Eglise-Clinet, Chateau
Château L'Église-Clinet is a prestigious winery situated in the Pomerol appellation of Bordeaux. Established in the 19th century, the estate is renowned for producing exceptional Merlot and Cabernet Franc blends.
Laithwaite's (Quinta do Noval)
Quinta do Noval is an Iconic winery in the heart of the Douro Valley in Portugal, highly esteemed for its outstanding Port wines. The winery boasts a prestigious lineup including vintage, tawny, and colheita Ports. Each wine is meticulously crafted, highlighting Quinta do Noval's commitment to quality and tradition. Quinta do Noval is especially notable for emphasizing the distinctive terroir of the Douro Valley, allowing each wine to uniquely express its origins.
Lambrays, Domaine des
Domaine des Lambrays is a renowned winery in the Côte de Nuits region of Burgundy, France. The estate, known for its nearly-monopole Grand Cru vineyard - Clos des Lambrays - produces elegant, complex Pinot Noir wines.
Lapostolle, Casa
Casa Lapostolle, a prominent name in Chilean winemaking, is renowned for its Clos Apalta, a wine that combines structure and richness with the elegance of the Colchagua Valley.
Larmandier-Bernier
Larmandier-Bernier is a leading Champagne grower-producer, known for their low-dosage, terroir-expressive Champagnes that highlight the nuances of the Côte des Blancs.
Laurent Perrier
Laurent-Perrier is a family-controlled champagne house based in Tours-sur-Marne, producing over 7 million bottles annually from 43 owned hectares and contracted vineyards across Montagne de Reims, Côte des Blancs, and Vallée de la Marne, with a distinctive focus on Chardonnay-driven elegance. The house balances tradition with innovation through their pioneering zero-dosage Ultra Brut, maceration-method Cuvée Rosé, and signature Grand Siècle—a unique multi-vintage prestige cuvée that blends three exceptional years to create their vision of perfect champagne.
Laurent Ponsot
Laurent Ponsot is a boutique négociant operation established in 2017 in Gilly-lès-Citeaux, Burgundy, where Laurent and his son Clément produce limited quantities of single-vineyard Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from prestigious Grand and Premier Cru sites across the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune. His distinctive approach combines late harvesting, extended aging periods, minimal intervention techniques, and pioneering anti-counterfeiting technology—innovations that reflect his uncompromising commitment to authenticity and terroir expression that has made him an influential guardian of Burgundian integrity.
Leeuwin Estate
Leeuwin Estate, founded in 1973, is a prominent winery in the Margaret River region of Western Australia. The winery is known for its exceptional Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon wines.
Leoville Las Cases, Chateau
Château Léoville Las Cases is a 98-hectare Saint-Julien estate operated by the Delon family since the 1940s, producing Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant wines from its Grand Clos parcel adjacent to Latour, where deep gravel soils meet the Gironde estuary. The estate combines traditional fermentation methods with modern optical sorting and precise plot-by-plot management, aging their wines for 18-20 months in French oak barrels.
Littorai
Littorai, established in 1993 by Ted and Heidi Lemon, is a highly regarded winery in Sonoma County, California, specializing in Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines. The winery is committed to sustainable and biodynamic farming practices, focusing on terroir-driven wines.
Loosen
Dr. Loosen, situated along Germany's Mosel River, is a world class producer known for its Riesling wines. With vineyards that have thrived for over 200 years, Loosen combines sustainable viticulture with age-old winemaking traditions. The wines are a testament to the slate-rich terroir of Mosel, renowned for their aromatic intensity, minerality, and longevity.
Louis-Benjamin Dagueneau, Domaine
Domaine Louis-Benjamin Dagueneau operates 12 hectares of vineyards in Pouilly-Fumé and a small holding in Sancerre, crafting terroir-specific Sauvignon Blanc expressions from diverse soils including the flint-rich Silex, limestone-clay Pur Sang, and sandy-limestone Buisson Renard. The family estate, now led by Didier's son Louis-Benjamin and daughter Charlotte, distinguishes itself through severe yield restriction, meticulous hand-harvesting, extended oak aging on lees for 12-18 months, and minimal intervention techniques that produce wines of remarkable depth, longevity, and terroir transparency.
Luce
Luce della Vite is a collaboration in Tuscany between the Frescobaldi family and Robert Mondavi, creating Super Tuscan wines that blend Sangiovese with Merlot.
Luciano Sandrone
Luciano Sandrone operates a 27-hectare family estate in Barolo, Piedmont, producing primarily Nebbiolo-based wines from holdings that include the historic Cannubi Boschis vineyard with its calcareous marl soils and southeast exposure at 250-300 meters. The estate combines traditional methods with selective modern techniques, utilizing rotary fermenters for precise maceration control while maintaining rigorous production standards through their temperature-controlled facility and two-stage grape sorting process.
Luis Pato
Luis Pato, a third-generation winemaker operating 60 hectares across Bairrada's clay-limestone and sandy soils, produces a diverse portfolio centered on the indigenous Baga grape for reds and local varieties like Bical and Sercialinho for whites. His pioneering balance between traditional methods and modern innovations—including precise canopy management for Baga and varied aging vessels from oak barrels to clay amphorae—has transformed perceptions of Portuguese wine while maintaining a clear sense of place.
Lynch-Bages, Chateau
Lynch-Bages is a 100-hectare Pauillac estate operated by the Cazes family since 1939, producing Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant wines from gravelly soils on the elevated Bages plateau. The estate combines traditional Médoc methods with modern innovations, including a gravity-flow cellar system introduced in 2020 and careful plot-by-plot vinification followed by 18 months aging in French oak barrels.
M. Chapoutier, Maison
M. Chapoutier operates 470 hectares across the Rhône Valley, with significant holdings in Hermitage's granite slopes and Côte-Rôtie's schist terraces, producing both red wines from Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvèdre and whites from Marsanne and Roussanne. The estate, which converted to biodynamic viticulture in 1996, combines traditional concrete fermentation with French oak aging while pioneering innovations like Braille labeling and optical grape sorting.
M. et C. Lapierre
M. et C. Lapierre is a family-run, 13-hectare estate in Morgon, Beaujolais, producing terroir-expressive Gamay wines from old vines grown in the volcanic soils of the Côte du Py. As pioneers of the natural wine movement since the 1980s, the Lapierres maintain organic certification while practicing minimal intervention winemaking with indigenous yeasts, whole-cluster fermentation, and little to no sulfur addition.
Macchiole, Le
Le Macchiole, based in Bolgheri, Tuscany, is a pioneer in producing high-quality mono-varietal wines like Cabernet Franc and Merlot, known for their concentration and complexity.
Marcel Deiss, Domaine
Founded in the 1940s, Domaine Marcel Deiss, located in the Alsace region of France, is known for its expressive, terroir-driven wines made from various Alsatian grape varieties.
Markus Molitor, Weingut
Markus Molitor, a German winemaker, produces a vast array of Riesling wines in the Mosel, ranging from dry to sweet, all marked by their precision and intensity.
Marques de Murrieta
Marques de Murrieta, one of Rioja's oldest estates, is recognized for classic-style wines that beautifully balance fruit, structure, and oak aging.
Marquis d'Angerville, Domaine
Marquis d'Angerville from Volnay is a Burgundy estate that excels in producing elegant, pure, and terroir-driven Pinot Noir.
Marroneto
Marroneto, a Brunello di Montalcino producer, crafts Sangiovese wines known for their elegance, finesse, and traditional winemaking approach.
Masseto
Masseto is an Iconic producer located in Tuscany and is known primarily for its exceptional Merlot, a variety that is not traditionally linked with the region. Masseto’s wine is one of the most coveted among the 'Super Tuscans', a term that refers to Tuscan wines that diverge from the traditional local blends and sometimes include non-native grapes like Merlot.
Mastroberardino
Mastroberardino, Campania's oldest operating winery since 1750, manages 250 hectares across premier growing zones from their Atripalda base, producing wines from indigenous Aglianico, Greco, and Fiano grapes in volcanic and calcareous clay soils. Their winemaking combines traditional methods with modern technology, while their preservation of ancient grape varieties and ongoing research partnerships have established them as a benchmark southern Italian producer.
Mazzei
Mazzei, a storied producer in Tuscany, is known for their Chianti Classico and the Super Tuscan 'Siepi', both of which showcase the estate's historic approach to quality winemaking.
Meo Camuzet, Domaine
Domaine Méo-Camuzet, situated in Vosne-Romanée, Burgundy, is a well-regarded winery known for its exceptional Pinot Noir wines.
Michel Lafarge, Domaine
Michel Lafarge, a Volnay-based domain, is a Burgundy classic, with Pinot Noir that is known for its elegance, purity, and capacity to age gracefully.
Moet & Chandon
Moët & Chandon is one of the most Iconic Champagne houses, renowned for its extensive range of high-quality Champagnes. Founded in 1743 by Claude Moët, it has established itself as a symbol of luxury and prestigious indulgence. Moët & Chandon produces several iconic Champagnes, including the Moët Impérial, Rosé Impérial, and Grand Vintage.
Montelena, Chateau
Located in Napa Valley, California, Chateau Montelena is known for its "old-world" structure and ripe California fruit.
Montes
Located in Napa Valley, California, Chateau Montelena is a historic winery known for its role in the 1976 Judgment of Paris, where its Chardonnay won against top French wines. The winery produces Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Zinfandel.
Montevertine
Montevertine, a renowned wine producer based in Tuscany, originated in 1967. This was the year Sergio Manetti acquired a vacation property in Chianti and decided to cultivate two hectares (five acres) of vineyards, aiming to produce wine primarily for his friends and family. The debut vintage produced in 1971 exceeded expectations, leading Manetti to present his wine at the Vinitaly wine expo in Venice.
Montrose, Chateau
Château Montrose, a 95-hectare Second Growth estate in Saint-Estèphe, produces Cabernet Sauvignon-led Bordeaux blends from gravelly soils overlooking the Gironde estuary, with vines averaging 40 years of age. The estate combines traditional Bordeaux winemaking with modern innovations through its gravity-flow winery and sustainable practices, aging their grand vin for 18 months in French oak barrels.
Musar, Chateau
Château Musar, located in Ghazir, Lebanon, just north of Beirut, was founded by Gaston Hochar in 1930 after his travels in Bordeaux. This distinguished winery is celebrated for its grand vin, Château Musar, meticulously crafted from vineyards in the Bekaa Valley. The estate's old vineyards are planted with a mix of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsaut, Carignan, and indigenous Lebanese varietals Obaideh and Merwah, reflecting a dedication to both traditional and local winemaking practices.
Nicolas Joly
Nicolas Joly is a renowned winemaker in the Loire Valley, France, known for his exceptional Chenin Blanc wines that are widely regarded as benchmarks for the Savennières appellation.
Niepoort
Niepoort, established in 1842, is a historic winery in the Douro Valley, Portugal. The winery is known for its exceptional Ports, as well as its high-quality table wines made from indigenous Portuguese grape varieties such as Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, and Tinta Cão.
Noval, Quinta do
Quinta do Noval, one of the oldest port houses, also produces remarkable dry Douro wines, with their Nacional Vintage Port being among the most collectible and collected wines in the world.
Numanthia, Bodegas
Bodega Numanthia in Toro, Spain, is known for its powerful and opulent Tinta de Toro (Tempranillo) wines, including the prestigious Termanthia, noted for their depth and complexity.
Opus One
Opus One is a Legendary winery located in the Napa Valley, California. Founded as a joint venture between Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Château Mouton Rothschild and Robert Mondavi, Opus One is known for producing high-quality red wine, meticulously crafted to blend Napa Valley’s terroir with the refinement of the Bordeaux winemaking tradition.
Ornellaia, Tenuta dell'
Tenuta dell'Ornellaia is a Legendary winery located in the Bolgheri DOC appellation in Tuscany, Italy. Founded in 1981, Ornellaia is known for producing high-quality Bordeaux-style red wines, including its flagship wine, Ornellaia.
Palmer, Chateau
Château Palmer is a Legendary wine estate situated in the Margaux appellation of Bordeaux, France. Known for producing wines of exceptional quality, the Palmer primarily focuses on red wines. Traditionally, Château Palmer's wines are a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petit Verdot, which is a typical blend for many top estates in the region.
Pape Clement, Chateau
Founded in 1299 and now owned by Bernard Magrez, Château Pape Clément is a 32.5-hectare Grand Cru Classé estate in Pessac-Léognan producing Cabernet Sauvignon-led reds and Sauvignon Blanc-based whites from deep gravel and clay-limestone soils. The estate combines centuries of tradition with modern precision through parcel-specific management, optical sorting, and gravity-flow winemaking, aging its reds for 18 months in French oak and whites for 12 months with lees stirring.
Paul Hobbs
Paul Hobbs, a highly influential winemaker in both California and internationally, is renowned for his expressive, terroir-driven wines, particularly his single-vineyard Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Paul Jaboulet Aine
Paul Jaboulet Aîné, founded in 1834 and now owned by the Frey family, operates 62 hectares across the Northern Rhône's granite slopes, producing Syrah-based reds and Marsanne-Roussanne whites from prime sites in Hermitage and Crozes-Hermitage. Under Caroline Frey's direction, the estate combines traditional winemaking methods with modern precision while maintaining biodynamic certification in their Hermitage vineyards since 2016.
Pavie, Chateau
Château Pavie is an Iconic wine estate located in the Saint-Émilion appellation of Bordeaux, France. Elevated to the status of Premier Grand Cru Classé A in 2012, Château Pavie is among the top-tier wineries in this prestigious classification, sharing the highest rank with only a few other estates. It is particularly recognized for producing exceptional red wines that are predominantly Merlot-based, with blends also incorporating Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Pegau, Chateau
Château Pegau is a historic estate in Sorgues, producing exceptional Côtes-du-Rhône and Côtes-du-Rhône Villages wines from 40 hectares of pebbled, clay-rich vineyards. Renowned for its classic Rhône varietals, it reflects the elegance and diversity of the southern Rhône Valley.
Pegau, Domaine du
Domaine du Pegau is a prestigious estate in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, renowned for its powerful, elegant wines crafted from traditional Rhône varietals and reflecting the region's diverse terroirs.
Penfolds
Penfolds, established by Dr. Christopher Rawson Penfold in 1844, is one of Australia’s most storied winemakers. This powerful brand, based in the Magill Estate near Adelaide in South Australia, is celebrated for its exceptional range of wines, especially its reds. While Penfolds is renowned globally primarily for its robust red wines made predominantly from the Shiraz grape, it also produces premium wines from a variety of other grapes.
Perrier Jouet
Perrier-Jouët is a Champagne house celebrated for its floral and intricate Epoque series and is particularly known for its elegant and refined style of Champagne.
Perrot-Minot
Domaine Perrot-Minot in Burgundy is a highly regarded producer, crafting Pinot Noir that is notable for its purity, elegance, and seamless integration of oak.
Peter Michael
Peter Michael Winery, founded in 1982, is a prestigious winery in Sonoma County, California, known for its exceptional Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Bordeaux-style blends. The winery emphasizes terroir-driven wines, utilizing meticulous vineyard management and winemaking practices.
Philip Togni
Philip Togni Vineyard on Napa Valley's Spring Mountain is known for Cabernet Sauvignon that is structured, complex, and built to age, showing the distinctiveness of mountain-grown fruit.
Pichon Baron, Chateau
Château Pichon Baron is a Second Growth estate in Pauillac with 72 hectares of deep gravel soils, producing Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated wines from 30-year-old vines near the Gironde estuary. The estate combines traditional Bordeaux methods with modern precision through its gravity-flow winery and optical sorting technology, aging wines for 18 months in 80% new French oak barrels.
Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, Chateau
Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande (Pichon Comtesse) is an Iconic winery in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, France. The estate produces high-quality Cabernet Sauvignon-based red wines.
Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey
Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey operates as both a domaine and négociant in Chassagne-Montrachet, crafting terroir-driven white Burgundies from owned vineyards and selected fruit across the Côte de Beaune's premier cru and village sites. Their traditional approach combines extended 18-month aging in larger 350-liter barrels without batonnage, emphasizing minimal intervention and natural fermentations.
Pieve Santa Restituta (Gaja)
Pieve Santa Restituta, owned by Angelo Gaja, is recognized for Brunello di Montalcino that combines the finesse of the region with a modern winemaking approach.
Pingus
Bodega Dominio de Pingus is an Iconic boutique winery situated in the Ribera del Duero region of Spain. It was established in 1995 by Danish winemaker Peter Sisseck. Pingus is celebrated for crafting exceptional, limited-production wines primarily from the Tempranillo grape.
Poggio di Sotto
Poggio di Sotto is a distinguished winery located in the Montalcino region of Tuscany, Italy. Founded in 1989, the estate is renowned for producing exceptional Brunello di Montalcino wines, primarily from the Sangiovese grape. Poggio di Sotto is dedicated to organic viticulture and employs both traditional and modern winemaking techniques to create wines that express the unique terroir of the region. The wines are celebrated for their elegance, complexity, and ability to age gracefully over time.
Pol Roger
Pol Roger is a family-owned Champagne house operating since 1849 in Épernay, with 92 hectares of premier and grand cru vineyards across the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims. Their traditional approach combines hand-riddling in 7-kilometer chalk cellars with extended lees aging and an equal blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier.
Ponsot, Domaine
Domaine Ponsot, founded in 1872, manages 12 hectares of limestone-rich vineyards in Morey-Saint-Denis and the Côte de Nuits, including their flagship 3.4-hectare Clos de la Roche Grand Cru holding. Their traditional Burgundian winemaking combines late harvesting and extended aging periods with minimal new oak barrels and native yeast fermentation, while pioneering wine authentication technology.
Pontet-Canet, Chateau
Château Pontet-Canet is an 81-hectare Pauillac estate dating to 1725, owned by the Tesseron family since 1975, producing Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant wines from deep gravel soils adjacent to Mouton Rothschild at 23-26 meters elevation. The estate pioneered biodynamic viticulture among classified growths, earning Demeter certification in 2010, while maintaining traditional Bordeaux winemaking through 16-20 months aging in French oak and concrete amphorae.
Quilceda Creek
Quilceda Creek, founded in 1978, is a renowned winery in Washington State, specializing in high-quality Cabernet Sauvignon wines.
Quintessa
Quintessa, a biodynamic estate in Napa Valley's Rutherford, is lauded for its Bordeaux-style blend, a reflection of the winery's commitment to sustainable viticulture and winemaking excellence.
R. Lopez de Heredia, Bodegas
Bodegas R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia is a historic winery in the Rioja region of Spain. Founded in 1877, the winery is known for producing traditional Rioja wines, including Tempranillo-based reds and Viura-based whites. With a focus on quality and tradition, the wines from R. López de Heredia are celebrated for their elegance, complexity, and ability to age.
Ramonet, Domaine
Domaine Ramonet is a benchmark in Burgundy, particularly in Chassagne-Montrachet, producing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines that are the epitome of finesse and precision since the early 20th century.
Rampolla, Catello dei
Castello dei Rampolla, set in Tuscany's Chianti Classico region, has been a pioneer of biodynamic farming, producing Super Tuscans like Sammarco and d'Alceo, noted for their depth and complexity.
Rare
Rare Champagne, previously known as Piper-Heidsieck's Rare, is a prestige cuvée known for its opulence and complexity, often released only in exceptional vintages.
Raul Perez, Bodegas
Raúl Pérez is a visionary Spanish winemaker from Bierzo, acclaimed for his expressive Mencía-based wines that have garnered a cult following for their distinctive, terroir-driven profiles.
Ricasoli, Barone
Barone Ricasoli is one of Chianti's historic estates, credited with defining the Chianti Classico blend. Their wines, especially the Castello di Brolio, are benchmarks for the region's Sangiovese.
Ridge
Ridge Vineyards is a renowned winery located in the Santa Cruz Mountains in California, known for producing high-quality Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Chardonnay wines. The winery focuses on showcasing the unique terroir of its vineyards and employs traditional winemaking techniques to create wines with a sense of place, balance, and complexity.
Rioja Alta, La
La Rioja Alta is a flagship winery in Spain’s Rioja region, famed for its traditional-style aged red wines that exhibit complexity, finesse, and a capacity for extended cellaring.
Roagna
Roagna, a traditionalist in the Langhe region of Piedmont, produces Barolo and Barbaresco that are known for their longevity and adherence to classic, age-old winemaking methods.
Robert Arnoux
Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux manages 14.5 hectares across six Côte de Nuits communes, crafting Pinot Noir from limestone-clay soils that include four Grand Cru and multiple Premier Cru sites with vines averaging 40 years old. Under Charles Lachaux's leadership since 2012, the family estate employs distinctive practices including higher trellising, earlier harvesting, reduced oak influence, and whole-cluster fermentations to achieve precise terroir expression through their organic, low-yield approach.
Robert Mondavi
Robert Mondavi's Kalon Vineyard, located in the heart of Napa Valley, California, is a historic vineyard known for producing high-quality Cabernet Sauvignon and other Bordeaux varietals. The vineyard's name pays homage to the ancient Greek concept of "the highest beauty."
Robert Weil, Weingut
Weingut Robert Weil, one of the Rheingau's leading estates, is renowned for its Rieslings, which range from dry to lusciously sweet, embodying the region's winemaking history and terroir.
Roberto Voerzio
Roberto Voerzio is a Cult producer based in La Morra, in the Barolo region of Piedmont, Italy, and is known for his expressive and powerful Barolo wines made predominantly from the Nebbiolo grape. Since founding his winery in 1986, Voerzio has cultivated a cult-like following for his single-vineyard Barolos, such as Brunate and Cerequio.
Roches Neuves
Domaine des Roches Neuves is a 28-hectare estate in Saumur-Champigny, Loire Valley, where Thierry Germain crafts Cabernet Franc-focused wines from the region's distinctive tuffeau limestone-clay soils. Under Germain's leadership since 1991, the estate practices strict biodynamic viticulture, certified by Demeter since 2005, with minimal-intervention winemaking that emphasizes pure site expression through hand-harvesting and indigenous yeast fermentation.
Rockford
Rockford, located in Barossa Valley, Australia, is famed for its Basket Press Shiraz, a wine that has become synonymous with the region's rich winemaking tradition.
Rothschild & Concha Y Toro
Almaviva is a Franco-Chilean partnership between Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Concha y Toro, producing Bordeaux-style blends dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon from 85 hectares of high-altitude vineyards in Puente Alto's alluvial soils. Their limited production of 15,000 cases annually undergoes gravity-flow winemaking and extended French oak aging, with blending decisions made collaboratively between Chilean winemakers and Château Mouton Rothschild consultants.
Roulot, Domaine
Domaine Roulot manages 10.5 hectares of prime mid-slope vineyards in Meursault, including Premier Cru sites Charmes, Perrières, and Genevrières, producing exclusively white wines from limestone-rich, southeast-facing parcels. Under Jean-Marc Roulot's direction since 1989, the domaine crafts site-specific expressions through minimal intervention, indigenous yeast fermentations, and careful oak integration, continuing a three-generation legacy of distinctive Burgundian winemaking.
Royal Tokaji
Royal Tokaji, founded in 1990, is a prestigious winery in the Tokaj region of Hungary, specializing in the production of the renowned Tokaji Aszú wines. Made primarily from Furmint and Hárslevelű grapes, these wines are celebrated for their complexity, sweetness, and acidity.
Ruinart
Founded in 1729, Ruinart is the oldest Champagne house in Reims, producing a focused range of Chardonnay-based wines from premier vineyards in the Montagne de Reims and Côte des Blancs' chalk-rich soils. The house maintains traditional methods in their Roman-era chalk cellars, combining hand-riddling for prestige cuvées with modern techniques, while emphasizing extended lees aging and complete malolactic fermentation across their portfolio.
Sadie Family, The
The Sadie Family Wines, based in South Africa's Swartland, are highly sought after for their authentic and terroir-focused Rhône-style blends, reflecting a commitment to traditional winemaking.
Sadie Family
Sadie Family Wines, established in 1999, is a highly regarded winery in the Swartland region of South Africa. The winery, founded by Eben Sadie, focuses on producing terroir-driven wines made from indigenous grape varieties such as Syrah, Chenin Blanc, and Grenache.
San Guido, Tenuta
Tenuta San Guido is a Legendary winery located in the Bolgheri DOC on the Tuscan coast of Italy. The winery is most famous for its flagship wine, Sassicaia, which is primarily composed of Cabernet Sauvignon and a small amount of Cabernet Franc.
Schafer-Frohlich
Schäfer-Fröhlich, a leading estate in Germany's Nahe region, produces Riesling that is celebrated for its striking minerality and precision, with a family history in winemaking going back to the 19th century.
Sena
Established in 1995, Viña Seña is a prestigious winery located in the Aconcagua Valley, Chile. It was born as a joint venture between Chile's Viña Errázuriz and California's Robert Mondavi, with the goal of creating a world-class Bordeaux-style blend.
Seppeltsfield
Seppeltsfield, founded in 1851, is a historic winery in the Barossa Valley, Australia, known for its exceptional fortified wines, including the 100-year-old Para Tawny. The winery also produces high-quality table wines made from Shiraz, Grenache, and other varieties.
Serene
Domaine Serene, founded in 1989, is a renowned winery in the Willamette Valley, Oregon. The estate is known for its award-winning Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines.
Sette Ponti
Sette Ponti in Tuscany is famous for the 'Oreno', a Super Tuscan blend that showcases the modern potential of international varietals like Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon in Italian soil.
Shafer
Shafer Vineyards is a renowned winery located in the Napa Valley, California, known for producing high-quality Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and other varietals. With a focus on sustainable farming practices and minimalist winemaking, Shafer Vineyards creates wines that express the unique terroir of the Stags Leap District and the broader Napa Valley.
Silver Oak
Silver Oak Cellars is a Cult winery with locations in both the Napa Valley and Alexander Valley of California that specializes in high-quality Cabernet Sauvignon wines.
Smith Haut Lafitte, Chateau
Château Smith Haut Lafitte is a historic winery in the Pessac-Léognan appellation of Bordeaux, France. Dating back to 1365, the estate produces high-quality red and white wines.
Soldera Case Basse
Soldera Case Basse, a Brunello di Montalcino producer, is synonymous with artisanal winemaking, producing some of the most exquisite and long-lived wines, with Gianfranco Soldera's legacy continuing to influence the estate's high standards.
Spinetta, La
La Spinetta, covering Piedmont and Tuscany, is a leader in Italian winemaking, known for Barbaresco and Barolo, as well as Sangiovese, producing wines that are powerful yet refined.
Spottswoode
Spottswoode is a family-owned Napa Valley winery, known for its estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon that is both elegant and complex, with a commitment to organic farming since the early 1980s.
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars is a Iconic winery located in the Napa Valley, California. Known for producing high-quality Cabernet Sauvignon wines, Stag's Leap gained international recognition after the 1973 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars S.L.V. Cabernet Sauvignon won first place in the 1976 Judgment of Paris wine tasting.
Stephane Ogier
Positioned in the Northern Rhône, Stéphane Ogier is an estate that seamlessly fuses traditional and modern approaches. Known for its Syrah-driven wines, the winery produces expressions that are rich, terroir-driven, and embody the elegance of the Rhône.
Symington
Symington Family Estates is a leading name in Port and Douro wines, with a heritage of winemaking in Portugal that spans several generations and a portfolio that includes renowned brands like Graham's and Dow's.
Szepsy
Szepsy is a boutique family winery in Hungary's Tokaj region, producing under 30,000 bottles annually from 60 hectares of predominantly volcanic soils, with a dual focus on single-vineyard dry Furmints and traditional Aszú sweet wines. Their meticulous approach includes extremely low yields, multiple harvest passes, indigenous yeast fermentation, and extended lees aging, continuing a winemaking legacy that dates to the 16th century and includes their ancestor who produced the first documented Aszú wine in 1631.
Taylor Fladgate
Taylor Fladgate is one of the oldest and most respected Port producers in Portugal's Douro Valley. Founded in 1692, the winery is known for producing a wide range of high-quality Port wines, including Vintage, Tawny, and Late Bottled Vintage Ports. Taylor Fladgate is committed to showcasing the unique terroir of the Douro Valley, creating Ports that are rich, complex, and age-worthy.
Taylor's
Taylor's, one of the most respected names in Port wine, has been producing exceptional Ports since 1692, with a portfolio that includes aged Tawny Ports, LBVs, and Vintage Ports.
Telmo Rodriguez
Telmo Rodriguez operates his eponymous winemaking project across multiple Spanish regions, focusing on Castilla y León where he crafts terroir-driven Tempranillo and Verdejo wines from high-altitude vineyards with distinctive limestone and sandy soils. His pioneering vinos de pueblo approach combines traditional methods like hand-harvesting and horse-plowing with modern techniques, revitalizing abandoned vineyards and indigenous varieties that have fundamentally reshaped Spain's wine identity.
Tempier, Domaine
Domaine Tempier, established in 1834 and spanning 38 hectares across limestone-rich soils in Provence's Bandol appellation, produces Mourvèdre-dominant red, rosé, and white wines from Mediterranean vineyards with vines averaging 35 years of age. The estate has practiced certified organic viticulture since 1974, employing traditional winemaking methods including native yeast fermentations and aging in large oak foudres rather than small barriques, establishing themselves as the definitive reference point for authentic Bandol wines.
Tenuta Tignanello (Antinori), Tenuta
Tignanello, produced by the Antinori family, is a Legendary winery located in the Tuscany region of Italy. Established in 1971, Tignanello is known for producing the eponymous "Super Tuscan" wine, a blend of primarily Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc grapes. The estate is dedicated to sustainable viticulture and employs both traditional and modern winemaking techniques to create wines that express the unique terroir of the region. Tignanello wines are celebrated for their elegance, structure, and ability to age gracefully over time.
Torbreck
Torbreck, established in 1994, is a highly regarded winery in the Barossa Valley, Australia, known for its intense, high-quality Shiraz wines, as well as Rhône-style blends. The winery is committed to sustainable viticulture and minimal intervention winemaking.
Trimbach
Operating continuously since 1626 from Ribeauvillé, Alsace, Trimbach is a 40-hectare family estate led by brothers Pierre and Jean Trimbach, focusing primarily on Riesling production from limestone-rich vineyards including their 1.67-hectare Clos Ste Hune plot. The estate combines modern stainless steel fermentation with traditional extended lees aging, maintaining a distinctly dry house style and adhering to classic Alsatian winemaking methods across their range.
Trotanoy, Chateau
Château Trotanoy, a Pomerol estate, is one of the most prestigious in the region, with Merlot-dominant wines that are renowned for their depth, complexity, and considerable aging potential.
Tua Rita
Tua Rita, founded in 1984, is a boutique winery in Tuscany, Italy, known for its high-quality, Bordeaux-style blends and Super Tuscan wines. The winery emphasizes low yields and meticulous grape selection, resulting in powerful, expressive wines.
Valdicava
Valdicava is a family-owned estate operating 27 hectares of exclusively Sangiovese vineyards in the cooler northern sector of Montalcino, where their elevated Montosoli plots benefit from a complex mix of clay, limestone, and galestro soils. Their meticulous approach combines rigorous yield control with extended aging in large Slavonian oak casks, producing benchmark Brunello expressions that have defined the region's northern terroir across three generations of family stewardship.
Valentini
Valentini is a fiercely private, family-owned estate in Loreto Aprutino, Abruzzo, producing limited quantities of Trebbiano d'Abruzzo, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, and Cerasuolo from 60 hectares of clay-limestone soils that benefit from the interplay between Adriatic and Apennine influences. Their uncompromising adherence to traditional methods—including indigenous yeasts, extended macerations, aging in neutral Slavonian oak, and a willingness to declassify entire vintages—has transformed Abruzzo's native varieties into wines of extraordinary complexity and aging potential that serve as definitive regional benchmarks.
Verite
Founded in 1998, Verite Winery is a producer of premium Bordeaux-style blends located in Sonoma County, California.
Veuve Clicquot
Founded in 1775 and now part of LVMH, Veuve Clicquot operates from Reims with 390 hectares of vineyards across Champagne's Grand Cru and Premier Cru villages, focusing on traditional method sparkling wines from chalk-rich soils. The house maintains its classic approach through complete malolactic fermentation, extended aging in chalk caves, and precise temperature-controlled fermentation under Cellar Master Didier Mariotti.
Vietti
Operating from their historic Castiglione Falletto base since 1919, Vietti manages 38 hectares of prime Langhe vineyards, focusing on Barolo and Barbaresco production from calcareous-clay and marl soils at 250-450 meters elevation. Their winemaking combines traditional extended macerations with temperature-controlled fermentation and aging in both Slavonian and French oak, continuing their pioneering legacy of single-vineyard bottlings that began with the 1961 Rocche di Castiglione Falletto Barolo.
Vieux Chateau Certan
Vieux Château Certan, operated by the Thienpont family since 1924 and now led by Alexandre Thienpont, is a 14-hectare Pomerol estate producing red wines from its prime plateau position, where clay-gravel soils and blue clay subsoils support 50-year-old vines. The estate's terroir-matched plantings of 65% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon undergo plot-by-plot harvesting and precise vinification, followed by 18-22 months aging in French oak.
Vina Don Melchor
Viña Don Melchor, a leading Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile's Maipo Valley, is known for its balance, depth, and representation of the Andean terroir.
Vincent Dauvissat
Vincent Dauvissat manages a 12-hectare family estate in Chablis, producing Chardonnay from grand cru parcels in Les Clos and Les Preuses, along with premier cru sites, all rooted in the region's distinctive Kimmeridgian limestone soils. The domaine's traditional approach includes temperature-controlled fermentation followed by extended aging in older oak barrels, with premier crus seeing 18 months total aging and grand crus receiving 24 months.
Vinedo Chadwick
Viñedo Chadwick, located in the Maipo Valley, Chile, is a prestigious winery known for its high-quality Cabernet Sauvignon wines. Founded in the 1990s by the Chadwick family, the winery emphasizes sustainable viticulture and meticulous winemaking practices to create elegant, powerful wines.
Vollrads
Schloss Vollrads, located in the Rheingau region of Germany, is a historic winery with a history dating back over 800 years. The winery specializes in Riesling wines, ranging from dry to sweet.
Williams Selyem
Williams Selyem, established in 1981, is a renowned winery in Sonoma County, California, known for its exceptional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines.
Yarra Yering
Yarra Yering is a pioneering fine wine producer operating 28 hectares of dry-grown vineyards at the foot of Victoria's Warramate Hills, specializing in Bordeaux-style blends and Shiraz from diverse soils ranging from gray clay loams to volcanic red. The estate maintains Dr. Bailey Carrodus's minimalist winemaking philosophy through hand-harvesting, open-vessel fermentation, and unfiltered bottling, with winemaker Sarah Crowe continuing the legacy of producing structured, complex wines with exceptional aging potential.
Zapata, Cantena
Founded in 1898, Catena Zapata is Argentina's leading family-owned winery, producing Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay from high-altitude Mendoza vineyards, including the limestone-rich Adrianna Vineyard at 4,757 feet. The estate combines traditional winemaking with modern techniques while advancing Argentine viticulture through the Catena Institute of Wine's extensive research into high-altitude growing and preservation of pre-phylloxera Malbec selections.
Zind Humbrecht, Domaine
Founded in 1959, Domaine Zind-Humbrecht, located in the Alsace region of France, is a highly regarded winery known for its expressive, terroir-driven wines made from various Alsatian grape varieties.
Zuccardi, Familia
Familia Zuccardi represents one of Argentina's wine-making pillars, pushing the boundaries with high-altitude wines that express the unique terroirs of the Uco Valley.
d'Esclans, Chateau
Château d'Esclans in Provence has gained fame for its high-end rosé wines, including the prestigious 'Garrus', which have helped redefine the rosé category as serious wine.