Nalys, Domaine de
Domaine de Nalys is a historic Châteauneuf-du-Pape estate spanning 50 hectares across three distinct terroirs of galets roulés, sand, and limestone, now owned by the Guigal family who produce both red wines (primarily from Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre) and whites from all thirteen permitted varieties. Their winemaking combines traditional hand-harvesting with modern temperature-controlled fermentation, aging their Grand Vin in a combination of oak barrels and concrete vessels while maintaining the estate's distinctive character that dates back to 1633.
Nenin, Chateau
Château Nénin in Pomerol, Bordeaux, is recognized for producing Merlot and Cabernet Franc wines that are velvety, rich, and structured, with the potential to age gracefully.
Neo, Bodegas
Founded in the early 2000s, Bodegas Neo is a modern Ribera del Duero producer crafting primarily Tempranillo wines from limestone and clay soils, where the region's dramatic day-night temperature shifts build complexity in their grapes. The winery balances traditional regional winemaking with contemporary techniques like temperature-controlled fermentation, establishing itself as part of a new generation reinterpreting this classic Spanish appellation.
Nerthe, Chateau La
Château La Nerthe, one of Châteauneuf-du-Pape's oldest estates dating to 1560, cultivates all 13 permitted varieties across 90 hectares of diverse terroir featuring the region's characteristic galets roulés alongside sand, clay, and limestone soils. The estate combines traditional methods with thoughtful modernization, maintaining organic certification since 1998 while utilizing gravity-flow systems and aging wines in their historic 16th-century underground cellar that provides natural temperature control.
Nervi Conterno
Nervi-Conterno, with the involvement of the famed Barolo producer Giacomo Conterno, is reviving the reputation of Gattinara wines, showcasing the finesse of Nebbiolo from this northern Piedmont appellation.
Neudorf
Founded in 1978 by the Finn family, Neudorf Vineyards is a 30-hectare Nelson estate specializing in Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grown on well-draining Moutere clay soils in a maritime climate. Their minimal-intervention approach features indigenous yeast fermentation, French oak aging, and sustainable farming practices that have consistently prioritized vineyard expression over winemaker intervention throughout their four-decade history.
Newton
Newton Vineyard in Napa Valley is known for their unfiltered and naturally fermented Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon, reflecting a commitment to expressing the unique terroir of Spring Mountain.
Newton Johnson
Newton Johnson, a family-run winery in South Africa's Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, produces Chardonnay and Pinot Noir that are expressive of the cool climate and maritime influence.
Nicolas Champagneux
Nicolas Champagneux is a small, under-the-radar producer crafting Syrah-based wines in France's prestigious Côte-Rôtie appellation, where steep, terraced vineyards with schist and granite soils create ideal conditions for wines of remarkable depth. Working quietly in the shadow of the region's famous names, Champagneux represents the undiscovered treasures of the Northern Rhône, focusing on winemaking rather than marketing.
Nicolas Jay
Nicolas-Jay is a boutique Willamette Valley producer founded in 2014 by Burgundian winemaker Jean-Nicolas Méo and Jay Boberg, crafting Pinot Noir from their 13.5-acre Bishop Creek vineyard in Yamhill-Carlton and select regional sites. The estate combines traditional Burgundian winemaking techniques with minimal intervention practices, reflecting both Old World expertise and Oregon terroir through native fermentations and French oak aging.
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.
Nicolas Potel
Nicolas Potel operates Domaine de Bellene and Maison Roche de Bellene from Beaune, managing 22 hectares of predominantly old-vine vineyards across the Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits, focusing on site-specific expressions of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. His winemaking combines traditional methods with thoughtful modern practices, including sustainable viticulture, indigenous yeast fermentations, and carefully calibrated oak aging that preserves the authentic character of each terroir.
Nicole Lamarche, Domaine
Domaine Nicole Lamarche in Burgundy produces wines that are respected for their purity and expression of place, particularly from the Vosne-Romanée 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.
Nin-Ortiz, Familia
Familia Nin-Ortiz is a small-scale, family-owned estate in Priorat's Porrera village, producing terroir-driven Garnacha and Cariñena wines from old vines planted in the region's distinctive llicorella slate soils at elevations between 350-650 meters. Their strictly biodynamic approach extends from vineyard to cellar, where hand-harvested fruit undergoes native fermentation and aging in oak and amphorae, yielding limited-production wines that have earned them cult status among collectors seeking authentic expressions of place.
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.
Novum
Novum Wines is a boutique Marlborough producer established in 2016 by William and Rachel Hoare, focusing on site-specific Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from diverse sub-regions including hillside Churton Vineyard, Awatere Valley, and Southern Valleys. Operating as thoughtful négociants, the Hoares leverage William's experience as former Fromm winemaker to craft minimal-intervention, single-vineyard expressions that showcase Marlborough's terroir diversity beyond its mass-market reputation.
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.
Nyetimber
Nyetimber, England's flagship sparkling wine producer, manages 327 hectares across 11 sites in Hampshire, West Sussex, and Kent, focusing exclusively on traditional method wines from Champagne varieties grown on greensand and chalk soils that mirror Champagne's terroir. Their pioneering status stems from uncompromising quality standards—including sacrificing entire vintages when necessary—and meticulous production methods featuring extended lees aging, hand-harvesting, and custom optical grape sorting technology developed specifically for their cool-climate sparkling wines.