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.
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.
Saint Aix, Mason
Saint Aix, based in the Provence region of France, is renowned for its exquisite rosé wines. Situated in one of the largest domains in the AOP Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence, Saint Aix takes pride in crafting rosés that epitomize the vibrant, sun-drenched terroir of Provence. Their dedication to quality and the meticulous care of their vineyards result in rosés celebrated for their crisp, refreshing qualities and delicate balance of flavors
Saint Cosme, Chateau de
Château de Saint Cosme, located in Gigondas, is the Rhône Valley's oldest estate, producing Syrah-based wines known for their robust character and spicy profile.
Saint Jean, Clos
Clos Saint Jean, a Châteauneuf-du-Pape estate, creates lush and modern Grenache-based wines that have garnered attention for their opulence and approachability in their youth.
Saint Prefert, Domaine
Domaine Saint Préfert is a 13.2-hectare estate in Châteauneuf-du-Pape's southern sector, producing Grenache-dominant wines from 70-year-old vines grown in the region's characteristic galets roulés over clay-limestone soils. Under Isabel Ferrando's direction since 2003, the domaine maintains traditional winemaking methods including concrete fermentation and neutral vessel aging while embracing biodynamic farming principles, continuing the estate's century-old commitment to quality and appellation authenticity.
Saint-Gall, de
De Saint-Gall is the premium label of Union Champagne, a large cooperative based in Avize that unites hundreds of grower families managing 1,845 hectares across the Côte des Blancs, focusing primarily on Chardonnay-dominant Champagnes from Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards with distinctive chalky soils. Their democratic governance combines traditional respect for terroir with modern winemaking precision, employing gentle pressing techniques and extended aging to faithfully express the elegant, mineral-driven character that defines this prestigious region.
Saint-Pierre, Chateau
Château Saint-Pierre is a 17-hectare Fourth Growth estate in Saint-Julien's heart, owned by the Triaud family, producing a single grand vin from Cabernet-dominant vineyards planted on classic Garonne gravel soils over clay-limestone subsoils. The estate combines traditional methods like candlelight racking and hand harvesting with modern temperature-controlled fermentation, aging wines 14-18 months in French oak while maintaining sustainable farming practices that preserve their historic terroir expression.
Saintayme
Saintayme is a boutique 7-hectare Saint-Émilion Grand Cru estate in Saint-Étienne-de-Lisse, now run by the Durantou sisters, focusing exclusively on Merlot cultivation in clay-limestone soils with vines averaging 35 years of age. The estate employs hand-harvesting and minimal intervention winemaking with concrete fermentation and moderate oak aging, delivering authentic terroir-driven wines that offer exceptional quality without the fame or price tags of more celebrated Saint-Émilion properties.
Salicutti
Salicutti is a small-scale Brunello producer in southeastern Montalcino with 4.5 hectares of high-altitude vineyards (450-500m) on galestro and clay soils, crafting exclusively Sangiovese wines with annual production limited to 15,000 bottles. Their pioneering organic approach (certified since 1996) extends from vineyard to cellar, where indigenous yeasts and extended aging in large Slavonian oak casks preserve the authentic expression of their site-specific Sangiovese.
Salon
Champagne Salon, located in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger in the Côte des Blancs, is an Iconic producer in the Champagne region of France. Founded in the early 20th century by Eugène-Aimé Salon, the house is known for its exceptional Blanc de Blancs champagne, made solely from Chardonnay grapes.
Salvioni
Salvioni is a small family estate in northern Montalcino producing 6,000 bottles annually of Brunello di Montalcino DOCG from their 4-hectare vineyard site, situated at 420-450 meters with optimal southwestern exposure. Their traditional winemaking approach includes hand harvesting, native yeast fermentation, and extended 48-month aging in Slavonian oak casks, reflecting their commitment to artisanal production methods.
Samuel Billaud
Samuel Billaud operates a 15-hectare independent domaine in Chablis, crafting terroir-expressive Chardonnay from exceptional vineyard holdings spanning all appellation levels, including prestigious Grand Cru parcels with Kimmeridgian limestone soils. His thoughtful balance between traditional methods and modern precision—combining hand harvesting, judicious oak use, and extended lees aging—has quickly established him among Chablis' elite producers since founding his own operation in 2009.
San Filippo
San Filippo in Montalcino produces Brunello that marries the traditional structure of Sangiovese with a polished modern style, gaining prominence since the estate's modern revival in the early 2000s.
San Giusto a Rentennano
San Giusto a Rentennano is a family-owned estate in Gaiole in Chianti with 31 hectares of vineyards at 270-340 meters elevation, producing primarily Sangiovese-based wines from galestro and alberese soils with advantageous south/southwest exposures. Their winemaking balances tradition with selective innovation, employing sustainable practices, hand harvesting with double selection, and varied aging protocols in both Slavonian oak casks and French barriques to express their distinctive terroir.
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.
San Polino
San Polino is a small family-owned estate in northeastern Montalcino producing Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino from 4 hectares of high-altitude Sangiovese vineyards planted in mineral-rich galestro and clay soils. The estate, one of Montalcino's first certified organic producers, combines traditional winemaking methods like spontaneous fermentation and aging in large Slavonian oak with biodynamic farming practices that express their distinctive terroir through limited production of approximately 20,000 bottles annually.
San Roman
Founded by legendary winemaker Mariano García in 1997, San Román is a family-owned estate in Spain's Toro region producing powerful yet elegant Tinta de Toro wines from 30-100 year old vines planted in sandy-clay soils across four municipalities. The García family maintains traditional methods with technical precision, harvesting meticulously by hand from low-yielding vineyards and employing extended oak aging to create structured wines that honor the region's heritage while elevating its reputation.
Sandeman
Sandeman, a historic Port house founded in 1790 and now owned by Sogrape Vineyards, produces a comprehensive range of Port styles and Douro DOC wines from its 99-hectare Quinta do Seixo estate in the Cima Corgo subregion, where traditional Portuguese varieties grow on steep, schist-dominant slopes. The producer maintains classic Port traditions like foot treading in granite lagares, traditional aging protocols for different Port styles, and the solera system for Aged Tawnies, while thoughtfully incorporating modern innovations like robotic lagares and sustainable vineyard practices.
Sandhi
Sandhi Wines is a small-scale producer in California's Sta. Rita Hills AVA, focusing on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from select vineyards with marine-based soils and a cool microclimate shaped by Pacific Ocean influences. Their minimalist approach features native yeast fermentations, neutral oak aging, and minimal intervention techniques that prioritize vineyard expression over winemaker manipulation, reflecting their commitment to authentic, terroir-driven winemaking.
Sansonnet, Chateau
Château Sansonnet is a Grand Cru Classé estate in Saint-Émilion producing Merlot-dominant Bordeaux blends from exceptional limestone plateau vineyards that provide ideal growing conditions for wines of remarkable depth. Under Marie-Bénédicte Lefévère's ownership since 2009, the estate has undergone substantial renovations and quality improvements, earning its classification upgrade in 2012 and establishing itself as an emerging force among Saint-Émilion's elite producers.
Santa Duc, Domaine
Domaine Santa Duc is a fifth-generation family estate in the Southern Rhône Valley managing 25 hectares primarily in Gigondas, where they craft Grenache-dominant blends from diverse terroirs ranging from 100-450 meters in elevation across limestone, clay, and sandy soils. Their classic approach combines certified organic farming with traditional winemaking techniques—including native yeast fermentations, extended macerations, and aging in large foudres—while Benjamin Gras thoughtfully adapts practices like earlier harvesting to maintain freshness in a warming climate.
Sarpe, Chateau Clos de
Clos de Sarpe, a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru estate, crafts Merlot-based wines that are structured, powerful, and capable of aging, reflecting the concentrated style of the region.
Saumaize Michelin, Domaine
Domaine Saumaize-Michelin is a family-operated Burgundian estate in Vergisson with 10 hectares of predominantly Pouilly-Fuissé vineyards, crafting Chardonnay exclusively from limestone-rich slopes at 250-400 meters elevation. Their hands-on approach includes organic farming, hand-harvesting, native yeast fermentation, and patient aging on fine lees for 10-18 months in a thoughtful combination of stainless steel and French oak.
Savage
Duncan Savage operates Savage Wines as a small-scale négociant venture from his urban winery in Salt River, Cape Town, producing approximately 3,000 cases annually of Syrah-focused reds and Sauvignon Blanc/Chenin Blanc whites from carefully selected high-altitude, marginal sites across the Western Cape's diverse terroirs. His minimal-intervention approach emphasizes earlier harvesting, native yeast fermentation, and used French oak aging to create wines of tension and precision, reflecting his innovative vision that has quickly established him as an influential voice in South Africa's evolving fine wine scene since founding his independent label in 2011.
Savart
Champagne Savart is a small-scale, family-driven grower-producer based in Ecueil, Montagne de Reims, crafting primarily Pinot Noir-focused champagnes from approximately 4 hectares of Premier Cru vineyards with distinctive chalky soils. Frédéric Savart combines sustainable vineyard practices with a flexible winemaking approach that includes small oak and stainless steel fermentation, extended lees aging, and moderate dosage levels to create terroir-expressive wines that authentically reflect each site's unique character.
Saxum
Saxum Vineyards is a boutique winery in Paso Robles, California, known for its powerful, high-quality Rhône-style blends made primarily from Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvèdre grapes. Established in 2002, the winery has quickly gained a reputation for its intense, terroir-driven wines.
Scarecrow
Scarecrow is a Cult Napa Valley winery celebrated for its exceptional, limited-production Cabernet Sauvignon wines. These wines are crafted from grapes grown on old vines that date back to 1945, contributing to the depth and complexity of the wine. The winery's name, Scarecrow, is a tribute to the vineyard's former owner, J.J. Cohn, a renowned film producer who was involved in the making of "The Wizard of Oz".
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.
Schieferkopf
Schieferkopf is Michel Chapoutier's Alsatian venture based in Bernardvillé, focusing on Riesling and traditional varieties grown in the region's distinctive schist soils across select vineyard sites. The estate applies Chapoutier's established biodynamic principles with minimal intervention winemaking, bringing fresh perspective to Alsatian winemaking through a thoughtful fusion of tradition and the Rhône producer's expertise.
Schlossgut Diel
Schlossgut Diel is a family-owned estate in the Nahe region's Burg Layen village, cultivating 22 hectares across three VDP.Grosse Lage vineyards where Riesling thrives in varied slate-based soils on steep south-facing slopes. Under Caroline Diel's leadership since 2006, the estate combines sustainable viticulture with traditional wooden cask aging and modern fermentation techniques, maintaining a structured portfolio that authentically expresses their historic terroir through both dry and noble sweet expressions.
Schrader
Schrader Cellars, a Cult winery located in Napa Valley, California, is known for producing single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon wines. Founded in 1998 by Fred Schrader, Schrader epitomizes the fusion of artisanal attention to detail and the distinct terroir of Napa Valley.
Screaming Eagle
Screaming Eagle is one of the most Iconic wine producers in the world. Officially founded in 1992, this cult winery is renowned primarily for its limited-production Cabernet Sauvignon, crafted in the Napa Valley, Oakville AVA. Known for its exclusivity and exceptional quality, Screaming Eagle's wines consistently command high prices and intense collector interest, making it a standout among Napa's elite wineries.
Secret des Grands Chefs, Le
Le Secret des Grands Chefs is likely a négociant label producing wines that aim to reflect the winemaking expertise and culinary heritage of France's great chefs.
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.
Senejac, Chateau
Château Sénéjac is a historic 39-hectare Haut-Médoc estate near Le Pian-Médoc, producing approximately 150,000 bottles annually from classic Bordeaux varieties grown on gravelly soils that favor their Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated blend. Their winemaking balances tradition with careful modernization, employing plot-specific harvesting, temperature-controlled fermentation, and measured oak aging that consistently delivers wines expressing the appellation's distinctive character and quality.
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.
Serafin Pere et Fils
Domaine Serafin Pere et Fils is a small family-owned Burgundian estate in Gevrey-Chambertin with 5.5 hectares of old-vine Pinot Noir plantings across prestigious terroirs, including parcels in Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru and several Premier Crus. Their traditional winemaking approach features late harvesting for optimal ripeness, indigenous yeast fermentations, extended macerations, and patient oak aging—techniques maintained through three generations while respecting the classic Burgundian expression of their limestone-clay soils.
Seraphine, Chateau
Château Séraphine is a boutique 2.2-hectare Pomerol estate established in 2016 by Martin Krajewski and operated as a father-daughter venture, producing a single Merlot-dominant wine from clay and gravel soils. The estate combines traditional Bordeaux methods with modern precision in its newly renovated facilities, where meticulous vineyard work and careful winemaking have quickly established its reputation despite its youth.
Serena, La
La Serena, a Brunello di Montalcino producer, crafts Sangiovese wines that are recognized for their depth, power, and ability to showcase the nuances of Montalcino's varied terroir.
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.
Servin, Domaine
Domaine Servin, a seven-generation family estate dating to 1654, cultivates 35 hectares across all Chablis appellations on Kimmeridgian limestone soils, producing exclusively Chardonnay wines from vineyards that include four Grand Cru and several Premier Cru sites. Their winemaking balances tradition with selective modernization, using stainless steel for entry-level wines while employing judicious oak aging for Premier and Grand Crus to build complexity while maintaining the bright acidity and pronounced minerality characteristic of classic Chablis.
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.
Seven Apart
Seven Apart is a boutique Napa Valley producer established in 2018, crafting limited-production Cabernet Sauvignon from their high-elevation Stags Ridge Vineyard on Atlas Peak, where volcanic soils and significant diurnal shifts create ideal growing conditions. Under winemaker Andy Erickson's guidance, the young winery has quickly gained recognition for its meticulous vineyard-to-bottle approach and mountain-influenced wines that showcase the concentrated flavors and structural intensity characteristic of their distinctive terroir.
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.
Sierra Cantabria
Bodegas Sierra Cantabria is a respected winery located in the Rioja region of Spain. The estate is known for producing high-quality Tempranillo-based red wines.
Sigalas Rabaud, Chateau
Château Sigalas-Rabaud is a Premier Cru Classé Sauternes estate spanning 14 hectares at the appellation's highest elevation point in Fargues, where the de Lambert family has produced sweet wines from Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc on gravelly limestone soils since 1863. The estate, led by Laure de Lambert Compeyrot, maintains traditional Sauternes methods with careful selection of botrytized grapes and 18-24 month barrel aging in French oak.
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.
Simon Bize
Domaine Simon Bize et Fils is a 22-hectare family estate in Burgundy's Savigny-lès-Beaune, producing primarily Pinot Noir (80%) and Chardonnay (20%) from clay-limestone soils, with many vines exceeding 60 years of age. Their winemaking follows traditional Burgundian methods—hand-harvesting, partial destemming, native yeast fermentation in open-top wooden vats, and extended barrel aging with minimal intervention—preserving the distinct mineral signatures of each vineyard site.
Sine Qua Non
Sine Qua Non is a Cult winery located on California's Central Coast, known for its highly exclusive, limited-production wines primarily inspired by Rhône varietals. Founded by Austrian-born Manfred Krankl in 1994, the winery has gained an almost cult-like following.
Siran, Chateau
Château Siran, a Margaux estate with a history that spans several centuries, offers elegant and aromatic Bordeaux wines that reflect the appellation's esteemed terroir.
Siret
Siret, likely a smaller and less well-known producer, would be expected to create wines that are true to their local identity, perhaps with a focus on traditional methods and varietals.
Siro Pacenti
Siro Pacenti is a 22-hectare family estate in Brunello di Montalcino operated by Giancarlo Pacenti, producing exclusively Sangiovese wines from strategically positioned vineyards spanning both northern and southern Montalcino with diverse elevations and soil compositions. The winery combines traditional Montalcino methods with modern precision through rigorous selection practices, extended maceration periods, and a thoughtful aging program that blends Slavonian and French oak, resulting in wines that authentically express their terroir while achieving remarkable aging potential.
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.
Sociando-Mallet, Chateau
Château Sociando-Mallet is an unclassified 83-hectare Haut-Médoc estate near Saint-Seurin-de-Cadourne, producing structured Bordeaux blends from Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc grown on elevated gravel soils overlooking the Gironde estuary. The family-owned property combines traditional methods with sustainable viticulture, maintaining complete independence from classification systems while consistently crafting age-worthy wines that rival many officially classified growths.
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.
Solomon Hills
Solomon Hills Vineyards, owned by the fifth-generation Miller family, operates the westernmost vineyard in Santa Maria Valley AVA, where their sandy soils and maritime climate produce mineral-driven Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from cool-climate conditions. Their winemaking approach emphasizes site-expression through techniques like selective whole-cluster fermentation and French oak aging, establishing standards for western Santa Maria Valley viticulture that showcase the relationship between coastal influence and authentic regional character.
Soter
Soter Vineyards is a family-owned, 10,000-case producer in Oregon's Yamhill-Carlton District, focusing primarily on Pinot Noir grown on the 32-acre Mineral Springs Ranch estate vineyard with marine sedimentary soils at 300-500 feet elevation. Their winemaking combines Tony Soter's Napa Valley experience with Oregon's cool-climate potential through native yeast fermentations and moderate oak influence, while maintaining Demeter Biodynamic certification since 2012 with 160 acres preserved as native habitat.
Soula, Le
Le Soula is a collaborative winery established in 2001 that farms 53 hectares of high-elevation vineyards (500-600m) in Roussillon's Fenouillèdes region, producing terroir-driven wines from old-vine Carignan, Syrah, Grenache, and numerous white varieties grown on granite, schist, and limestone soils. Their patient, minimal-intervention approach includes organic certification, natural fermentations, and extended aging periods determined by vintage character rather than formula, revitalizing forgotten mountain vineyards that capture the freshness and minerality of their unique Pyrenean microclimate.
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.
Sportoletti
Sportoletti is a family-owned 20-hectare estate in Umbria's Assisi DOC, producing both indigenous and international varietal wines from southeastern-exposed vineyards on Mount Subasio's slopes, where calcareous clay soils and significant diurnal temperature variations define their terroir. Their winemaking philosophy balances traditional Umbrian methods with modern techniques, including hand harvesting, double grape selection, and judicious oak aging, establishing them as a reference point for the distinctive character of Assisi's wines.
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.
St Jean, Chateau
Clos St Jean is a notable winery in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France. Founded in 1900, the winery has a long history of producing high-quality Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre blends that reflect the region's terroir.
St Urbans Hof
St. Urbans-Hof is a third-generation family estate in Germany's Mosel region, managing 40 hectares across the Mosel and Saar valleys, with a focus on Riesling grown in steep, slate-rich vineyards including several VDP.Grosse Lage sites. Their winemaking balances tradition with quality through sustainable viticulture, selective hand harvesting, and fermentation in both oak fuders and stainless steel, with some production from ungrafted vines up to 80 years old.
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.
Staglin
Staglin Family Vineyard is a family-owned cult producer operating on a historic 61-acre estate in Rutherford Bench, focusing primarily on Cabernet Sauvignon grown in the region's volcanic, sandy-loamy soils. The winery combines minimal-intervention techniques with certified organic farming practices, producing limited quantities of highly sought-after wines from vineyards with over 150 years of viticultural history.
Standish Wine Company, The
The Standish Wine Company is a boutique Barossa Valley producer founded in 1999 by Dan Standish, crafting extremely limited single-vineyard Shiraz from old, dry-grown vines across Greenock, Hutton Vale, and Eden Valley sub-regions. Embracing minimal intervention techniques including open-top fermentation, indigenous yeasts, and whole bunch inclusion, Standish's annual production remains under 2,000 cases, creating highly sought-after wines that authentically express their distinctive terroirs.
Stella di Campalto (Podere S.Giuseppe)
Stella di Campalto is a small family-owned estate in southeastern Montalcino producing approximately 10,000 bottles annually of Sangiovese-based wines from 5.5 hectares of vineyards spread across six distinct parcels at 250-270 meters elevation. The estate's biodynamic approach, spontaneous fermentations, extended macerations, and aging far beyond appellation requirements in large Slavonian oak casks have established Stella's unfiltered, terroir-driven wines as sought-after collector items despite her lack of formal winemaking background.
Stephane Magnien
Domaine Stephane Magnien is a fourth-generation family estate in Morey-Saint-Denis with 4.5 hectares across the Côte de Nuits, focusing on Pinot Noir from limestone-rich soils with many vines exceeding 50 years of age. Stephane maintains traditional Burgundian practices including hand harvesting, open-top fermentation vessels, and judicious oak aging that allows each vineyard's distinctive personality to emerge in his small-production wines.
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.
Stolpman Vineyards
Stolpman Vineyards is a second-generation family estate in Santa Ynez Valley's Ballard Canyon AVA, farming 170 acres of predominantly Rhône varieties on rare limestone-rich soils with a focus on Syrah and Roussanne. Their distinctive approach combines dry farming and minimal-intervention winemaking with innovative programs like La Cuadrilla, which grants vineyard workers ownership stakes, while their experimental So Fresh and Combe projects showcase their evolution from regional pioneer to boundary-pushing innovator.
Stonestreet
Stonestreet Estate Vineyards, established in 1989 and now part of Jackson Family Wines, farms 900 acres of vineyards across the western ridge of the Mayacamas Mountains in Alexander Valley, producing Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc from dramatic mountain terrain with elevations ranging from 400 to 2,400 feet. Winemaker Lisa Valtenbergs employs minimalist techniques including hand harvesting, small-lot fermentations, and French oak aging to express the estate's 200 distinct vineyard blocks, maintaining a steadfast commitment to site expression rather than following trends.
Suduiraut, Chateau
Premier Cru Classé Château Suduiraut operates 92 hectares of vineyards in Sauternes, producing sweet wines from predominantly Sémillon vines under AXA Millésimes ownership since 1992. The estate maintains its historic 1855 Classification status through traditional winemaking methods, with meticulous selection of botrytized grapes across multiple harvest passes.
Sugrue
Sugrue is a rising star in English sparkling wine, producing small-batch wines that are gaining recognition for their quality and unique expression of the South Downs terroir.
Sylvain Cathiard, Domaine
Sylvain Cathiard is a Burgundy domaine in Vosne-Romanée, gaining prominence for its exquisite Pinot Noir, which showcases the depth and elegance of the region's terroir with a modern and meticulous approach to winemaking.
Sylvain Loichet
Domaine Sylvain Loichet is a family-owned Burgundy estate based in Chorey-lès-Beaune, producing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from diverse limestone and clay terroirs across both the Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits. Since founding the domaine in his early twenties around 2004, Sylvain has transformed his family's grape-selling operation into a respected producer combining traditional methods with sustainable viticulture and minimal-intervention winemaking that showcases site-specific expression.
Sylvain Pataille, Domaine
Domaine Sylvain Pataille is an independently owned 15-18 hectare estate in Marsannay focusing on Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and notably Aligoté from limestone-clay soils across distinguished lieu-dits including Clos du Roy and Les Longeroies. Pataille, a trained oenologist who personally oversees all aspects of production, combines technical precision with organic and biodynamic farming practices, native yeast fermentations, and thoughtful oak aging to express his terroirs with minimal intervention.
Sylvie Esmonin
Domaine Sylvie Esmonin is a small 5-hectare Burgundian estate in Gevrey-Chambertin, specializing in Pinot Noir from limestone-rich soils, including their exceptional Premier Cru Clos Saint-Jacques parcel with vines exceeding 60 years of age. Sylvie, a former enology professor who transformed her family's grape-selling operation into a quality-focused estate in the 1990s, combines traditional Burgundian methods with technical precision, employing native yeast fermentations and measured oak aging to preserve authentic terroir expression.
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.