Abreu
Abreu Vineyards is a Cult winery located in Napa Valley, California, founded by renowned viticulturist David Abreu in 1986. Abreu produces several highly acclaimed wines primarily from Cabernet Sauvignon but also includes other Bordeaux varieties such as Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Malbec.
BOND
BOND is a Cult winery located in Napa Valley, California. It was established in 1997 by Bill Harlan, who is also known for founding Harlan Estate. Unlike many wineries that focus on a single estate, BOND seeks to express the diversity of Napa Valley's terroirs by producing a portfolio of Gran Cru quality wines from meticulously chosen vineyard sites. Each of the vineyard sites corresponds to a specific Cabernet Sauvignon wine, showcasing the unique characteristics of that locale.
Biondi Santi
Biondi Santi is a Cult winery located in the Montalcino area of Tuscany, Italy. It is known for its pivotal role in the history of Italian winemaking; indeed, the estate is credited with creating the first modern Brunello di Montalcino. Founded by Ferruccio Biondi Santi in the late 19th century, the winery has been instrumental in developing the fame of this wine style. Biondi Santi continues to specialize in high-quality Sangiovese wines, celebrated for their exceptional balance of fruit, structure, and acidity. These wines are distinguished by their capacity for long aging, a hallmark of the Biondi Santi legacy.
Bizot
Domaine Bizot is a small, cult-status Burgundy producer located in Vosne-Romanée, Côte de Nuits, known for its minimal interventionist approach to winemaking. Founded by Jean-Yves Bizot, a former professor of oenology, the domaine spans just 3.5 hectares, producing highly sought-after Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in limited quantities.
Bryant
Bryant Family Vineyard, located in Napa Valley, California, is a Cult winery that specializes in world-class Cabernet Sauvignon. Located on Pritchard Hill, the vineyard benefits from a unique terroir that contributes to the distinctiveness of its wines. Known for its limited-production, Bryant Family Vineyard has indeed established a reputation for producing some of the most highly sought-after wines in the region, crafted with meticulous attention to quality and detail.
Cappellano
Cappellano is a Cult winery located in the Barolo region of Italy, renowned for its staunch commitment to traditional winemaking methods and a non-interventionist philosophy. Founded in the late 19th century by Giovanni Cappellano, the estate is still family-run, with Teobaldo Cappellano's innovative spirit driving its success until his death in 2009. Cappellano is also known for its secretive nature, notably declining to submit wines for ratings, which has cultivated a cult following among wine enthusiasts.
Clos Rougeard
Clos Rougeard is a Cult winery located in the Loire Valley, France. It is particularly renowned for its exceptional wines made from Cabernet Franc grapes within the Saumur-Champigny appellation. Known for its traditional approach to winemaking, Clos Rougeard produces wines that are highly sought after by connoisseurs worldwide, reflecting a deep commitment to quality and the unique terroir of the region. The winery has been influential in elevating the profile of Loire Valley red wines on the global stage.
Cloudburst
Cloudburst, a boutique winery in Western Australia, has quickly achieved Cult status for its highly exclusive Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon, noted for their organic practices and exceptional quality.
Coche-Dury
Domaine Coche-Dury is a Cult producer located in the Côte de Beaune region of Burgundy, France. It is especially renowned for producing some of the world's finest Chardonnay wines. Managed by the meticulous Jean-François Coche and his family, the estate's wines exhibit an unparalleled precision, depth, minerality, and complexity. Their flagship wines notably include those from Meursault, where Meursault Les Perrières stands out, and the prestigious Grand Cru Corton-Charlemagne, making them highly sought after by collectors and connoisseurs.
Colgin Cellars
Colgin Cellars, nestled in the heart of Napa Valley, California, was founded by Ann Colgin in 1992. This Cult winery specializes in producing premium, limited-production Cabernet Sauvignon blends that reflect the unique characteristics of their estate vineyards. Beyond Cabernet Sauvignon, Colgin is also known for crafting exceptional red wines, including Syrah and Bordeaux-style blends.
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.
Giacomo Conterno
Giacomo Conterno is one of the most respected wineries in the Piedmont region of Italy, attracting a cult following for its steadfast traditionalist production of Barolo wines made from Nebbiolo grapes. Founded in 1908 by Giovanni Conterno, the winery is characterized by its dedication to maintaining rigorous traditional methods in its wine production. Currently overseen by Roberto Conterno, the third generation, the winery continues its legacy through meticulous grape selection from esteemed vineyards such as Francia (also known as Cascina Francia), Cerretta, and Arione.
Hundred Acre
Founded by Jayson Woodbridge in 2000, Hundred Acre is a Cult winery located in Napa Valley, California. It specializes in producing ultra-premium, limited-production Cabernet Sauvignon wines from single-vineyard sources. Hundred Acre is renowned for its meticulous winemaking practices and the exceptional quality of its wines, which have garnered high ratings and a loyal following among wine enthusiasts. Each vineyard and block used by Hundred Acre is carefully selected for its unique microclimate and soil composition, ensuring distinctive, expressive wines.
Jean-Louis Chave
Domaine Jean-Louis Chave is a Cult winery located in the Northern Rhône Valley region of France, renowned for its exceptional Hermitage and Saint-Joseph wines. The estate primarily produces wines from the Syrah grape for its reds and uses blends of Marsanne and Roussanne for its whites. Established in 1481, the domaine has been passed down through the Chave family for generations and is currently under the stewardship of Jean-Louis Chave, representing the 16th generation.
Le Pin
Le Pin is a Cult winery located in the Pomerol region of Bordeaux, France. Known for its limited production of high-quality Merlot-based red wines, Le Pin's releases are collected for their opulence, depth, and elegance. The OG 'garagiste' (garage) wine whose vineyards are tended to like a garden, reflect the nuanced characteristics of the Pomerol terroir, making them some of the most sought-after and exclusive wines in the world.
Marcassin
Marcassin Vineyard is a Cult winery situated in Sonoma County, California. Founded by Helen Turley and John Wetlaufer in 1991, Marcassin is renowned for producing exceptionally high-quality Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines. The winery is notable for its meticulous vineyard management and limited production, often yielding fewer than 2,500 cases per year, which contributes to its exclusivity and highly sought-after releases.
Masseto
Masseto is a Cult 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.
Prieure Roch
Domaine Prieuré Roch is a Cult producer in the Côte de Nuits sub-region of Burgundy, France. Established in 1988 by Henry-Frédéric Roch, co-director of the iconic Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Prieuré Roch is dedicated to the production of high-quality Pinot Noir wines. The winery specializes in limited production wines, focusing on single-vineyard Pinot Noir that captures the unique characteristics of each plot.
Promontory
Promontory is a Cult Napa Valley winery, located west of the Oakville AVA in California. The winery was founded by Bill Harlan, who is also the founder of both Harlan Estate and Bond. Under the management of the Harlan family, the winery focuses on producing a singular wine mainly from Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine displays unique characteristics derived from the diverse, rugged California 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.
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".
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.
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.
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.
d'Auvenay
Domaine d'Auvenay, under the stewardship of the legendary Lalou Bize-Leroy, has attracted a cult-like following for its exceptionally rare and exquisite Burgundian wines. Located in the Burgundy region of France, the domaine produces both red and white wines, predominantly from small, meticulously managed vineyards. Each bottle reflects the pinnacle of artisanal winemaking, with an emphasis on organic practices and biodynamic principles. As a result, wines from Domaine d'Auvenay are highly sought after by collectors and connoisseurs around the world, celebrated for their depth, complexity, and longevity.