Argiolas, Cantine
Argiolas is synonymous with Sardinian winemaking, offering wines that convey the character of indigenous grapes such as Cannonau and Vermentino, with a family legacy dating back to the 1930s.
Badette, Chateau
Badette is a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru estate that has been gaining attention for its terroir-driven wines that highlight the distinctive qualities of Merlot and Cabernet Franc from their unique location in Bordeaux.
Barbaresco, Produttori del
Produttori del Barbaresco is a renowned cooperative winery in Piedmont, Italy, with a history dating back to 1958. It is celebrated for its collective approach to producing some of the most respected and traditional Barbaresco wines.
Beaumont, Chateau
Château Beaumont operates 113 hectares of vineyards on Günzian gravel soils in Haut-Médoc between Margaux and Saint-Julien, producing structured Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant Bordeaux blends that reflect their strategic terroir position. Their plot-by-plot vineyard management approach and measured oak aging protocol (12-14 months with 30% new barrels) consistently deliver wines that balance power with elegance, earning them Cru Bourgeois Supérieur classification in 2020.
Bel Air, Chateau
Château Bel Air encompasses multiple independent estates across Bordeaux's diverse appellations including Lussac-Saint-Émilion, Pomerol, Lalande-de-Pomerol, and Blaye, each producing traditional Bordeaux varieties on well-ventilated rises prized in regional viticulture. These properties collectively showcase their respective appellations' distinctive terroir characteristics through varied winemaking approaches, offering authentic expressions that contribute to Bordeaux's reputation for exceptional diversity within its classical framework.
Bellevue, Chateau
Château Bellevue is a 6.2-hectare Grand Cru Classé estate in Saint-Émilion, producing Merlot-dominant wines complemented by Cabernet Franc on the region's prized limestone plateau with clay soils that provide excellent drainage and exposure. Under the ownership of Hubert de Boüard de Laforest and Jean-Bernard Grenié since 2007, the estate combines traditional Saint-Émilion winemaking with modern precision through rigorous selective harvesting and careful oak maturation that preserves the distinctive character of its terroir.
Belondrade Y Lurton
Belondrade y Lurton is a family-owned winery in Spain's Rueda appellation, cultivating 30 hectares of high-altitude Verdejo vineyards in La Seca's sandy, limestone-rich soils to produce approximately 100,000 bottles annually. Their pioneering barrel fermentation and extended lees aging techniques have redefined Rueda Verdejo winemaking, establishing new quality benchmarks for the region while showcasing the grape's aging potential and mineral character.
Bernard Defaix
Domaine Bernard Defaix is a three-generation family estate in Chablis spanning 27 hectares, including four premier cru sites with Kimmeridgian limestone soils, producing primarily Chardonnay-based wines that express the region's characteristic minerality. Their commitment to organic viticulture since 2009 combines with a balanced approach to winemaking—utilizing indigenous yeasts, extended lees aging, and selective oak treatment—to create terroir-transparent wines that exemplify the pure, classic character of Chablis.
Beyerskloof
Family-owned Beyerskloof, established in 1988 by Beyers Truter in Stellenbosch, spans 180 hectares across two properties with diverse granite and shale soils, focusing primarily on Pinotage which comprises 60% of their plantings. Under the leadership transition from Beyers to his son Anri, the estate balances traditional and innovative winemaking techniques while maintaining its status as a Pinotage pioneer whose quality-tiered portfolio has helped define standards for South Africa's signature grape variety.
Bila-Haut (M. Chapoutier), Domaine de
Domaine de Bila-Haut by M. Chapoutier, in the Roussillon, is recognized for its approachable yet structured wines, particularly those from the Grenache, Syrah, and Carignan varieties.
Boekenhoutskloof
Boekenhoutskloof, a boutique South African producer in Franschhoek Valley, crafts terroir-driven wines from strategic vineyard holdings across the Western Cape, specializing in Syrah from Swartland's shale soils, Cabernet Sauvignon from Stellenbosch, and Semillon from historic vines dating to 1902. Under cellarmaster Marc Kent's leadership since 1994, the winery employs minimal intervention techniques including whole-bunch fermentation, native yeasts, and gravity-flow processing to preserve vineyard character, while their Syrah-dominant Chocolate Block blend has become a signature ambassador for South African fine wine.
Brusquieres
Domaine des Brusquieres is a family-owned 8-hectare estate in Châteauneuf-du-Pape producing traditional Southern Rhône blends from Grenache-dominant vineyards planted in the region's characteristic galets roulés over clay and limestone soils. Under Claude Courtois's leadership, the estate maintains time-honored practices including hand harvesting, concrete tank fermentation, and aging in large oak foudres, preserving the authentic regional character that makes their wines representative benchmarks of classic Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Cabanne, Chateau La
Château La Cabanne is a traditional family-owned Pomerol estate of approximately 10 hectares, operated by the Estager family on the appellation's central plateau, where they produce a single Merlot-dominant wine from clay-gravel soils enriched with iron deposits. Their winemaking balances hand-harvesting and careful sorting with moderate oak aging (one-third new barrels), embodying authentic Pomerol character through a measured approach that prioritizes terroir expression over international recognition.
Caillou, le Clos du
Le Clos du Caillou crafts Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines that are rich and expressive, showcasing the diversity of their terroirs with a natural approach to viticulture.
Cantenac, Clos
Clos Cantenac is a boutique Saint-Émilion Grand Cru estate known for its six hectares of exceptional south-facing vineyards on deep gravels, sand, and clay over limestone. With a commitment to traditional practices and sustainable viticulture, the estate produces elegant, terroir-driven wines that reflect both the rich heritage of the region and the passion of its dedicated team.
Carraia
La Carraia is a collaborative Umbrian winery established in the 1980s by the Giardoni family and enologist Riccardo Cotarella, producing Orvieto DOC and Lago di Corbara DOC wines from vineyards benefiting from Lake Corbara's moderating microclimate. Their methodical approach balances indigenous varieties like Grechetto and Sangiovese with international grapes, employing technical precision throughout production to create wines that authentically express Umbrian terroir while setting quality standards for the region.
Castro Ventosa
Castro Ventosa is a family-owned winery in Bierzo's Valtuille de Abajo village that specializes in Mencía wines from old vines grown in the region's characteristic slate and clay soils. Their minimal-intervention winemaking philosophy combines traditional methods with selective modern techniques, producing site-specific expressions that have helped define Bierzo's distinctive regional style and elevated its standing in Spain's wine landscape.
Cave de Tain, Cave de
Cave de Tain is the Northern Rhône Valley's leading cooperative, managing 1,000 hectares across five appellations with a focus on Syrah for reds and Marsanne-Roussanne for whites grown on diverse granite and limestone terroirs from Hermitage to Saint-Péray. Their plot-by-plot vinification approach and sustainable practices, formalized through HVE certification, establish them as a regional benchmark that successfully balances commercial scale with authentic terroir expression across multiple price points.
Charles Audoin, Domaine
Domaine Charles Audoin is a family-owned estate in Marsannay-la-Côte at the northern edge of Côte de Nuits, farming 14 hectares of predominantly 45-year-old Pinot Noir vines across limestone-clay soils in key climats like Les Longeroies and Clos du Roy. Under Cyril Audoin's direction, the domaine combines organic farming with traditional Burgundian winemaking techniques to produce site-specific wines that have helped establish qualitative benchmarks for Marsannay and strengthen the case for premier cru recognition in the appellation.
Comte Lafon, Les Heritiers du
Les Heritiers du Comte Lafon is Dominique Lafon's 14-hectare Mâconnais estate producing terroir-specific Chardonnay wines from five villages with diverse clay-limestone soils at 200-300 meters elevation. Their certified organic and biodynamic approach, combined with minimal intervention winemaking and precise vineyard management, has fundamentally elevated the reputation of Mâconnais wines and established new quality standards for the region.
Cristom
Cristom Vineyards is a family-owned winery in Oregon's Eola-Amity Hills producing 17,000 cases annually, primarily focused on estate Pinot Noir from 58.4 acres of volcanic and marine sedimentary soils that benefit from Pacific breezes through the Van Duzer Corridor. Their winemaking philosophy embraces traditional Burgundian methods including significant whole-cluster fermentation, native yeast fermentations, and manual punch-downs, with longtime winemaker Steve Doerner maintaining consistent quality since the winery's 1992 founding.
Cruzelles, Chateau Les
Château Les Cruzelles is a 5.5-hectare Lalande-de-Pomerol estate run by the Durantou family, producing Merlot-dominant Bordeaux from clay and gravel soils that share similarities with neighboring Pomerol. The estate applies the same exacting standards used at their Pomerol property L'Église-Clinet, yielding wines that demonstrate how exceptional terroir and precise winemaking can elevate an appellation's reputation.
Destieux, Chateau
Chateau Destieux is a Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé estate on Bordeaux's right bank, owned by Christian Dauriac and focused on traditional Merlot-dominant Bordeaux blends grown in the region's distinctive soil composition and favorable microclimate. The property combines traditional Bordeaux winemaking with modern techniques, particularly in their careful barrel aging practices, while maintaining the rigorous standards required by Saint-Emilion's classification system.
Dog Point Vineyard
Dog Point Vineyard is a family-owned boutique winery in Marlborough's Wairau Valley, established in 2004 by Cloudy Bay veterans, cultivating 100 hectares of mature vines on free-draining soils to produce primarily Sauvignon Blanc alongside Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Their commitment to organic farming, hand harvesting, indigenous yeast fermentation, and distinctive barrel-aged Section 94 Sauvignon Blanc has elevated Marlborough's reputation beyond commercial production while demonstrating the region's capacity for nuance and aging potential.
Duc de Magenta (Louis Jadot), Domaine du
Domaine du Duc de Magenta operates as a unique partnership where Louis Jadot manages the aristocratic family's 9.4-hectare holdings in Chassagne-Montrachet, focusing primarily on Chardonnay from limestone-clay soils at 230-270 meters elevation with eastern exposures. The wines undergo traditional barrel fermentation with indigenous yeasts and measured oak aging (25-30% new for Premier Crus), preserving the mineral intensity and elegant structure that characterize this southern Côte de Beaune terroir.
Dupre, Domaine
Domaine Dupre, based in Burgundy, is renowned for its expressive Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines. Emphasizing organic farming and a blend of traditional and contemporary techniques, the wines from Dupre are a genuine reflection of Burgundy's multifaceted terroir, characterized by their aromatic depth and finesse.
Escarpment
Escarpment Vineyard, a medium-sized producer established in 1998 by Larry McKenna in Martinborough, specializes in Pinot Noir grown on the region's distinctive terrace with free-draining alluvial gravel soils that benefit from hot, dry summers and cool nights. Their Burgundian-inspired approach features indigenous yeast fermentation and single-vineyard bottlings that have helped establish Martinborough's reputation for world-class Pinot Noir while demonstrating sophisticated site expression that has elevated New Zealand wines on the global stage.
Eyrie Vineyards, The
The Eyrie Vineyards, Oregon's pioneering family-owned estate established in 1965, produces approximately 10,000 cases annually from 60 acres across the Dundee Hills and Eola-Amity Hills AVAs, focusing primarily on Pinot Noir grown in iron-rich Jory soils at elevations of 260-800 feet. Their minimal-intervention approach features sustainable farming practices, native yeast fermentations, conservative oak treatment, and a dedication to lower-alcohol wines with vibrant acidity—a philosophy that earned international recognition when their 1975 South Block Pinot Noir placed second against established Burgundian producers in a 1980 Paris tasting.
Falesco
Famiglia Cotarella, formerly Falesco, is a 170-hectare family estate spanning Umbria and Lazio that produces both international varieties like Merlot (Montiano) and indigenous grapes across volcanic and clay-loam soils at 250-450 meters elevation. Their gravity-flow winery combines technical precision with traditional respect, establishing standards that have elevated central Italian winemaking while the founding brothers' expertise continues to influence the region through both production excellence and educational initiatives.
Fontaine Audon
Fontaine Audon is a single-vineyard Sancerre property owned by Domaine Langlois-Chateau (under Bollinger's stewardship since 1973), producing exclusively Sauvignon Blanc from its distinctive limestone and silex soils in the eastern Loire Valley. The estate employs minimal intervention winemaking with temperature-controlled fermentation and lees aging to showcase the vineyard's pronounced mineral character, establishing it as a reference point for terroir-driven Sancerre that exemplifies the appellation's classic structure and elegance.
Fontenil, Chateau
Château Fontenil is the personal 9-hectare Fronsac estate of influential wine consultant Michel Rolland and his wife Dany, producing approximately 30,000 bottles annually from predominantly Merlot vineyards planted on south-facing clay-limestone slopes. The wines undergo Rolland's signature techniques including extended maceration and micro-oxygenation, elevating Fronsac's profile through expressions that showcase both the appellation's distinctive terroir and the structured, concentrated style that defines his global consulting approach.
Fuisse, Chateau
Château Fuissé is a fifth-generation family estate spanning 40 hectares across the four villages of Pouilly-Fuissé in southern Burgundy, focusing exclusively on Chardonnay from limestone-clay soils at 250-300 meters elevation. The Vincent family combines traditional methods with technical precision through plot-by-plot vinification and careful oak integration, having helped establish the region's Premier Cru classification while producing terroir-expressive wines that have elevated standards throughout the Mâconnais.
Georg Mosbacher
Georg Mosbacher from Germany's Pfalz region creates Riesling that reflects the varietal's balance between ripe fruitiness and refreshing acidity, with a modern touch.
Gitton
Gitton Père & Fils in the Loire Valley produces a range of Sauvignon Blancs, particularly from Sancerre, that showcase the varietal's zesty acidity and minerality.
Glaetzer
Glaetzer Wines in Barossa Valley showcases the region's prowess with Shiraz, creating bold and opulent wines that still retain a sense of place.
Grand-Pontet, Chateau
Château Grand-Pontet is a 14-hectare Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé estate on the limestone plateau, owned by the Bécot family since 2021, producing Merlot-dominant wines complemented by Cabernet Franc from limestone-clay soils. Their winemaking combines gentle extraction with traditional oak maturation to express the distinctive mineral precision and depth characteristic of plateau Saint-Émilion terroir.
Grant Burge
Grant Burge, based in Australia's Barossa Valley, is a testament to the region's storied winemaking tradition. Established in the late 20th century, their Shiraz and other varietals are renowned for their bold flavors and longevity.
Grave, Chateau La
Château La Grave à Pomerol is an 8.5-hectare estate on the western Pomerol plateau producing Merlot-dominant wines from diverse soils featuring both gravelly terrain and clay-influenced sections. The property maintains traditional winemaking methods with hand harvesting, concrete and stainless steel fermentation, and 18-month French oak aging, consistently delivering wines that authentically express the appellation's distinctive combination of structure and elegance.
Guyon, Domaine
Domaine Guyon is a family-owned Burgundian estate in Vosne-Romanée with 15 hectares of vineyards across the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune, producing primarily Pinot Noir wines from limestone and clay soils with significant old-vine parcels. The brothers Jean-Pierre and Michel maintain traditional methods including low yields, hand harvesting, and partial whole-cluster fermentation, creating wines that faithfully express their terroir through minimal intervention and site-specific oak aging.
Hamilton Russell
Hamilton Russell Vineyards, founded in 1975 in South Africa's Walker Bay, is a 52-hectare estate specializing in Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from 21 hectares of south-facing vineyards in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. The estate employs high-density planting and traditional methods including open-top fermentation for Pinot Noir and barrel fermentation for Chardonnay, with aging in French oak.
Haut-Chaigneau, Chateau
Chateau Haut-Chaigneau is a family-owned Lalande de Pomerol estate managed by Pascal Chatonnet, producing Merlot-dominant Bordeaux blends from vineyards situated near the Barbanne stream that creates distinctive soil conditions. The estate combines traditional Bordeaux winemaking with modern techniques under Chatonnet's oenological expertise, consistently delivering wines that serve as a reliable reference point for the appellation's character.
Inama
Situated in the Veneto region, Inama is renowned for its Soave and red wines, particularly those from the Carmenère grape. Established in the 1960s, Inama employs organic farming and careful winemaking to ensure wines that reflect the mineral-rich soils of Veneto. Celebrated for their aromatic depth and balance, the wines are a true representation of Veneto's diverse terroir.
Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard
Domaine Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard is a family-operated estate in Chassagne-Montrachet with 8.5 hectares producing primarily white wines from limestone-rich soils, including premier cru sites like Morgeot and Caillerets, plus a small parcel in grand cru Bâtard-Montrachet. Their non-interventionist approach balances traditional methods with practical adaptations, creating wines that serve as reference points for the appellation's characteristic balance of richness and minerality.
Jim Barry
Jim Barry Wines is a third-generation family-owned producer operating 320 hectares across Clare Valley's slate-rich soils and 35 hectares in Coonawarra, specializing in Shiraz, Riesling, and Cabernet Sauvignon from distinguished sites including the high-elevation Armagh and historic Florita vineyards. Their traditional approach combines open-vessel fermentation for reds and temperature-controlled stainless steel for Rieslings, while maintaining a sixty-year commitment to minimal intervention winemaking that expresses Clare Valley's distinctive terroir.
Kanonkop
Kanonkop Estate is a fourth-generation family-owned producer in Stellenbosch, South Africa, cultivating 100 hectares of predominantly Pinotage and Bordeaux varieties on decomposed granite soils with red clay at 200-400 meters elevation. Their traditional approach includes hand-harvesting, fermentation in open-top concrete kuipe, extensive oak aging, and sustainable dry-farming practices that have established them as definitive standard-bearers of South African fine wine, particularly through their old-vine Pinotage and Paul Sauer Bordeaux blend.
Kumeu River
Kumeu River, one of New Zealand's premier Chardonnay producers, is recognized for wines that challenge the quality and complexity of Burgundy, with a focus on vineyard-driven character.
L'Eglise, Clos
Clos L'Eglise, with two estates bearing this name, one in Pomerol and another in Côtes de Castillon, both produce exceptional Merlot-based wines that are rich, velvety, and reflective of their respective terroirs.
Labranche Laffont
Labranche Laffont is a 20-hectare Madiran estate where Christine Dupuy crafts Tannat-dominant wines from mature vineyards planted on clay-limestone slopes, having taken over the family property at just 19 years old in 1993. Her winemaking balances tradition with innovative techniques like micro-oxygenation to tame Tannat's powerful tannins, helping transform Madiran's reputation from exclusively robust, age-worthy wines to include more approachable expressions while maintaining authentic regional character.
Lagrezette
Château Lagrézette, a historic 12th-century estate with 90 hectares of vineyards across the Lot River valley in Cahors, produces primarily Malbec-based wines from its diverse terroirs of gravelly clay, clay-limestone, and pure limestone plateaus. Under Alain-Dominique Perrin's ownership since 1980, the estate combines traditional methods with modern techniques guided by consultant Michel Rolland, elevating both Lagrézette and the global reputation of Cahors Malbec through its tiered portfolio ranging from classic expressions to the prestigious single-vineyard Le Pigeonnier.
Lamborghini
Lamborghini (La Fiorita), founded by the iconic car manufacturer's family in Umbria, Italy, has been producing wines such as Sangiovese and blends that reflect the innovation and prestige of the brand since the late 20th century.
Larmande, Chateau
Château Larmande is a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé estate spanning 20 hectares across the appellation's limestone plateau and slopes, producing Merlot-dominant wines complemented by Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon from its diverse clay-limestone terroir. Under the Cuvelier family's ownership since 2017, the property maintains its historic classification through meticulous plot-by-plot harvesting and careful oak maturation, applying technical expertise developed at neighboring Clos Fourtet while preserving traditional Bordeaux methods.
Larose-Trintaudon, Chateau
Château Larose-Trintaudon operates 190 hectares of vineyards in the Haut-Médoc between Saint-Julien and Pauillac, producing primarily Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant wines from deep gravel soils with clay and limestone substrates. Their sustainable approach, evidenced by HVE certification, combines traditional methods with modern techniques, establishing the estate as a consistent quality standard-bearer within the Cru Bourgeois classification.
Luigi d'Alessandro (Manzano), Tenimenti
Luigi d'Alessandro (Manzano) is a leading estate in the Cortona area, crafting Syrah that showcases the potential of this grape in Tuscany's terroir.
Madeleine, Chateau La
Château La Madeleine is a traditional Pomerol producer crafting Merlot-dominant Bordeaux blends from clay and gravel soils in this compact right bank appellation. The estate employs classic Bordeaux winemaking techniques that emphasize terroir expression, creating wines that reliably showcase the plush texture and aromatic complexity characteristic of benchmark Pomerol.
Mailly
Mailly is a grower cooperative founded in 1929 that works exclusively with 70 hectares of Grand Cru vineyards in Mailly-Champagne on the northern slopes of Montagne de Reims, producing Pinot Noir-dominant Champagnes from chalky soils at 150-250 meters elevation. Their meticulous approach includes plot-by-plot vinification, an extensive reserve wine program, and extended aging periods of three to ten years, establishing them as a definitive expression of Grand Cru terroir in the Montagne de Reims.
Maldant Pauvelot, Domaine
Domaine Maldant Pauvelot is a family-owned Burgundian estate in Chorey-lès-Beaune with vineyard holdings across several Côte de Beaune appellations, producing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines from the region's characteristic limestone-clay soils. Their winemaking balances traditional methods with careful modern techniques, allowing each vineyard's distinct terroir to express itself authentically through minimal intervention and thoughtful barrel aging.
Meursault, Chateau de
Chateau de Meursault is a classic Burgundy estate with roots stretching back to the 11th century. It is celebrated for its rich and opulent Chardonnay, which captures the majestic history of the region.
Mitolo
Mitolo, a relatively new player from McLaren Vale, Australia, established at the turn of the 21st century, is recognized for its Shiraz, characterized by bold flavors and an innovative approach to winemaking.
Mommessin
Founded in 1865 and now part of the Boisset portfolio, Mommessin produces a diverse range of wines from both Burgundy and Beaujolais, sourcing Gamay from granite soils across all ten Beaujolais crus and Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from limestone-clay terroirs throughout Burgundy. Their winemaking balances traditional methods—including semi-carbonic maceration for their signature Le Saint-Romain Beaujolais Nouveau and classical barrel aging for their Burgundian wines—with modern techniques that maintain authentic regional expressions.
Morisfarms
Morisfarms, a seventh-generation family estate dating to 1662, cultivates 94 hectares of primarily Sangiovese vineyards across Massa Marittima, Monteregio, and Morellino di Scansano, where Mediterranean climate and diverse soils shape their Tuscan portfolio. Their winemaking balances traditional methods with modern precision, reflecting both their centuries-long agricultural heritage in Maremma and their role in the region's evolution from obscure farming area to dynamic wine territory.
Mount Pleasant (McWilliams)
Mount Pleasant is a historic Hunter Valley estate established in 1921, producing benchmark Shiraz and Semillon wines from some of Australia's oldest vineyards planted in red and brown clay loams over limestone. The winery combines traditional methods like open concrete fermentation for Shiraz with modern techniques, while maintaining Maurice O'Shea's pioneering vision through meticulous vineyard management that treats old vines as living artifacts of Australian wine history.
Myrat, Chateau de
Château de Myrat is a historic Second Growth estate in Barsac operated by the Pontac-Dessalle family, producing sweet wines from Sémillon-dominant vineyards planted on distinctive limestone-clay soils that contribute freshness and minerality. Their traditional approach includes multiple selective harvests of botrytized grapes and careful barrel aging, yielding wines that exemplify the classic balance between honeyed richness and mineral precision that distinguishes Barsac from neighboring Sauternes.
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.
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.
Pajzos
Pajzos is a 70-hectare Tokaj estate established in 1991 following communism's fall, producing traditional Hungarian wines from Furmint-dominated vineyards on the volcanic southern slopes of Tokaj-Hegyalja. Their production balances traditional methods for sweet Aszú wines, including labor-intensive hand-harvesting of botrytized berries and aging in Hungarian oak barrels, with modern temperature-controlled fermentation for their expanding portfolio of dry wines that showcase the region's mineral complexity.
Paringa Estate
Paringa Estate, founded in 1984 by former teacher Lindsay McCall, operates a family-run winery across multiple Mornington Peninsula vineyards featuring red volcanic soils, focusing primarily on Pinot Noir (70% of plantings) alongside Chardonnay and cool-climate Shiraz. Their meticulous approach emphasizes low yields, hand management, and site-specific winemaking techniques that prioritize terroir expression over stylistic consistency, establishing them as a reference point for understanding the distinctive maritime character of Mornington Peninsula wines.
Paul Cluver
Paul Cluver is a pioneer in South Africa's Elgin region, producing cool-climate wines such as Chardonnay and Pinot Noir that are fresh, complex, and expressive.
Pavelot, Domaine
Domaine Pavelot in Savigny-lès-Beaune is known for producing expressive and well-structured Burgundy wines that offer both early approachability and aging potential.
Pazo Senorans
Pazo Señorans is a family-owned winery operating from a 16th-century manor house in Val do Salnés (Rías Baixas), managing 22 hectares of Albariño vineyards planted in granite-based soils under the Atlantic-influenced climate. Their pioneering approach includes extended lees aging for their signature wines, with their founding role in establishing the Rías Baixas Denomination of Origin and groundbreaking work with age-worthy Albariño setting quality standards that have helped define the region.
Peter Lauer
Peter Lauer is a Riesling producer in Germany's Saar region, producing wines that are valued for their crisp acidity, minerality, and often a distinctive off-dry balance.
Pewsey Vale
Pewsey Vale is a historic Eden Valley estate established in 1847, operating 33 hectares of high-altitude vineyards (485-500m) where sandy loam soils over gravel and bedrock produce exclusively Riesling wines. Their minimal-intervention approach showcases the region's signature lime and floral aromatics through temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel, with their flagship wines including both current-release and extended-aged expressions that have defined the Eden Valley Riesling style for generations.
Pierre Guillemot, Domaine
Domaine Pierre Guillemot in Savigny-lès-Beaune, Burgundy, is recognized for wines that offer great value and traditional expressions of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Plaisance, Chateau de
Chateau de Plaisance is a biodynamic estate in Anjou's Rochefort-sur-Loire, focusing primarily on Chenin Blanc from schist-dominant soils in prestigious vineyard sites including Chaume and Quarts de Chaume. Under Vanessa Cherruau's leadership since 2019, the estate maintains its Demeter certification and minimal-intervention winemaking approach, establishing it as a quality benchmark for Loire Valley wines that authentically express the distinctive character of the Anjou appellation.
Produttori di Carema, Cantina
Cantina Produttori di Carema is a cooperative winery founded in 1960 that unites 80 growers tending 16 hectares of steep, terraced vineyards in northern Piedmont, producing alpine Nebbiolo wines from high-elevation granite slopes with mineral-rich morainic soils. Their preservation of the traditional topie pergola training system and commitment to aging in large Slavonian oak casks rather than small barriques maintains the delicate, floral character that distinguishes Carema's mountain-grown Nebbiolo from its more powerful Piedmontese counterparts.
Rochebelle, Chateau
Chateau Rochebelle is a small family-owned Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé estate spanning just 3 hectares on the limestone plateau, where the Fanier family produces Merlot-dominant wines from mineral-rich, limestone-clay soils. Their traditional approach combines hand-harvesting and temperature-controlled fermentation with French oak aging, resulting in wines that authentically express the classic character and elegant structure that define this historic Bordeaux appellation.
Rotllan Torra
Rotllan Torra, based in the Priorat region of Spain, is renowned for crafting intense and complex wines that capture the essence of its rugged terroir. Known for their Grenache, Carignan, and Syrah blends, this winery leverages the unique slate soils and old vines of the area to produce wines with powerful character and depth. Since its establishment, Rotllan Torra has been committed to showcasing the distinctive flavors and qualities of Priorat, making it a notable producer of some of the region's most compelling wines.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tablas Creek
Tablas Creek Vineyard is a 120-acre Paso Robles estate founded in 1989 by the Perrin family of Château de Beaucastel and importer Robert Haas, producing 25,000 cases annually of Rhône-style wines from limestone-rich soils at 1,400-1,800 feet elevation. The estate practices biodynamic and organic viticulture, employs traditional winemaking methods with native yeasts and French foudres, and has transformed American wine through their nursery program that introduced authentic Rhône genetics to over 600 wineries nationwide.
Te Mata
Te Mata Estate, a pioneering winery in New Zealand's Hawke's Bay, is renowned for Bordeaux-style blends and Syrah that are reflective of the region's diverse soils and microclimates.
Torremilanos (Penalba Lopez)
Bodegas Torremilanos, one of Ribera del Duero's oldest family-owned wineries, cultivates 200 hectares of predominantly Tempranillo vineyards at 800-900 meters elevation, where limestone and clay soils contribute mineral complexity to their diverse portfolio. As the region's first certified biodynamic producer since 2015, they combine traditional methods with sustainable innovation, maintaining an on-site cooperage for precise control over their extensive barrel program while exclusively using indigenous yeasts.
Tours, Chateau des
Château des Tours, managed by Emmanuel Reynaud of Château Rayas fame, produces Rhône wines with a particular focus on Grenache, known for their balance and expressive fruit.
Trinity Hill
Trinity Hill, a medium-sized producer established in 1993 and now owned by New Zealand investors, cultivates 80 hectares across Hawke's Bay with particular focus on Syrah and Bordeaux varieties grown in the free-draining alluvial soils of the Gimblett Gravels district. Under Chief Winemaker Warren Gibson's guidance since 1997, the winery combines traditional methods like open-top fermentation and indigenous yeasts with sustainable practices, helping establish Hawke's Bay as a premier wine region through consistent quality across their tiered portfolio.
Tyrrell's
Tyrrell's is a fifth-generation family winery operating since 1858 in Australia's Hunter Valley, where they cultivate 350 hectares across sandy alluvial flats and volcanic basalt soils, specializing in distinctive Semillon and Shiraz from some of the country's oldest vineyards. Their winemaking balances traditional methods like open fermentation in 1860s vats with minimal intervention techniques, preserving the character of historic vineyards including the 1879 Shiraz plantings and 1908 Semillon vines that define their iconic Vat series wines.
Val di Suga
Val di Suga operates 55 hectares of vineyards across Montalcino, producing Brunello di Montalcino from Sangiovese grown in three distinct zones with dramatically different microclimates and soil compositions. The estate's methodical, site-specific approach includes producing three single-vineyard Brunellos that showcase the appellation's diversity through one producer's lens, offering a comprehensive portrait of Montalcino's varied expressions of Sangiovese.
Valli
Valli is a boutique Central Otago producer founded in 1998 by veteran winemaker Grant Taylor, specializing in subregional Pinot Noir from four distinct vineyard sites spanning the region's diverse microclimates and soil compositions. Their methodical approach of applying consistent winemaking techniques across all vineyard sources—including partial whole-cluster fermentation, indigenous yeasts, and French oak aging—has established them as pioneers in documenting and defining Central Otago's terroir expression.
Vidal
Vidal, one of Hawke's Bay's oldest wineries established in 1905, focuses on Bordeaux varieties and Syrah from the free-draining Gimblett Gravels district, complemented by Chardonnay from cooler coastal vineyards. Their minimal-intervention winemaking philosophy emphasizes hand-harvesting, indigenous yeast fermentation, and French oak aging to authentically express Hawke's Bay's diverse terroir, particularly showcasing the distinctive power of Gimblett Gravels reds alongside elegant coastal Chardonnay.
Villaine, Domaine de
Domaine de Villaine, located in Burgundy and run by Aubert de Villaine of DRC fame, is appreciated for its biodynamic approach to producing pure and terroir-expressive wines.
Wakefield
Wakefield Wines is a substantial family-owned producer in South Australia's Clare Valley, cultivating 750 hectares of terra rossa soils at 350-450 meters elevation to create structured Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, and vibrant Riesling. Their balanced approach combines traditional methods with modern technology while their environmental leadership and consistent quality across price tiers have established them as a defining reference point for Clare Valley's distinctive regional expression.
Wynns
Wynns Coonawarra Estate, Treasury Wine Estates' flagship producer with 900 hectares under vine in South Australia's Coonawarra region, specializes in Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz grown on the area's distinctive terra rossa soils. Their winemaking balances tradition with innovation, preserving genetic material from vineyards dating to 1954 while producing structured, age-worthy wines that faithfully express Coonawarra's unique terroir.
Yabby Lake Vineyard
Established in 1998 by the Kirby family, Yabby Lake Vineyard is a 100-acre estate in Mornington Peninsula's Tuerong sub-region, focusing on cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grown in sandy clay loams that create distinctive mineral profiles. Under winemaker Tom Carson's leadership since 2008, their block-by-block approach to viticulture and minimal-intervention winemaking has helped define the region's potential, exemplified by their 2012 Block 1 Pinot Noir becoming the first of its variety to win the Jimmy Watson Memorial Trophy.
Zarate
Bodegas Zarate is a seven-generation family winery operating 10 hectares in Val do Salnés, Rías Baixas, where they craft primarily Albariño wines from vines aged 35-150 years in decomposed granite and sandy soils. Under Eulogio Pomares' leadership, their winemaking combines traditional methods with extended lees aging—up to 30 months for single-vineyard expressions—showcasing Albariño's remarkable aging potential and terroir expression that has helped elevate the entire region's reputation.