American wine regions

Beringer

St. Helena, Napa Valley · founded 1876

Napa's oldest continuously operating winery, founded by German immigrants in 1876, home of the Private Reserve Cabernet and Knights Valley range.

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Caymus Vineyards

Rutherford, Napa Valley · founded 1972

The Wagner family's Rutherford estate, producing the approachable and immensely popular Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon since 1972.

Clos du Val

Stags Leap District, Napa Valley · founded 1972

A Bordeaux-influenced Napa estate founded in 1972 by a Frenchman, producing structured Cabernet Sauvignons built for long ageing in the European tradition.

Daou

Paso Robles · founded 2007

DAOU Vineyards, founded by brothers Georges and Daniel Daou, is a Paso Robles winery known for its commitment to producing world-class Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux varietals. Perched atop DAOU Mountain, their philosophy centers on high-elevation, limestone-rich terroir, meticulous vineyard management, and precision winemaking to craft wines of power, elegance, and balance.

Duckhorn Vineyards

St. Helena, Napa Valley · founded 1976

The winery that elevated Merlot to luxury status in California, with multiple estate wines from their Three Palms and Monitor Ledge vineyards.

Elouan

Oregon

Elouan, meaning "good light" in the Celtic language, was founded by Joe Wagner, a fifth-generation Napa Valley winemaker. The winery focuses on crafting Oregon Pinot Noir that embodies the state's diverse terroir, known for its bright acidity and fruit-forward character. They are particularly recognized for their accessible yet high-quality Oregon Pinot Noir offerings.

Harlan Estate

Oakville, Napa Valley · founded 1984

A founding member of the Napa cult wine movement, Bill Harlan's hillside estate produces a single Cabernet blend of extraordinary concentration and precision.

Jordan Winery

Healdsburg, Alexander Valley · founded 1972

A grand Bordeaux-style estate in Alexander Valley producing elegant, food-friendly Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay since 1972.

Kistler Vineyards

Trenton, Sonoma Coast · founded 1978

The benchmark for barrel-fermented Chardonnay in California, with single-vineyard wines from Sonoma Coast that achieve Burgundian complexity.

La Crema

Sonoma Coast · founded 1979

Founded in 1979, La Crema is celebrated for its commitment to producing Burgundian-style Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from California's top cool-climate appellations. Their philosophy emphasizes vineyard-driven wines that express the unique terroir of regions like Sonoma Coast and Anderson Valley, known for their vibrant acidity and complex fruit profiles. La Crema is particularly known for pioneering and popularizing high-quality, accessible cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

Napa Cellars

Napa Valley · founded 1985

Napa Cellars, established in 1985, embodies the spirit of classic Napa Valley winemaking, focusing on crafting approachable and high-quality wines that reflect the region's diverse terroir. They are particularly known for their Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Merlot, offering a true taste of Napa Valley at an accessible price point.

Opus One

Oakville, Napa Valley · founded 1979

A joint venture between Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild, producing a single Bordeaux-style blend that became Napa Valley's most iconic wine.

Paul Hobbs

Sebastopol, Sonoma · founded 1991

Winemaker to stars in Napa and Argentina, Paul Hobbs' own label focuses on elegant Cabernets from Hyde Vineyard and Pinot Noirs from Russian River Valley.

Ridge Vineyards

Cupertino, Santa Cruz Mountains · founded 1959

Home of the legendary Monte Bello Cabernet, Ridge has championed Zinfandel and old-vine California terroir since the 1960s with minimal interventionist winemaking.

Robert Mondavi

Oakville, Napa Valley · founded 1966

The founding father of the Napa Valley wine revolution, Robert Mondavi introduced dry table wines and raised the standard of California winemaking globally.

Roco

Willamette Valley · founded 2001

Roco Winery was founded by Rollin Soles, a pioneer in Oregon's wine industry, known for his significant contributions to Argyle Winery before establishing Roco. The winery focuses on crafting elegant Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, reflecting the unique terroir of the Willamette Valley. They are particularly recognized for their meticulous vineyard selection and a commitment to expressing the purity of the fruit.

Screaming Eagle

Oakville, Napa Valley · founded 1986

The most sought-after cult Cabernet in California, producing tiny quantities from a 57-acre estate that regularly commands thousands per bottle on release.

Shafer Vineyards

Stags Leap District, Napa Valley · founded 1978

A benchmark Stags Leap estate producing the iconic Hillside Select Cabernet from steep terraced vineyards, celebrated for its velvety power and longevity.

Silver Oak

Alexander Valley, Sonoma · founded 1972

Dedicated exclusively to Cabernet Sauvignon, Silver Oak ages its wines in American oak, producing a rich, coconut-scented style beloved across America.

Silver Oak Cellars

Napa Valley · founded 1972

Silver Oak Cellars, founded in 1972 by Raymond Duncan and Justin Meyer, is renowned for its exclusive focus on producing Cabernet Sauvignon. Their philosophy centers on crafting food-friendly, age-worthy wines that are released only when ready to drink, emphasizing extended barrel and bottle aging. They are particularly known for their two distinct Cabernet Sauvignons from Napa Valley and Alexander Valley.

Sine Qua Non

Ventura, California · founded 1994

Manfred Krankl's eccentric California label, producing tiny quantities of Rhone varietals with outsider-art labels that have achieved the highest Parker scores.

Spottswoode

St. Helena, Napa Valley · founded 1882

An organically farmed family estate producing one of the most consistently brilliant Napa Cabernets, elegant and restrained in a sea of over-extracted styles.

St. Francis

Sonoma County · founded 1971

St. Francis Winery & Vineyards, located in Sonoma County, California, was founded in 1971 by Joe Martin. The winery is known for its commitment to sustainable farming practices and for producing high-quality, handcrafted wines, particularly Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon. They are also recognized for their award-winning visitor center and culinary program.

Stags Leap Wine Cellars

Stags Leap District, Napa Valley · founded 1970

Warren Winiarski's S.L.V. Cabernet beat the top Bordeaux at the 1976 Judgment of Paris, putting Napa Valley permanently on the world wine map.

Williams Selyem

Healdsburg, Sonoma · founded 1981

The cult Pinot Noir producer that put Russian River Valley on the global wine map, with a mailing list that became a symbol of American fine wine culture.