A Second Growth Bordeaux, Cos d’Estournel is prized the world round. The estate has changed hands several times since its founding in the 18th Century, but it continues to climb in excellence.

Château Giscours is a Third Growth estate with an illustrious history dating from the 14th century. It has been owned at various times by Americans, a French count, and a groundbreaking viticulturalist. Today its wines are widely admired.

Family owned since 1973, Phelps is best known for Insignia. Their flagship was awarded Wine Spectator’s “Wine of the Year” in 2005 and is regarded as a benchmark for California winemaking.