One of the original four First Growth Bordeaux, Haut-Brion is a jewel in French winemaking history. Its 16th century founders established many innovative winemaking techniques still in use today.

Domaine de la Romanee-Conti is not only the most prestigious estate in Burgundy, but to many wine collectors, it is the most outstanding estate in the world. Its Pinot Noirs are the rarest wines anywhere.

Beringer Vineyards was started by German immigrant brothers in 1876. They built a mansion like those they admired in the Rhine Valley. Today, the estate is on the National Register of Historic Places.