Tor Kenward worked for nearly three decades in California winemaking before starting his own TOR Kenward estate, where he today employs star Napa winemaker Jeff Ames to craft highly rated Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay.

Spottswoode Vineyard & Winery was founded 1972 by the Novak family, who produced their first Cabernet Sauvignon in 1982. Spottswoode Cabs are widely admired, and the family-run estate also produces Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc and Zinfandel.

Duckhorn Vineyards was founded in 1976 by the Duckhorn family after an inspiring trip to Bordeaux. This estate was one of California’s first to champion Merlot.