Château La Mission Haut-Brion has an intriguing history, including the fact it was bequeathed to Catholic friars in 1682. In later centuries its wines outsold Margaux and Latour. The current owners also own Haut-Brion.

The Araujos purchased their 38-acre estate from the Eiseles, who planted the vines in the 1960s and for 40 years grew outstanding grapes.The estate was an early leader in organic and sustainable winemaking and is today owned by Château Latour.

Casanova di Neri is a family owned estate in Fiesole, Tuscany. Casanova di Neri was thrust onto the red carpet when its 2001 Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova was named Wine Spectators #1 Wine of 2006.