Scarecrow is one of the most talked about Cult Cabs. It was named for the beloved character in the Wizard of Oz because the original estate owner, J.J. Cohn, was once head of MGM, which produced the movie.
Château d’Armailhac was purchased by Baron Philippe de Rothschild in 1933. The Baron later named it Mouton-Baronne-Philippe to honor his wife. Since 1989 it has once again been called Château d’Armailhac and it remains owned by the de Rothschilds.
Taylor Fladgate, often shortened to Taylor’s, is one of the Douro Valley’s most venerable Port producers, having purchased real estate there in the late 17th century. It is still owned by descendants of the founders and produces only Port.