De Loach Vineyards was an early pioneer in Russian River Valley Pinot Noir and Chardonnay production and is today owned and run by the Boisset family of Burgundy. The estate is a certified as an organic and biodynamic wine producer.

Tusk Estates is one of Napa Valley’s 21st century cult wines. Founded in 2007 by a trio of entrepreneurs with deep ties to fine food and wine, Tusk produces a mere 150 cases a year. One of the founders is famed French winemaker Philippe Melka.

Tua Rita is one of the relatively young, upstart producers in coastal Tuscany that have become Italian “cult” producers. The family-run operation makes Super Tuscans as well as Syrah, Merlot and white wines.