Château Talbot is a Fourth Growth estate with a Third Growth reputation. It is owned by sisters Lorraine Cordier and Nancy Bignon-Cordier. The blend is generally 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot.

Dana Estates was started by Hi Sang Lee, a South Korean businessman and wine importer. Lee built an impressive new winery and named his enterprise Dana, Sanskrit for “spirit of generosity.” He also hired acclaimed winemaker Philippe Melka.

Aubert produces what many consider California’s first “cult Chardonnay.” Mark Aubert’s single vineyard Calistoga wines are regularly compared to Grand Cru Burgundies. The winery also produces spectacular Pinot Noir. Aubert production is very limited.