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.

Château Léoville-Poyferré was part of a large estate divided up after the French Revolution. Today the estate is owned by Didier Cuvelier and his family. The quality of the wines has soared with modernization of the cellars and other improvements.

Founded in 1996, DuMOL is a vineyard focused producer of cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from distinctive vineyards in the extreme southwestern part of the Russian River Valley, focusing on the Green Valley AVA.