Georges Roumier was founded in 1924 by Georges Roumier and is now run by the family’s second and third generation winemakers. Robert Parker notes that the estate “is undoubtedly one of the finest sources of classic, long-lived red burgundies.”

Château Pichon-Longueville-Comtesse-de-Lalande has roots in the 17th century and is today owned by the owners of Louis Roederer Champagne. Collectors prize Pichon-Longueville-Comtesse-de-Lalande for its consistently excellent wines.

In the mid-20th century Ridge Vineyards became one of California’s first wineries dedicated to the idea that the state could produce exceptional wines. Today, besides making acclaimed wines, it is a leader in organic, sustainable winemaking.