Henri Bonneau is a 12th-generation winemaker and one of the legends of the appellation. He makes only about 1,500 cases a year and his top cuvee is the Reserve des Celestins, one of the most famous wines of southern France.

A Second Growth Bordeaux, Cos d’Estournel is prized the world round. The estate has changed hands several times since its founding in the 18th Century, but it continues to climb in excellence.

Iconoclasts Manfred and Elaine Krankl's off-beat approach to artisanal winemaking -- complete with provocative labels and wine names -- has made SQN the "cult" producer of the Central Coast.