Chimney Rock’s first vintage was in 1984, and in the decades since it has become known for making Cabs, blends and other wines of great finesse and harmony. Wine Advocate notes that “elegant reds and whites routinely emerge from Chimney Rock. “

Château Giscours is a Third Growth estate with an illustrious history dating from the 14th century. It has been owned at various times by Americans, a French count, and a groundbreaking viticulturalist. Today its wines are widely admired.

Chateau Montelena is one of Napa Valley’s oldest estate vineyards, but discovered new fame when its 1973 Chardonnay took first place in the 1976 Tasting of Paris.