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4Kilos
4Kilos was founded by Francesc Grimalt and Sergio Caballero, with the aim to preserve and highlight Mallorca's indigenous grape varieties, doing so in a natural and gentle way with as little impact in the processes as possible while having razor-sharp precision in the execution and choice of methods. On the...
Read the storyAlzinger
In the mid-1970s, Leo Alzinger Sr. inherited the family winery, which had until then sold the harvested grapes to Dinstlgut, a cooperative in Loiben. In 1983, Leo Sr. decided to take on the challenge of producing wine under his own label and roof, an ambitious undertaking that allowed him to...
Read the storyArtadi
Artadi was founded in the mid-80s as a cooperative under the leadership of winemaker Juan Carlos Lopez de la Calle. Juan Carlos was determined to demonstrate that the Tempranillo grape was and is capable of producing wines that could compete with the best in the world. Initially, he chose to...
Read the storyAtlas Swift
The Atlas Swift story spans five regions, nine distinct wines and a couple determined to achieve the finest expressions of terroir from the Cape’s storied vineyards. The range is led by distinct Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon inspired by Old World winemaking traditions and a light touch in the cellar.
Read the storyAugust Kesseler
At the age of 19, August Kesseler took over the family business, founded in 1924 and then only 2.5 hectares in size. From a small family business that sold wine by the barrel, August turned it into one of the most successful wine producers in Rheingau, which today has a...
Read the storyBarone Montalto
Barone Montalto was founded in Sicily in Santa Ninfa in 2000 to produce distinctive and authentic wines based on respect for tradition, innovation, and passion. The company has just over 400 hectares, the majority of which they own themselves. In 2015, the winery was one of the first in Italy...
Read the storyBattenfeld Spanier
In Hohen-Sülzen, part of the Wonnegau area in southern Rheinhessen, Battenfeld-Spanier was founded by H.O. Spanier in 1993. Today, the house is run by Carolin and Oliver, dedicated to organic principles, and since 2003, the duo has also included biodynamic methods in production. Here, the soil is the focus, and...
Read the storyBillecart-Salmon
Since 1818, Billecart-Salmon has been a family-run champagne house based in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, now helmed by the 8th generation. Over two centuries, they've established a reputation for crafting elegant and captivating champagnes. Notably, Billecart-Salmon pioneered the cold stabilization technique and meticulously avoids oxidation, resulting in their signature style: fruit-forward with remarkable...
Read the storyBiserno
Tenuta di Biserno consists of 40 hectares in the municipality of Bibbona in Alta Maremma, bordering the historic village of Bolgheri to the north. The natural conditions and microclimate allow vines of exceptional quality to grow. Here, Swedish winemaker Helena Lindberg has put her mark on some of Maremma’s most...
Read the storyBisol
Bisol – with roots in Valdobbiadene since 1542, looking towards the future. Gianluca Bisol, CEO, and his brother Desidero, head winemaker, are impressively the 21st generation running the company. Throughout its long history, Bisol has played a significant role in the development of Prosecco Superiore di Valdobbiadene. Conegliano Valdobbiadene is...
Read the storyBruno Rocca
The still family-run winery has roots dating back to 1834. Knowledge, lessons, and passion have been passed down from generation to generation. In the late 1950s, Francesco Rocca moved the family’s operations from central Barbaresco to Rabajà, which was already known for its exceptionally high quality. Bruno Rocca established himself...
Read the storyBy Farr
The story of By Farr began in the mid-70s when the newly graduated oenologist Gary Farr traveled to France to further his education and study winemaking in the homeland of wine. After less successful visits to Bordeaux, Alsace, and the Northern Rhône Valley, he finally found his place in Burgundy....
Read the storyCan Sumoi
About 600 meters above sea level in northeastern Spain lies Can Sumoi in the Penedès area. This is the project of childhood friends Pepe Raventós and Francesc Escalas, aimed at preserving and highlighting the classic methods and grape varieties that this unique landscape possesses. With a philosophy of minimal intervention...
Read the storyChâteau Changyu Moser
Château Changyu Moser XV is located just west of Beijing in the Ningxia province, China’s most well-established and well-known wine region. The winery has its roots in the company Changyu, founded in 1892 when the Chinese diplomat Zhang Bishi imported more than 500,000 vines from the USA and Europe, paving...
Read the storyCossart Gordon
Cossart Gordon is recognized as one of Madeira’s oldest producers. Founded in 1745 by two Scottish men, Francis Newton and William Gordon, who were later joined by William Cossart in 1808. The producer continues to honor old traditions and produces very high-quality wines. Francisco Albuquerque, the current winemaker, has consistently...
Read the storyCuvage
Cuvage was founded in 2011 in Acqui Terme, in the province of Alessandria. A city and province known for its hot springs and Italian sparkling wine. Cuvée and perlage are two key elements in the production of sparkling wine. It is from their connection that Cuvage was born. Proud of...
Read the storyCVBG Bordeaux
With its huge diversity, the CVBG portfolio is unparalleled. Initially focused on local Bordeaux wines, in a pioneering approach, this has been boosted over the years with some of the world’s finest wines. Thourgh solid allocation of Bordeaux’s top properties, CVBG has a demanding portfolio that is unique in its...
Read the storyDiel
Schlossgut Diel’s castle and vineyards are of great historical significance. The vineyards were purchased by the Diel family in 1802 from the then-owner Baron Dalberg, who managed to prevent confiscation by Napoleon’s troops in 1789. Today, the vineyard is owned by Armin Diel, well-regarded for his work in promoting German...
Read the storyDomaine Belleville
Domaine Belleville its beginnings in the 20th century with the domaine in Rully and since its foundation has been one of the more well-known names of the appellation. It has grown little by little over the years, with vineyards in Mercurey first, and later also Gevrey-Chambertin, Chambolle-Musigny, Puligny-Montrachet and Santenay....
Read the storyDomaine de Barons de Rothschild
In 1868 the Rotschild family bought Château Lafite and laid the foundations for the business, and even today with several other châteaux in the group, people still talk about “The Lafite spirit”. Today, the group includes several renowned châteaux, including Château Duhart-Milon (Pauillac), Château Rieussec (Sauternes Premier Grand Cru Classé)...
Read the storyDunn Vineyards
Randy Dunn started as an oenologist for Caymus Vineyards and worked as a consultant for several different wineries. He began his own winemaking career by purchasing 4 hectares in Angwin in 1978, using only the fruit for three vintages, 1979, 1980, and 1981, along with purchased fruit from a neighboring...
Read the storyFox Run
More than a century ago, Fox Run was a dairy farm and the first vines were first planted in 1984. In 1990, founders Larry and Adele Wildrick converted the dairy farm into a winery. In 1994, Scott Osborn and his first business partner Andy Hale purchased the vineyard from the...
Read the storyGaja
Angelo Gaja is undoubtedly Italy’s most famous and dynamic wine personality. His wines have achieved greater success and received more awards than any other Italian winery. Gaja has played a prominent role in the modernization of Piedmont through the introduction of everything from temperature-controlled stainless steel fermentation tanks, shorter macerations...
Read the storyGiant Steps
Phil Sexton founded the winery in Yarra Valley in 2003. His focus as a winemaker is to produce premium-segment wines from a cool climate. Here, they produce wines that show the maximum character of the site’s terroir and climate. The accolades and awards are many, with perhaps the most prestigious...
Read the storyGrand Tokaj
Grand Tokaj is one of the most prestigious producers of sweet Tokaj wines in Hungary, but also makes dry wines. The winery is located in Tokaj-Hegyalja with 67 hectares of its own, and it also has access to 1,000 smaller, contracted winegrowers. The Tokaj-Hegyalja region is a UNESCO World Heritage...
Read the storyGrosset
Grosset Wines is an independent and privately owned winery that produces eight different top wines each vintage it is allowed. Grosset was founded in 1981, in the historic, small town of Auburn in the Clare Valley, part of South Australia. The vineyards consist of four estate-owned vineyards, all of which...
Read the storyGrégoire Hoppenot
Grégoire Hoppenot has been working in Beaujolais for many years, first as a wine merchant and later as a winemaker. This long history on the ground has given Greg a great opportunity to see how the origin affects the wine in the glass. As Greg himself puts it, “...real estate...
Read the storyGölles
In the second half of the 1950s, Alois Gölles, the elder, laid the foundations for today's company by being one of the first farmers in south-western Styria to establish apple orchards. In 1979, it was the turn of his son Alois Gölles, the younger, to further develop the company and...
Read the storyHajszan Neumann
Hajszan Neumann produces natural, authentic wines with a distinctive soul from a unique metropolitan terroir in Vienna. Although many people think that wineries in a metropolis are surprising, it has been a long tradition in Vienna. Hajszan Neumann has its focus in Nussberg and the Grinzing district. They produce many...
Read the storyHeinrich
Gernot and Heike Heinrich have had a clear goal of creating high-quality red wines since they took over the Heinrich family’s small-scale wine production in 1985. The Heinrich family currently cultivates their grapes on 100 hectares in Gols, Burgenland, using biodynamic principles. Biodynamic farming is close to the family’s heart,...
Read the storyHenriot
Champagne Henriot was founded in 1808 by Apolline Henriot, but the family has owned land in Champagne since 1640. Among other things, they grew grapes and sold them on, and as early as 1718, Apolline's uncle wrote the book “Manière de cultiver la vigne et de faire le vin en...
Read the storyHugel & Fils
The Hugel family has been making wine in the idyllic village of Riquewihr since 1639, making Hugel one of the oldest family-owned wineries in the world. Today, the 12th generation of Hugel is at the helm and the 13th is eagerly waiting to take over. The family controls 25 hectares...
Read the storyIdda
In 2015, Angelo Gaja and Alberto Graci met for the first time. As Angelo got to know Alberto and his family over time, his deep curiosity for the Sicilian culture and volcanic soils continued to grow. The liking and desire to work together emerged. Towards the end of 2016, based...
Read the storyJoseph Maria Raventós
In 1872, Joseph Ravenóts Fatjo experimented with making sparkling wines in Sant Sadurní d'Anoia (Penèdes), which laid the foundations for what we today so strongly associate with sparkling wines and Spain, namely Cava. That's why Pepe Raventós, today's owner and relative of Joseph stands for some of the world's best...
Read the storyLas Vino
Raised on a vineyard and son of Dr. Mike Peterkin (Pierro Wines) and Shelley Cullen (Cullen Wines). Two family names that have both left their mark on Margaret River's history. It seems a given that Nic would one day take over the family business and continue to drive it forward....
Read the storyLes Parcellaires de Saulx
The Parcellaires des Saulx winery is located in the village of Meursault, on the site of a winery that has existed since the early 1900s. The company belonged to Monsieur Garnier, which was then sold to the Société de Diffusion et de Vente des Grands Vins and subsequently renamed Manoir...
Read the storyLohas Vinedos
Lohas Vinedos has the ambition to be - The most sustainable wine in the world. Getting there is a process and a development work where everyone involved is 100% dedicated and driven to reach the goal. But at the same time, the goal is to create a good wine to...
Read the storyLoimer
It didn’t take long for Fred Loimer to realize that he would follow in his father’s footsteps as a winemaker but on his own terms. Fred took over the vineyard in 1998 and has since continued to produce a clear and unique style with joy and balance at the forefront....
Read the storyM. Chapoutier
With origins dating back to 1808, M. Chapoutier was early on one of the largest vineyard owners on the Hermitage hill. The “M” in the name is an old family tradition, as all family members’ names begin with the letter M. The current owner, Michel, took over the estate in...
Read the storyMaison Trenel
Maison Trenel is part of M. Chapoutier and shares one of the values that has put Chapoutier on the wine map; a shared desire to make the very best wine possible. They produce both wine and fruit distillates like Crème de Cassis, and make both with equal enthusiasm. Authenticity is...
Read the storyMas de Serral
In 1872, the Raventós family brought Champagne to Spain - today, Pepe Raventós, the 21st generation, brings Mas del Serral to the world. The Clos del Serral vineyard is 1.92 hectares in size. The vineyard was planted in 1954 and is still managed by horse and cart. They use the...
Read the storyMGM Mondo del Vino
MGM Mondodelvino is a major Italian wine producer founded in 1991. Today, the company is one of the leading exporters of Italian wines, produced from a variety of Italian regions ranging from Piedmont to Sicily.MGM gave rise to an innovative way of thinking, producing and making quality Italian wine. The...
Read the storyMichele Chiarlo
Already in 1958 Michele Chiarlo bottled his first Barolo bottle with only a few hectares of vineyards in his possession, today you can safely look back on the successful history Michele Chiarlo created and which his sons Stefano and Alberto continue. With just over 110 hectares located in Langhe, Monferrato...
Read the storyMonteraponi
Monteraponi makes sangiovese in the classic style, just the way we want sangiovese to taste. Light, herbal notes backed by tart red fruit that is not masked by barrels. Monteraponi is located just outside Radda in Chianti, high on the hill after which the domain is named. The estate dates...
Read the storyPascal Jolivet
In 1987, Pascal Jolivet started his wine brand under the same name. Inspired by his time in Champagne and at the House of Pommery, Pascal built a state-of-the-art cellar in 1990, including temperature-controlled tanks. Contrary to the practice at the time, he wanted to work with natural yeast strains and...
Read the storyPaul Lato
In order to make wines of the highest caliber, Paul selects unique vineyards that are cared for by talented vineyard managers committed to excellence. He strives to locate and source from not only the best vineyards in Southern California but the best blocks within each of these vineyards. During the...
Read the storyPfitscher
Three generations live, work and produce wine together at Tenuta Pfitscher. Founded in 1861, the family-run winery is located in the small village of Montagna, just south of Bolzano in Alto Adige, and produces genuine mountain wines where experience meets innovation. Klaus Pfitscher consolidated his progressive ideas when he studied...
Read the storyPieropan
Pieropan is today seen as a beacon in Soave. They were the first in Soave to work organically and with specific vineyard sites. Here they clearly show that Soave does not have to stand for cheap, watery white wine, but they can be complex and amazing. For over a century,...
Read the storyPieve Santa Restituta
Pieve Santa Restituta is beautifully nestled in the rolling landscape of Montalcino, just south of Siena. It is the first estate that Angelo Gaja invested in outside of Piedmont. The farm had long been abandoned, and the 16 hectares that had previously been planted with vines and various mixed crops...
Read the storyPoderi dal Nespoli
Poderi dal Nespoli was founded in 1921 by Attilio Ravaioli, who planted the first vineyard, Prugneto, just outside the small village of Nespoli in Emilia-Romagna. Today, Poderi dal Nespoli owns 110 hectares of land in the area around Nespoli. The newly renovated winery is an experience in itself. Poderi Dal...
Read the storyPol Cochet
Eric Petitjean is the sixth generation to own and produce wine in Champagne. The family dates back to 1846. But it was in 1875 that Pol Cochet first planted and started producing his first champagne. In the 1990s, however, the story came to an end when Eric's father started selling...
Read the storyProprietà Sperino
In 1999, Paolo de Marchi and his son Luca laid the foundation for restoring the old family estate in Lessona, with the goal of honoring the nearly forgotten and legendary wines from northern Piedmont. Most of the vineyards are found in Ori (which translates to ‘gold’ in Italian) where the...
Read the storyQuinta de Santiago
Family-owned Quinta de Santiago has been on the same site since 1899. For over a hundred years the family has been growing and selling wine, olives, fruit, and cereals until the day in 2009 when the boutique winery Quinta de Santiago came into being, on the initiative of the grandmother...
Read the storyRaats Family Wines
Since the year 2000, Bruwer Raats has focused on two grape varieties with the conviction that focus is the foundation of becoming the best. It has proven that his strategy is very successful. Through long-term quality thinking and a focus on Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc, he creates brilliant wines....
Read the storyRed Newt Cellars
Founded by David and Debra Whiting, a married couple who started the business in 1998 on the east side of Seneca Lake in Finger Lakes, New York. Since its inception, they have amassed a long list of accolades for the quality of their wines from Food & Wine, Wine Spectator,...
Read the storyRicasoli
Nearly 900 years ago, the Ricasoli family took over Castello di Brolio in the village of Gaiole in Chianti. Throughout history, the Ricasoli family has played a significant role in the development of Chianti, with former Prime Minister Bettino Ricasoli being the one to create the Chianti recipe. The major...
Read the storyRicossa
The origins of the Ricossa family begin towards the end of the 19th century, in the Asti area of Piedmont. Here they founded a well-known distillery that soon became a flagship of the region. Today, Ricossa continues to carry on its tradition by producing award-winning and globally recognized wines that...
Read the storySattlerhof
For several years now, Weingut Sattlerhof has increasingly been run by the new generation of winemakers; Andreas Sattler, a trained oenologist, has been responsible for the wine cellar since 2014, while his brother Alexander has a strong preference for natural methods and, after completing his education in Bordeaux, has transformed...
Read the storyScarpa
Known for the world-famous red Piedmontese grape varieties, Scarpa is located in Nizza Monferrato, Piedmont. The winery was founded in the mid-1850s by Antonio Scarpa, a visionary migrant from Venice. Scarpa now continues in the footsteps of Mario Pesce, a Nizza-born winemaker who, in the 1940s, made Scarpa what it...
Read the storySchwarz
Hans Schwarz is a former butcher from Andau, Austria, who was persuaded to trade in his cleaver for a corkscrew and pursue a career in winemaking. The Schwarz family has cultivated grapes in the region surrounding the village of Andau in Burgenland for generations. Beyond a small hobby production for...
Read the storySean Minor
Sean Minor studied finance at Arizona State University before falling in love with the world of wine. After practicing the craft at Beaulieu Vineyard, he continued his studies to become a winemaker at UC Davis and worked further in Oregon and California, including at Redwood Winery. In 2005, Sean and...
Read the storyShea Wine Cellars
Shea has a small production, of which about 25% goes to their own wines, while the rest of the harvest is sold to producers such as Bergström Winery, Ancien Wines, and Antica Terra, among others. The focus is on growing and producing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay of the highest possible...
Read the storyStorm Wines
Hannes Storm, a proud Burgundy lover, began growing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay just outside his hometown of Hermanus, a small fishing village in Hemel-en-Aarde, a unique region with a strong influence from Walker Bay and the Atlantic. Storm Wines is the only producer representing Pinot Noir from all the sub-regions...
Read the storyThe Sadie Family Wines
The outspoken and artistic Eben Sadie has earned his own reputation in the wine world and is described as everything from an enfant-terrible to a national treasure. Eben insists that “no man is an appellation” while he himself defines the largest region in South Africa, Swartland. The Swartland region has...
Read the storyTinpot Hut
Fiona Turner is one of New Zealand’s most acclaimed winemakers with a background in California, Central Otago, and Hawkes Bay. In 2003, she decided to break away and start producing wine under her own name. Fiona was determined about what she sought: vineyards that produce fruit with good concentration but...
Read the storyVins Pepe Raventós
In 2014, in the garage of his home, Pepe Raventós started his most pure and personal project with a focus solely on making natural wines: Mas del Serral. The desire to show his wines exactly “as they are” encouraged him to make wine without sulfites or additives as a way...
Read the storyWieninger
The Wieninger family has been in the wine business for over a hundred years, but since his arrival, Fritz Wieninger has brought a more modern approach. This innovator has advanced the winery’s position without losing sight of the artisanal heritage he manages, making him one of the leading figures in...
Read the storyWilliam Fèvre
The first winegrowers in the Fèvre family were in Chablis in the early 1750s and worked hard to improve and expand the estate while promoting the area as a source of the best wines. In 1998, Maisons & Domaines Henriot bought the winery and the estate. Since then, they have...
Read the storyWilliams Selyem
Burt Williams and Ed Selyem started making Pinot Noir in Sonoma in 1981, initially for their own enjoyment and use at home in the garage. Gradually, however, it grew into a winery with both cult status and international renown! Burt and Ed set a new standard for American Pinot Noir...
Read the storyWillunga 100
In 2004, friends and colleagues David Gleave MW from the renowned wine importer Liberty Wines in London, John Ratcliffe from Oddbins, and Michael Hill Smith MW from Shaw + Smith decided to taste through the entire Australian wine range available in England at the time. They realized there was a...
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