The estates below are consistently viewed by all reknowned writers as some of the finest in their respective regions of production. Most of them have been bottling wine of this high quality for years, some of them for generations. They all, though, have one thing in common. They own choice vineyards, cultivate them in an organic fashion respecting the rhythms of nature and work with a sublime mix of both knowledge and passion to ensure that what they bottle is a sincere reflection of its origin. Below is a brief snapshot of who they are. You will find more information on their individual websites. Alternatively, you can read third party commentaries on those pages listed under “Words on Wine”.