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United States producer names worth recognizing.

Use these United States producers as shelf anchors before diving into every appellation and bottling.

Producer list

56 names to recognize.

United States / California

Opus One

icon Napa blend, steakhouse gift, cellar reference.

Cabernet SauvignonMerlotCabernet Franc
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United States / California

Dominus Estate

structured Napa, serious gift, cellar lane.

Cabernet SauvignonCabernet FrancPetit Verdot
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United States / California

Heitz Cellar

classic Napa, eucalyptus, age-worthy Cabernet.

Cabernet Sauvignon
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United States / California

Shafer Vineyards

polished Napa Cabernet, gift bottle, steak wine.

Cabernet SauvignonMerlotSyrah
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United States / California

Caymus Vineyards

ripe Napa Cabernet, recognizable gift, steakhouse list.

Cabernet Sauvignon
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United States / California

Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello

Santa Cruz Mountains, structured Cabernet, cellar learning.

Cabernet SauvignonMerlotPetit Verdot
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United States / California

Rombauer Vineyards

rich Chardonnay, crowd-pleasing California, dinner party.

ChardonnayZinfandelCabernet Sauvignon
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United States / California

Kistler Vineyards

single-vineyard Chardonnay, Sonoma, polished Pinot.

ChardonnayPinot Noir
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United States / California

Au Bon Climat

Santa Barbara Pinot, Chardonnay, Burgundy-minded value.

Pinot NoirChardonnay
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United States / California

Tablas Creek Vineyard

Paso Robles, Rhone grapes, food-friendly blends.

GrenacheSyrahMourvedreRoussanne
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United States / California

Bonny Doon Vineyard

quirky California, Rhone grapes, lighter dinner bottles.

GrenacheSyrahMourvedrePicpoul
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United States / California

Turley Wine Cellars

old-vine Zinfandel, barbecue red, California classic.

ZinfandelPetite Sirah
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United States / California

Williams Selyem

Russian River Pinot, California benchmark, elegant red.

Pinot NoirChardonnay
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United States / California

Sea Smoke

Santa Rita Hills Pinot, richer style, gift bottle.

Pinot NoirChardonnay
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United States / Oregon

Domaine Serene

Willamette Pinot, Chardonnay, polished gift.

Pinot NoirChardonnay
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United States / Oregon

Cristom Vineyards

Willamette Pinot, whole-cluster spice, food red.

Pinot NoirChardonnay
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United States / Oregon

Ken Wright Cellars

single-vineyard Oregon Pinot, place learning, gift red.

Pinot Noir
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United States / Oregon

Evening Land Vineyards

Eola-Amity Hills, elegant Pinot, Chardonnay.

Pinot NoirChardonnay
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United States / Washington

Leonetti Cellar

Walla Walla, structured reds, cellar lane.

Cabernet SauvignonMerlotSangiovese
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United States / Washington

Quilceda Creek

Washington Cabernet, collector red, steak bottle.

Cabernet Sauvignon
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United States / Washington

Chateau Ste. Michelle

Washington value, Riesling, grocery shelf confidence.

RieslingCabernet SauvignonMerlotChardonnay
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United States / Washington

K Vintners

Washington Syrah, bold red, barbecue lane.

SyrahGrenacheCabernet Sauvignon
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United States / New York

Hermann J. Wiemer

Finger Lakes Riesling, dry white, seafood lane.

RieslingCabernet FrancGewurztraminer
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United States / New York

Dr. Konstantin Frank

Finger Lakes classic, Riesling, aromatic whites.

RieslingGewurztraminerPinot Noir
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United States / New York

Ravines Wine Cellars

dry Riesling, Finger Lakes, food-friendly whites.

RieslingCabernet FrancChardonnay
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United States / California

Roederer Estate

Anderson Valley sparkling, traditional method, value bubbles.

ChardonnayPinot Noir
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United States / Oregon

Adelsheim Vineyard

Willamette pioneer, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay.

Pinot NoirChardonnay
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United States / Washington

Andrew Will

Washington Bordeaux blends, savory reds, cellar lane.

Cabernet SauvignonMerlotCabernet Franc
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United States / California

Bedrock Wine Co.

old-vine California, Zinfandel, heritage red.

ZinfandelCarignanMourvedreSyrah
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United States / Washington

Betz Family Winery

Washington Syrah and Cabernet, serious dinner reds.

SyrahCabernet SauvignonGrenache
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United States / California

Bryant Family Vineyard

Pritchard Hill, Napa Cabernet, cellar lane.

Cabernet Sauvignon
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United States / California

Calera

Mt. Harlan Pinot, California classic, food red.

Pinot NoirChardonnay
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United States / California

Carlisle Winery

old-vine Zinfandel, rich California red, barbecue lane.

ZinfandelPetite SirahSyrah
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United States / Washington

Cayuse Vineyards

Walla Walla rocks, savory Syrah, collector red.

SyrahGrenacheTempranillo
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United States / California

Corison Winery

balanced Napa Cabernet, food-friendly red, classic structure.

Cabernet Sauvignon
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United States / Washington

DeLille Cellars

Washington blends, polished reds, dinner party.

Cabernet SauvignonMerlotSauvignon Blanc
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United States / California

Dunn Vineyards

Howell Mountain, structured Cabernet, cellar red.

Cabernet Sauvignon
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United States / Oregon

Eyrie Vineyards

Oregon pioneer, Pinot Noir, cellar learning.

Pinot NoirPinot GrisChardonnay
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United States / California

Far Niente

Napa gift bottle, Chardonnay, Cabernet.

Cabernet SauvignonChardonnay
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United States / California

Flowers Vineyard & Winery

Sonoma Coast Pinot, Chardonnay, polished dinner bottle.

Pinot NoirChardonnay
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United States / California

Frog's Leap

Napa freshness, organic farming, approachable classics.

Cabernet SauvignonSauvignon BlancZinfandel
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United States / Washington

Gramercy Cellars

Walla Walla Syrah, savory style, food red.

SyrahCabernet SauvignonGrenache
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United States / California

Grgich Hills Estate

Napa Chardonnay, historic California, dinner white.

ChardonnayCabernet SauvignonZinfandel
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United States / California

Harlan Estate

cult Napa Cabernet, steakhouse gift, cellar reference.

Cabernet SauvignonMerlotCabernet Franc
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United States / California

Hirsch Vineyards

Sonoma Coast Pinot, savory red, place-driven bottle.

Pinot NoirChardonnay
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United States / Oregon

King Estate

Oregon Pinot and Pinot Gris, grocery confidence.

Pinot NoirPinot GrisChardonnay
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United States / Washington

L'Ecole No 41

Walla Walla, Washington classics, reliable shelf name.

Cabernet SauvignonMerlotSemillon
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United States / California

Littorai

Sonoma Coast Pinot, Chardonnay, elegant California.

Pinot NoirChardonnay
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United States / California

Matthiasson

fresh California, lighter wines, food-friendly bottles.

Ribolla GiallaCabernet SauvignonMerlotChardonnay
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United States / California

Mayacamas Vineyards

mountain Napa, old-school Cabernet, age-worthy red.

Cabernet SauvignonChardonnayMerlot
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United States / California

Mount Eden Vineyards

Santa Cruz Mountains, Chardonnay, Cabernet, cellar learning.

ChardonnayPinot NoirCabernet Sauvignon
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United States / California

Nickel & Nickel

single-vineyard Napa Cabernet, steak wine.

Cabernet Sauvignon
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United States / California

Rochioli

Russian River Pinot, Chardonnay, benchmark estate.

Pinot NoirChardonnaySauvignon Blanc
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United States / California

Screaming Eagle

Napa icon, collector Cabernet, reference bottle.

Cabernet SauvignonMerlotCabernet Franc
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United States / California

Spottswoode

Napa Cabernet, estate wine, polished gift.

Cabernet SauvignonSauvignon Blanc
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United States / Washington

Woodward Canyon

Washington Cabernet, structured reds, dinner bottle.

Cabernet SauvignonMerlotChardonnay
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