Producer style

Riesling and Aromatic White Producers.

Use these names as label recognition anchors, then choose based on budget, food, and occasion.

Producer list

144 names to recognize.

United States / California

Opus One

icon Napa blend, steakhouse gift, cellar reference.

Cabernet SauvignonMerlotCabernet Franc
Open profile

United States / California

Dominus Estate

structured Napa, serious gift, cellar lane.

Cabernet SauvignonCabernet FrancPetit Verdot
Open profile

United States / California

Heitz Cellar

classic Napa, eucalyptus, age-worthy Cabernet.

Cabernet Sauvignon
Open profile

United States / California

Shafer Vineyards

polished Napa Cabernet, gift bottle, steak wine.

Cabernet SauvignonMerlotSyrah
Open profile

United States / California

Caymus Vineyards

ripe Napa Cabernet, recognizable gift, steakhouse list.

Cabernet Sauvignon
Open profile

United States / California

Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello

Santa Cruz Mountains, structured Cabernet, cellar learning.

Cabernet SauvignonMerlotPetit Verdot
Open profile

United States / California

Rombauer Vineyards

rich Chardonnay, crowd-pleasing California, dinner party.

ChardonnayZinfandelCabernet Sauvignon
Open profile

United States / Washington

Leonetti Cellar

Walla Walla, structured reds, cellar lane.

Cabernet SauvignonMerlotSangiovese
Open profile

United States / Washington

Quilceda Creek

Washington Cabernet, collector red, steak bottle.

Cabernet Sauvignon
Open profile

United States / Washington

Chateau Ste. Michelle

Washington value, Riesling, grocery shelf confidence.

RieslingCabernet SauvignonMerlotChardonnay
Open profile

United States / Washington

K Vintners

Washington Syrah, bold red, barbecue lane.

SyrahGrenacheCabernet Sauvignon
Open profile

United States / New York

Hermann J. Wiemer

Finger Lakes Riesling, dry white, seafood lane.

RieslingCabernet FrancGewurztraminer
Open profile

United States / New York

Dr. Konstantin Frank

Finger Lakes classic, Riesling, aromatic whites.

RieslingGewurztraminerPinot Noir
Open profile

United States / New York

Ravines Wine Cellars

dry Riesling, Finger Lakes, food-friendly whites.

RieslingCabernet FrancChardonnay
Open profile

France / Bordeaux

Chateau Lafite Rothschild

Pauillac icon, collector reference, Cabernet blend.

Cabernet SauvignonMerlotCabernet Franc
Open profile

France / Bordeaux

Chateau Latour

Pauillac structure, cellar benchmark, serious Bordeaux.

Cabernet SauvignonMerlotCabernet Franc
Open profile

France / Bordeaux

Chateau Mouton Rothschild

Pauillac icon, art labels, collector Bordeaux.

Cabernet SauvignonMerlotCabernet Franc
Open profile

France / Bordeaux

Chateau Haut-Brion

Graves, smoky Bordeaux, cellar benchmark.

Cabernet SauvignonMerlotCabernet Franc
Open profile

France / Bordeaux

Chateau Leoville Barton

Saint-Julien, classic Bordeaux, value relative to icons.

Cabernet SauvignonMerlotCabernet Franc
Open profile

France / Bordeaux

Chateau Lynch-Bages

Pauillac, generous Bordeaux, steak dinner.

Cabernet SauvignonMerlotCabernet Franc
Open profile

France / Burgundy

Domaine Leflaive

Puligny-Montrachet, Chardonnay benchmark, cellar white.

Chardonnay
Open profile

Italy / Campania

Feudi di San Gregorio

Campania range, aromatic whites, Aglianico reds.

AglianicoFianoGrecoFalanghina
Open profile

Italy / Sicily

Donnafugata

Sicily, island reds, aromatic whites.

Nero d'AvolaFrappatoGrilloZibibbo
Open profile

Italy / Sicily

Planeta

Sicily range, modern classics, seafood whites.

Nero d'AvolaFrappatoChardonnayGrillo
Open profile

Spain / Priorat

Clos Mogador

Priorat, rugged red, Mediterranean power.

GarnachaCarinenaSyrahCabernet Sauvignon
Open profile

Germany / Mosel

Egon Muller

Mosel Riesling icon, sweetness spectrum, cellar white.

Riesling
Open profile

Germany / Mosel

Joh. Jos. Prum

Mosel Riesling, Kabinett, Spatlese, age-worthy white.

Riesling
Open profile

Germany / Nahe

Donnhoff

Nahe Riesling, dry and off-dry, precision.

RieslingPinot Gris
Open profile

Germany / Mosel

Selbach-Oster

Mosel Riesling, value, sweetness clues.

Riesling
Open profile

Germany / Mosel

Markus Molitor

Mosel range, dry to sweet, label learning.

RieslingPinot Noir
Open profile

Austria / Wachau

FX Pichler

Wachau, Gruner Veltliner, dry Riesling.

Gruner VeltlinerRiesling
Open profile

Austria / Wachau

Nikolaihof

Wachau, historic estate, dry whites.

Gruner VeltlinerRiesling
Open profile

Austria / Kamptal

Brundlmayer

Kamptal, Gruner, Riesling, sparkling.

Gruner VeltlinerRieslingZweigelt
Open profile

New Zealand / Marlborough

Cloudy Bay Te Koko

Marlborough Sauvignon, richer bottling, aromatic white.

Sauvignon Blanc
Open profile

New Zealand / Central Otago

Felton Road

Central Otago Pinot, serious New Zealand red.

Pinot NoirChardonnayRiesling
Open profile

New Zealand / Martinborough

Ata Rangi

Martinborough Pinot, elegant New Zealand benchmark.

Pinot NoirChardonnaySauvignon Blanc
Open profile

New Zealand / Hawke's Bay

Craggy Range

Hawke's Bay, Syrah, Sauvignon, Bordeaux blends.

Sauvignon BlancSyrahMerlotCabernet Sauvignon
Open profile

Australia / South Australia

Yalumba

Barossa, Eden Valley, reliable Australian range.

ShirazViognierCabernet SauvignonGrenache
Open profile

Australia / South Australia

d'Arenberg

McLaren Vale, value range, bold reds.

ShirazGrenacheCabernet SauvignonRiesling
Open profile

Australia / Margaret River

Leeuwin Estate

Margaret River Chardonnay, Cabernet, Australian benchmark.

ChardonnayCabernet Sauvignon
Open profile

Australia / Clare Valley

Grosset

Clare Valley Riesling, dry white, seafood wine.

Riesling
Open profile

Argentina / Mendoza

Catena Alta

Mendoza, high-altitude Malbec, steak wine.

MalbecCabernet SauvignonChardonnay
Open profile

Argentina / Mendoza

Achaval-Ferrer

Mendoza Malbec, single-vineyard, steak bottle.

MalbecCabernet Sauvignon
Open profile

Argentina / Salta

Bodega Colome

Salta, high altitude, Torrontes, Malbec.

MalbecTorrontesCabernet Sauvignon
Open profile

Chile / Chile

Almaviva

Chile icon, Bordeaux blend, collector red.

Cabernet SauvignonCarmenereCabernet Franc
Open profile

Chile / Chile

Sena

Aconcagua, Chile icon, structured blend.

Cabernet SauvignonCarmenereMalbecPetit Verdot
Open profile

Chile / Chile

Montes

Chile range, value, recognizable shelf name.

Cabernet SauvignonCarmenereSyrahSauvignon Blanc
Open profile

Chile / Chile

Casa Lapostolle

Carmenere, Chile, polished reds.

CarmenereCabernet SauvignonMerlot
Open profile

South Africa / Franschhoek

Boekenhoutskloof

South Africa, Syrah, Cabernet, serious reds.

SyrahCabernet SauvignonSemillon
Open profile

South Africa / Constantia

Klein Constantia

Constantia, sweet wine, historic dessert bottle.

MuscatSauvignon Blanc
Open profile

Greece / Santorini

Assyrtiko by Gaia

Santorini, Assyrtiko, mineral white.

Assyrtiko
Open profile

Greece / Santorini

Domaine Sigalas

Santorini Assyrtiko, mineral white, seafood lane.

AssyrtikoAthiriAidani
Open profile

Greece / Naoussa

Kir-Yianni

Naoussa, Xinomavro, Greek red.

XinomavroAssyrtikoMalagousia
Open profile

South Africa / Western Cape

Alheit Vineyards

old-vine Chenin, South Africa, textured white.

Chenin Blanc
Open profile

Portugal / Dao

Alvaro Castro

Dao, fresh Portuguese reds, value white.

Touriga NacionalTinta RorizEncruzado
Open profile

United States / Washington

Andrew Will

Washington Bordeaux blends, savory reds, cellar lane.

Cabernet SauvignonMerlotCabernet Franc
Open profile

Italy / Tuscany

Argiano

Montalcino, Brunello, Tuscan range.

SangioveseCabernet SauvignonMerlot
Open profile

Italy / Sicily

Benanti

Etna, volcanic reds and whites, seafood lane.

Nerello MascaleseCarricante
Open profile

United States / Washington

Betz Family Winery

Washington Syrah and Cabernet, serious dinner reds.

SyrahCabernet SauvignonGrenache
Open profile

United States / California

Bryant Family Vineyard

Pritchard Hill, Napa Cabernet, cellar lane.

Cabernet Sauvignon
Open profile

France / Bordeaux

Chateau Figeac

Saint-Emilion, Cabernet Franc, cellar red.

Cabernet FrancMerlotCabernet Sauvignon
Open profile

Lebanon / Bekaa Valley

Chateau Ksara

Lebanon value, red blends, historic producer.

Cabernet SauvignonSyrahCinsault
Open profile

France / Bordeaux

Chateau Montrose

Saint-Estephe, powerful Bordeaux, steak wine.

Cabernet SauvignonMerlotCabernet Franc
Open profile

Lebanon / Bekaa Valley

Chateau Musar

Lebanon icon, savory red, cellar curiosity.

Cabernet SauvignonCinsaultCarignan
Open profile

France / Bordeaux

Chateau Palmer

Margaux, elegant Bordeaux, gift bottle.

Cabernet SauvignonMerlotPetit Verdot
Open profile

Chile / Chile

Clos Apalta

Colchagua, Carmenere blend, cellar red.

CarmenereCabernet SauvignonMerlot
Open profile

France / Burgundy

Coche-Dury

Meursault, white Burgundy icon, Chardonnay reference.

Chardonnay
Open profile

Chile / Chile

Concha y Toro Don Melchor

Chile Cabernet icon, structured red, steak wine.

Cabernet Sauvignon
Open profile

United States / California

Corison Winery

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

Cabernet Sauvignon
Open profile

France / Bordeaux

Cos d'Estournel

Saint-Estephe, structured Bordeaux, collector red.

Cabernet SauvignonMerlotCabernet Franc
Open profile

Australia / Margaret River

Cullen Wines

Margaret River, biodynamic Cabernet, Chardonnay.

Cabernet SauvignonChardonnaySauvignon Blanc
Open profile

United States / Washington

DeLille Cellars

Washington blends, polished reds, dinner party.

Cabernet SauvignonMerlotSauvignon Blanc
Open profile

Spain / Rias Baixas

Do Ferreiro

Albarino benchmark, seafood white, Atlantic freshness.

Albarino
Open profile

New Zealand / Marlborough

Dog Point Vineyard

Marlborough, Sauvignon, richer white, Pinot.

Sauvignon BlancPinot NoirChardonnay
Open profile

France / Bordeaux

Domaine de Chevalier

Graves, red and white Bordeaux, food-friendly classic.

Cabernet SauvignonMerlotSauvignon BlancSemillon
Open profile

France / Burgundy

Domaine Ramonet

Chassagne-Montrachet, white Burgundy, cellar white.

ChardonnayPinot Noir
Open profile

France / Burgundy

Dominique Lafon

Burgundy range, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir.

ChardonnayPinot Noir
Open profile

Germany / Mosel

Dr. H. Thanisch

Mosel classic, Riesling sweetness ladder, food white.

Riesling
Open profile

New Zealand / Martinborough

Dry River

Martinborough, Pinot, aromatic whites, cellar lane.

Pinot NoirRieslingGewurztraminer
Open profile

France / Bordeaux

Ducru-Beaucaillou

Saint-Julien, polished Bordeaux, cellar lane.

Cabernet SauvignonMerlot
Open profile

United States / California

Dunn Vineyards

Howell Mountain, structured Cabernet, cellar red.

Cabernet Sauvignon
Open profile

Austria / Wachau

Emmerich Knoll

Wachau, serious dry whites, food wine.

Gruner VeltlinerRiesling
Open profile

Spain / Canary Islands

Envinate

Atlantic Spain, volcanic reds, fresh whites.

Listan NegroMenciaAlbarino
Open profile

Chile / Chile

Errazuriz

Aconcagua, Chile range, reliable shelf name.

Cabernet SauvignonCarmenereSauvignon Blanc
Open profile

United States / California

Far Niente

Napa gift bottle, Chardonnay, Cabernet.

Cabernet SauvignonChardonnay
Open profile

Portugal / Bairrada

Filipa Pato

Bairrada, sparkling, fresh reds and whites.

BagaBicalArinto
Open profile

Germany / Mosel

Fritz Haag

Mosel Riesling, Kabinett, Spatlese, delicate white.

Riesling
Open profile

United States / California

Frog's Leap

Napa freshness, organic farming, approachable classics.

Cabernet SauvignonSauvignon BlancZinfandel
Open profile

Italy / Piedmont

G.D. Vajra

Piedmont range, Barolo, food-friendly reds.

NebbioloBarberaDolcettoRiesling
Open profile

Israel / Galilee

Golan Heights Winery

Galilee, structured reds, cool-climate Israeli wine.

Cabernet SauvignonSyrahChardonnay
Open profile

United States / Washington

Gramercy Cellars

Walla Walla Syrah, savory style, food red.

SyrahCabernet SauvignonGrenache
Open profile

New Zealand / Marlborough

Greywacke

Marlborough Sauvignon, textured white, seafood lane.

Sauvignon BlancPinot Noir
Open profile

United States / California

Grgich Hills Estate

Napa Chardonnay, historic California, dinner white.

ChardonnayCabernet SauvignonZinfandel
Open profile

Germany / Rheinhessen

Gunderloch

Rheinhessen Riesling, dry and sweet, value white.

Riesling
Open profile

United States / California

Harlan Estate

cult Napa Cabernet, steakhouse gift, cellar reference.

Cabernet SauvignonMerlotCabernet Franc
Open profile

Portugal / Alentejo

Herdade do Esporao

Alentejo, value reds and whites, grocery confidence.

Alicante BouschetAragonezAntao Vaz
Open profile

Italy / Tuscany

Isole e Olena

Chianti Classico, Super Tuscan, dinner red.

SangioveseCabernet Sauvignon
Open profile

Lebanon / Bekaa Valley

Ixsir

Lebanon range, mountain wines, Mediterranean food.

SyrahCabernet SauvignonMerwah
Open profile

Italy / Friuli

Jermann

Friuli, textured whites, seafood lane.

Sauvignon BlancPinot GrigioChardonnay
Open profile

South Africa / Stellenbosch

Kanonkop Estate

Stellenbosch, Pinotage, Cabernet, grill wine.

PinotageCabernet Sauvignon
Open profile

Austria / Burgenland

Kracher

Austrian sweet wine, dessert bottle, gift lane.

WelschrieslingChardonnayZweigelt
Open profile

New Zealand / Auckland

Kumeu River

Kumeu Chardonnay, Burgundy-minded white, value benchmark.

Chardonnay
Open profile

United States / Washington

L'Ecole No 41

Walla Walla, Washington classics, reliable shelf name.

Cabernet SauvignonMerlotSemillon
Open profile

Germany / Rheingau

Leitz

Rheingau Riesling, dry white, grocery confidence.

RieslingSpatburgunder
Open profile

Italy / Friuli

Livio Felluga

Friuli whites, reliable Italian table bottles.

FriulanoPinot GrigioSauvignon Blanc
Open profile

Austria / Kamptal

Loimer

Kamptal, Gruner, Riesling, accessible shelf name.

Gruner VeltlinerRieslingZweigelt
Open profile

Portugal / Douro

Luis Seabra

Douro, fresh dry reds and mineral whites.

Touriga NacionalRabigatoCodega
Open profile

Slovenia / Brda

Marjan Simcic

Slovenia, Brda whites, food-friendly texture.

Ribolla GiallaSauvignon BlancChardonnay
Open profile

United States / California

Matthiasson

fresh California, lighter wines, food-friendly bottles.

Ribolla GiallaCabernet SauvignonMerlotChardonnay
Open profile

United States / California

Mayacamas Vineyards

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

Cabernet SauvignonChardonnayMerlot
Open profile

South Africa / Stellenbosch

Meerlust

Stellenbosch classic, Bordeaux blend, Pinot.

Cabernet SauvignonMerlotPinot Noir
Open profile

Argentina / Mendoza

Mendel Wines

Mendoza classic, old vines, steak wine.

MalbecCabernet SauvignonSemillon
Open profile

United States / California

Mount Eden Vineyards

Santa Cruz Mountains, Chardonnay, Cabernet, cellar learning.

ChardonnayPinot NoirCabernet Sauvignon
Open profile

Slovenia / Brda

Movia

Brda, skin-contact whites, borderland wines.

Ribolla GiallaSauvignon BlancMerlot
Open profile

United States / California

Nickel & Nickel

single-vineyard Napa Cabernet, steak wine.

Cabernet Sauvignon
Open profile

Italy / Tuscany

Ornellaia

Bolgheri, Super Tuscan, gift bottle.

Cabernet SauvignonMerlotCabernet Franc
Open profile

Spain / Rias Baixas

Pazo de Senorans

Rias Baixas, Albarino, seafood white.

Albarino
Open profile

France / Bordeaux

Pichon Baron

Pauillac, structured Bordeaux, classic red.

Cabernet SauvignonMerlot
Open profile

France / Bordeaux

Pichon Lalande

Pauillac, elegant Bordeaux, cellar red.

Cabernet SauvignonMerlotCabernet Franc
Open profile

Italy / Veneto

Pieropan

Soave, crisp Italian white, seafood bottle.

GarganegaTrebbiano di Soave
Open profile

Australia / Margaret River

Pierro

Margaret River Chardonnay, serious white, dinner bottle.

ChardonnayCabernet SauvignonSemillon
Open profile

France / Bordeaux

Pontet-Canet

Pauillac, biodynamic Bordeaux, modern classic.

Cabernet SauvignonMerlot
Open profile

Israel / Galilee

Recanati

Israeli reds, Mediterranean grapes, dinner bottles.

CarignanMarselanCabernet Sauvignon
Open profile

New Zealand / Central Otago

Rippon

Wanaka, Pinot Noir, alpine freshness.

Pinot NoirRieslingGewurztraminer
Open profile

Germany / Rheingau

Robert Weil

Rheingau Riesling, classic estate, gift white.

Riesling
Open profile

United States / California

Rochioli

Russian River Pinot, Chardonnay, benchmark estate.

Pinot NoirChardonnaySauvignon Blanc
Open profile

South Africa / Stellenbosch

Rust en Vrede

Stellenbosch red, steak wine, structured blend.

Cabernet SauvignonSyrahMerlot
Open profile

United States / California

Screaming Eagle

Napa icon, collector Cabernet, reference bottle.

Cabernet SauvignonMerlotCabernet Franc
Open profile

France / Bordeaux

Smith Haut Lafitte

Pessac-Leognan, red and white Bordeaux, gift lane.

Cabernet SauvignonMerlotSauvignon BlancSemillon
Open profile

United States / California

Spottswoode

Napa Cabernet, estate wine, polished gift.

Cabernet SauvignonSauvignon Blanc
Open profile

Argentina / Mendoza

Susana Balbo

Mendoza range, Torrontes, Malbec, shelf confidence.

MalbecTorrontesCabernet Sauvignon
Open profile

Italy / Sicily

Tenuta delle Terre Nere

Etna, elegant Sicilian reds, mineral whites.

Nerello MascaleseCarricante
Open profile

Argentina / Mendoza

Trapiche

Mendoza value, Malbec, grocery shelf.

MalbecCabernet SauvignonChardonnay
Open profile

Italy / Tuscany

Tua Rita

Tuscan coast, Super Tuscan, polished red.

MerlotCabernet SauvignonSyrah
Open profile

Australia / Hunter Valley

Tyrrell's

Hunter Valley Semillon, age-worthy white, Australian classic.

SemillonShirazChardonnay
Open profile

Israel / Judean Hills

Tzora Vineyards

Judean Hills, structured red, regional identity.

Cabernet SauvignonSyrahSauvignon Blanc
Open profile

Chile / Chile

Undurraga

Chile value, grocery shelf, everyday reds.

Cabernet SauvignonCarmenereSauvignon Blanc
Open profile

Australia / Margaret River

Vasse Felix

Margaret River classic, Cabernet, Chardonnay.

Cabernet SauvignonChardonnaySemillon
Open profile

Chile / Chile

Vina Vik

Chile icon, Bordeaux blend, gift red.

Cabernet SauvignonCarmenereSyrah
Open profile

France / Burgundy

Vincent Dauvissat

Chablis benchmark, mineral Chardonnay, cellar white.

Chardonnay
Open profile

Germany / Rheinhessen

Weingut Keller

Rheinhessen, dry Riesling, collector white.

RieslingPinot Noir
Open profile

France / Burgundy

William Fevre

Chablis, mineral white, seafood-friendly.

Chardonnay
Open profile

United States / Washington

Woodward Canyon

Washington Cabernet, structured reds, dinner bottle.

Cabernet SauvignonMerlotChardonnay
Open profile

Israel / Galilee

Yarden

Golan Heights, recognizable shelf name, dinner reds.

Cabernet SauvignonChardonnaySyrah
Open profile