Our Selected Wineries
The Quintessential Wines roster of multi-generational, family owned-and-operated wineries, gives you wines reflecting the best, most authentic expression of the terroir from their respective vineyards. Salud!
Wineries from Argentina

Bodegas Bianchi
Argentina
Bodegas Bianchi is a 4th generation family-owned Argentine producer making wines in San Rafael, Mendoza, since 1928; decanting the winemaking experience, family values and innovation for four generations. Since the beginning, we are recognized for reflecting our terroir and style in each of our wines.

L10
Argentina
In collaboration with the Messi Foundation, Valentin Bianchi presents L10 wines – honoring the Argentine soccer super-star. Proceeds from the sale of L10 wines will help fund health and education initiatives for disadvantaged children.

New Age
Argentina
The most popular way to enjoy New Age is in a “Tincho” – on the rocks with a slice of lime. Inspired by third-generation winemaker, Valentin Eduardo Bianchi’s childhood nickname, the drink quickly became one of the most popular cocktails in Buenos Aires. This famed Argentinean tradition has now made its way to the United States.

Pascual Toso
Argentina
Founded in 1890, Pascual Toso remains faithful to its principles: Tradition, Authenticity and Innovation. Pascual Toso reflects the authentic essence of Las Barrancas, the location of its single‐vineyard estate in Maipú, Mendoza characterized by premium soils. Today, the Maipú area is considered by technicians to be the prime wine-producing area in Argentina.
Wineries from Australia

3 Rings
Australia
Founded in 2004, 3 Rings produces its exceptional Shiraz from the rich terroir of Australia’s famed Barossa Valley. Sourcing grapes from ancient soils and storied vines, up to 85 years old for the Reserve Shiraz, 3 Rings has consistently garnered 90+ ratings from world wine media since its founding.

Kay Brothers
Australia

Paringa
Australia

Vintage Longbottom
Australia
Family comes first for inspiring mother-daughter duo, Kim and Margo Longbottom as they reimagine the future for their handcrafted wine business. 10 years after the family’s tragic loss of father Mark, Kim debuted Vintage Longbottom in partnership with her daughter – sourcing Henry’s Drive and ‘H’ from Australia’s McLaren Vale and Adelaide Hills.
Wineries from California

Atlas Peak
California, United States
Atlas Peak Wines was founded in 1987, 5 years before the AVA’s designation, with the intent to make world class wine. High altitudes, specific soils & a unique climate proved conducive for growing premium Cabernet Sauvignon, our hero varietal. The label draws inspiration from Greek mythology’s story of Atlas; a Titan condemned to hold up the sky for eternity.

Eponymous
California, United States
Following the sale of his family’s renowned winery in 1994, Robert Pepi no longer could use his name on a wine label. Therefore, the first wine he has made for himself since the sale reflects explains the predicament and reminds us that “wine should be fun”. Eponymous is "one for whom or which something is or is believed to be named". Bob Pepi has given it his own playful definition, “a play on words by one who is unable to use his family name on his own bottle of wine”.

Foppiano Vineyards
California, United States
Founded in 1896 by Giovanni Foppiano, Foppiano Vineyards is one of Sonoma County’s oldest continually-operated, family-owned wineries. The vision of the 5th generation of Foppianos, together with Giovanni’s foresight to purchase land in the Russian River Valley, guides our family into the future – creating a world class wine program representative of our history.

Geyser Peak
United States
Geyser Peak is a family-owned and operated business, sourcing fruit from famed winegrowing regions of California and capturing the essence of Sonoma terroir. The wines speak to a sense of adventure, community and provenance—made for enjoying wherever life takes you.

Ironstone
California, United States
The Kautz family settled in Lodi, CA in 1926, founded their first winery in 1968, and later expanded their vineyard holdings to more than 5,000 acres in the Sierra Foothills. Today, the Kautz Family continues to produce acclaimed wines in the town of Murphy and are commitment to sustainable viticulture practices that improve the health of the vineyards and larger environment.

Lucas & Lewellen
California, United States
In 1975 a friendship became a life-long partnership, converging on the belief in the quality of Santa Barbara. Over the next 30 years Lucas & Lewellen would acquire over 400 acres of vineyards, aiming to stay true to the region’s cool climate style. The fruit has an unusually long "hang time" on the vine, allowing it to fully develop and produce wines of distinctive character.

Outlot Wines
California, United States
Outlot is a tribute to Healdsburg’s Magnolia Peninsula – an area brimming with stories of historic ranches and pastoral farmland. Threatened by development in the early 1970s, farmers fought to protect the land, which stands as a testament to stewardship to this day. Outlot wines aim to capture the spirit of the land and the sentiment of preservation

Samuel Charles
California, United States
Samuel Charles wines are the signature label of successful importer Dennis Kreps. Renowned Napa Valley winemaker Robert Pepi is the magician behind these stellar wines. Grapes for the Oak Knoll cabernet sauvignon are sourced from the benchlands of the Mayacamas Mountain Range and sauvignon blanc grapes coming from the High Valley AVA of Lake County, CA. The results are truly exceptional unique wines made from the regions best vines.

Two Angels
California, United States
Two Angels are storied labels pointing out the hilarity of inebriation and the trauma of the morning after. Excessive joy must be countered by equally excessive sorrow - an allegorical warning to drink sparingly or “suffer the consequences.” Sourced from the appropriately named High Valley AVA – a high hanging valley ringed with steep volcanic hillsides.

XY Zin Wines
California, United States
XYZin celebrates the pioneering spirit of California grape growing by focusing on the heritage grape Zinfandel. It is a versatile and unique grape with an aura about it that holds the rustic appeal of an easy-drinking informal wine. In crafting the wines, the winemaker works with vines ranging in age from 18 to 100+ years.
Wineries from Chile
Wineries from France

Cachette
France
Founded in 1982, Bodegas Muriel’s cellars are in the historic village of Elciego, renowned for of the best “terroir” in Rioja. Today, Julian and his son Javier run the winery with the mission to meld the long-held winemaking traditions with new technologies to make wines that express the best qualities of the grapes coming from these fertile Riojan vineyards.

Champagne Palmer
France
Founded in 1947 and established in Reims, Palmer & Co is an ultra-premium Champagne House with over 500 acres of vineyards classified as Grand and Premier Crus in the Montagne de Reims area. During the blending process, they account for the elegance and balance of the iconic Palmer & Co style.

Chateau Ferry Lacombe
France
In 1442, the Ferry family settled in Côtes de Provence and founded Chateau Ferry Lacombe. Michel Pinot acquired the winery and vineyards in 2000 and runs the winery together with his two children, Matthieu and Alexandra, today. The Pinot family has one ambition: “to produce exceptional wines from a remarkable terroir.”

Georges Duboeuf
France
For more than four centuries, the Duboeuf family has been producing wine. Georges, who passed away in January, 2020, was well-known for his dynamism, created Les Vins Georges Duboeuf in September of 1964. This historical date also marked the start of his wine merchant business -- selecting, bottling and selling fine French wines from the Beaujolais and Mâconnais regions of Burgundy In the process, Georges and his wines became world famous.

Gustave Lorentz
France
The Lorentz family has been making wine in the heart of Alsace, France since 1836. Charles Lorentz Sr., grandfather of the current president of Gustave Lorentz, developed his vineyards on the hills of Altenberg de Bergheim, in the foothills of the Vosges Mountains, which has grown to 85 acres in this extraordinary Grand Cru terroir.

Famille Bouey—Bordeaux, France
France
In 1821, Jean Bouey purchased the family’s first vines in the heart of the Médoc. Since then, two centuries of his descendants have contributed to the business—making Famille Bouey one of the last family-owned wine trading companies in Bordeaux.
Since 2007, Famille Bouey has worked with winemaker Stéphane Derenoncourt. The wines he crafts for Famille Bouey are exquisite, modern, elegant and sensual. Stéphane has brought technical and eco-innovations to the winery and vineyards. All seven of Famille Bouey estates have the HVE environmental label—the highest such level available to farms and agriculture.

André Brunel—Southern Rhone Valley, France
France
The Brunel family has called the Châteauneuf-du-Pape region home since the 17th century—making wine for five generations. In 1971, André Brunel took the helm of the Domaine, growing rapidly and launching the infamous Cuvée Centenaire. In 2012, André’s son Fabrice joined to continue the family legacy. André Brunel wines reflect their region and origin while remaining elegant and subtle. The main grape variety grown is Grenache. 70% of their vines are planted to Grenache followed by 17% Mourvedre, 10% Syrah, and 3% Cinsault.
Wineries from Hungary
Wineries from Italy

Attilio Ghisolfi
Bussia, Italy
Attilio Ghisolfi is established in the Piedmont region of Italy – with its history of agriculture and reputation for highly-praised and prized Barolo wines. In 1985 Carlo Ghisolfi bought property in what is now known as the “Cru Bussia”. Then, in 1987 Carlo’s grandson and great-grandson, Attilio and Gianmarco, joined the family business.

Bel Colle
Verduno, Italy
Established in 1977, Bel Colle is located in Verduno of the Barolo DOCG – known for producing delicate exceptionally elegant wines. The winery was purchased in 2015 by Luca Bosio, an innovative young winemaker in Piedmont representing the third generation of his winemaking family.

La Mannella-Cortonesi
Italy
Established in the 1970’s and located in one of the most valuable areas in the region, The La Mannella farm owned by the Cortonesi family, covers 138 acres – 19 of which are devoted to producing a deep and elegant Brunello di Montalcino. The winery works according to tradition while employing modern technologies to enhance the wines made.

Luca Bosio
Italy
Third-generation winemaker Luca Bosio tends the 60-acre estate in the Langhe district of Italy’s Piedmont region, purchased by his grandparents in 1967. Raised among the vines and following his studies in oenology at the fabled University of Turin, Luca developed theories on the best ways to preserve the aroma and structure of wines as diverse as Moscato and Barolo.

Tropical Moscato
Italy
Tropical Moscato bursts with the very best Moscato Italy has to offer, with a blend of 100% all natural fruit in each bottle; real passion fruit and mango from Brazil, Italian white peaches, cranberries, strawberries and blueberries from the Italian Alps and grapefruit sourced from Sicily. Tropical Moscato is a delicious blend that captures the aromas and flavors of the tropics in every bottle.
Fresh, fruity and fun! You’ll be swept away into tropical daydreams with your first sip.
“Bright and refreshing, Paradise in a glass!”

Vino dei Fratelli
Italy
Our label shows an ancient Roman coin struck in 46 BC depicting two of the most famous FRATELLI (brothers) in the Roman religion. Castor and Pollux fell in love with beautiful sisters who were already betrothed. The brothers challenged their rivals, but Castor was mortally wounded. Zeus placed both their immortal souls in the sky as symbols of brotherly love – today’s constellation Gemini.

Tenuta Carobbio—Tuscany, Italy
Italy
Tenuta Carobbio is located in the Conca d'Oro di Panzano in Chianti, halfway between Florence and Siena, in the center of a natural amphitheater. A privileged geographical position, embraced by the hills and protected by the mountains. The near-perfect position, altitude, and soils yield marvelous grapes—of which Sangiovese is the undisputed king. Thanks to the supervision of the Novarese family and dedication of winemaker Dario Faccin and his close-knit team—Carobbio produces a prestigious collection of Italian wines including: Chianti Classico, Chianti Riserva and Vin Santo.
Wineries from Portugal

Herdade São Miguel
Portugal
Established in 2003, Herdade of São Miguel holds quality at the utmost importance in their wines. The winery is located in Alentejo – a region covering a third of Portugal’s land and only a tenth of the population, making it a place of natural beauty. Herdade of São Miguel’s winery is nestled in the vineyards and built in a minimalist style.

Quinta do Vallado
Portugal
Family-owned since 1716 by the legendary Doña Antonia Adelaide Ferreira, the Quinta do Vallado estate is now in its sixth generation – making it one of the oldest and most famous Quintas in the Douro region. 80+ year old vines make up almost 40% of the estate’s vineyards, surrounding the new state-of-the-art winery and hotel making Quinta do Vallado a premium travel destination.

Vila Nova
Portugal
The Lencastre family’s royal residence is Vila Nova, located in Portugal’s Vinho Verde region. The only remnant of the home’s 12th century form is an ivy-covered stone tower on the property. In the late 1970s, the family planted native Portuguese wine varietals over 29 acres. In 2003, Bernardo Lencastre revitalized the vineyards and started making Vinho Verde.
Wineries from South Africa
Wineries from Spain

Bodegas Muriel
Spain
Founded in 1982, Bodegas Muriel’s cellars are in the historic village of Elciego, renowned for of the best “terroir” in Rioja. Today, Julian and his son Javier run the winery with the mission to meld the long-held winemaking traditions with new technologies to make wines that express the best qualities of the grapes coming from these fertile Riojan vineyards.

Bodegas Ollauri (Conde de los Andes)
Spain
In 2014 Muriel Wines acquired the Conde de los Andes brand, buildings and old vintages stock realizing the dream of rescuing one of the most historical names and places in Rioja. After two years of efforts, the renewed Conde de los Andes wine range and spectacular underground cellar caves of the winery, a masterpiece of traditional wine architecture, reopened the public.

Pazo Cilleiro
Spain
Pazo Cilleiro selects grapes from small vineyards surrounding the Salnés Valley winery, in the heart of the Rías Baixas appellation. Farmed in the traditional pergola system, the vines are 20-25 years old. All processes, from vineyard to winery, are focused to extract the maximum quality of this highly concentrated grape.

Vina Eguia
Spain
The Vina Eguia winery was established in 1973 in Elciego and purchased by Bodegas Muriel in 2010. Elciego is a historic village in the Rioja Alavesa, bordering the Spanish “Basque” region. In Basque “Eguia” means “truth”. The brand is symbolized by an open hand over the label, which is in the shape of an open book – analogous to putting one’s hand on a bible to swear to the truth of what one is saying.