DAOU Vineyards is based on DAOU Mountain in the Adelaida District of Paso Robles, one of the region’s most prestigious high-elevation sites. Founded in 2007 by brothers Georges Daou and Daniel Daou, the winery focuses heavily on Bordeaux varieties grown on calcareous limestone soils. Their wines are known for combining Paso ripeness with structural tension — often framed as a Napa–Bordeaux hybrid from Paso terroir.
Darioush was founded in 1997 by Iranian-born collector and entrepreneur Darioush Khaledi in Napa Valley. The estate is visually iconic, designed in the style of ancient Persian architecture, reflecting Khaledi’s heritage. Stylistically, the wines are luxurious and opulent — powerful Cabernet Sauvignon built for prestige dining and collector appeal.
David Arthur Vineyards sits atop Pritchard Hill, one of Napa Valley’s most elite mountain terroirs. Founded in the late 1970s by Donald Hess’s contemporary David Long and his family, the winery helped pioneer high-elevation Cabernet production. The wines are structured, mineral-driven, and built for aging — classic mountain Napa in profile.
Dominus was established in 1983 by Christian Moueix of Château Pétrus fame, bringing Right Bank Bordeaux philosophy to Napa Valley fruit. Located in Yountville, the estate focuses on restrained winemaking and dry-farmed vineyards. The wines emphasize structure, graphite, and age-worthiness rather than overt California ripeness.
Double Diamond is the second label of Fred Schrader’s famed Schrader Cellars, launched to provide a more accessible entry point into the portfolio. Founded in the 2010s, the wines draw from high-quality Napa Cabernet sources while being crafted for earlier drinkability. Stylistically, they retain Schrader polish — dark fruit, espresso, and velvety tannins — at a lower price tier.
DuMOL was founded in 1996 in the Russian River Valley and has become one of Sonoma’s most respected cool-climate specialists. Under winemaker Andy Smith, the winery focuses on vineyard-designate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The wines are known for intensity balanced by precision — lush California fruit framed by Burgundian structure.
Foxen Winery was founded in 1985 by partners Bill Wathen and Dick Doré in Santa Barbara County. The estate focuses on Rhône and Burgundian varieties grown in the cool-climate corridors of the Santa Maria and Santa Ynez Valleys. Their wines balance coastal freshness with California generosity, often showing savory herbal complexity.
Frank Family Vineyards was founded in 1992 by former Disney executive Rich Frank in Calistoga. The winery produces a wide portfolio including Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and sparkling wine. Their style balances Napa richness with polished accessibility, making them strong by-the-glass and list performers.
Harlan Estate, founded in 1984 by Bill Harlan, is one of Napa Valley’s original cult wineries. Located in Oakville, the estate was conceived as a First Growth–level Bordeaux blend from California terroir. The wines are powerful, layered, and extraordinarily age-worthy — among the most collectible in the New World.
Harvey & Harriet is a Paso Robles Cabernet-focused label within the Booker portfolio. Named after founder Eric Jensen’s parents, the brand offers a more approachable stylistic tier than Booker’s Rhône-heavy cult wines. The wines emphasize ripe fruit, soft tannins, and immediate drinkability.
Heitz Cellar was established in 1961 by Joe Heitz and became one of Napa’s early champions of restrained, age-worthy Cabernet Sauvignon. The winery gained fame for its Martha’s Vineyard bottling, known for eucalyptus and longevity. Stylistically, Heitz represents classic Napa before the era of heavy extraction and high alcohol.
The Hess Collection was founded in 1978 by Swiss entrepreneur Donald Hess on Mount Veeder in Napa Valley. The estate combines high-elevation viticulture with a strong commitment to art, housing a contemporary art museum onsite. Their wines — particularly Cabernet — show mountain structure balanced by modern polish.