Sonoma's Cabernet country, Alexander Valley produces rich, approachable reds with soft tannins and ripe fruit. Warm days and benchland vineyards create wines that rival Napa at friendlier prices.

The most structured wines of the Côte de Beaune, Pommard produces powerful, tannic Pinot Noir built for aging. Iron-rich clay soils give these wines their distinctive muscle and dark-fruited intensity.

Home to the legendary Montrachet Grand Cru, Puligny-Montrachet produces Burgundy's most refined white wines. Elegance, precision, and mineral intensity define these Chardonnays, which set the global benchmark for the variety.

The birthplace and sole legitimate source of true Champagne, this northerly French region produces the world's most celebrated sparkling wine through méthode traditionnelle. Chalky soils and cool climate create wines of unparalleled elegance.

Home to Romanée-Conti and La Tâche, Vosne-Romanée is arguably the world's most prestigious wine village. Its Pinot Noirs combine power with extraordinary finesse, displaying a complexity that has captivated collectors for centuries.

Spain's flagship wine region, Rioja produces world-class Tempranillo with a distinctive aging classification system. From fruit-forward Joven to complex Gran Reserva, these wines offer exceptional value and ageability.