Grapes From These Vineyards Make California's Top Wines — Here Are 16 Names to Know

"I note that Sangiacomo Vineyards, farmed by a family who began planting grapes in 1969 after emigrating from Genoa, now covers about 1,600 acres in Sonoma and supplies over 90 producers, consistently producing sought-after Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Representative wines include the vibrant 2022 Barnett Vineyards Sangiacomo Chardonnay (floral, citrus, stone fruit), the 2021 Sangiacomo Family Vineyards Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir (clove-tinged cherry, satiny tannins), and the 2022 Schug Sangiacomo Vineyard Pinot Noir (muscular, spicy, tart cherry and blood orange)." - Ray Isle, Jonathan Cristaldi