  Symington Family EstatesSymington Family Estates are the world’s leading producers of premium quality Ports with combined sales of Port now making up 38% of all premium Port sold throughout the world. Symington Family Estates which includes amongst others the famous Port houses of Graham’s, Dow’s and Smith Woodhouse, are the only British Port companies to be entirely owned and managed by one family.  Miguel TorresThe Torres family has been making wine in the ancient Catalán town of Vilafranca del Penedès, south-west of Barcelona, since the 17th Century. It is this tradition combined with innovation, dynamism and commitment to quality that has put Torres firmly on the world map. In 2006 Torres were awarded European Winery of the Year in Wine Enthusiast's Annual Wine Star Awards  E. GuigalThe Guigal Family owns vineyards in Condrieu and the Côte-Rôtie with illustrious plots producing wines that have each become flagships of their appellations. The Guigal domain was founded in 1946 by Etienne Guigal in the ancient village of Ampuis, home of the wines of the Côte-Rôtie. Despite his young age, Marcel Guigal took over from his father in 1961, winning Decanter Man of the Year in 2006. Today, Philippe Guigal, oenologist and third generation winemaker, continues the family endeavour, producing great wines of the Rhône Valley.  Bouchard Père et FilsMaison Bouchard Père et Fils is one of the oldest producers and vineyard owners in the Côte d’Or. A family wine merchant business was first established by Michel Bouchard and his son Joseph in Beaune in 1731. In 1995 Bouchard Père et Fils was bought by Joseph Henriot, whose family have been growers and producers in Champagne for over 200 years. Since then, Joseph Henriot has taken every opportunity to continue the Bouchard family tradition of investing in fine vineyards, and has restored the 15th Century Château de Beaune.  William FèvreThe William Fèvre Domaine is one of the greatest in Chablis. The Fèvre family have been prominent in Chablis for over 250 years and William Fèvre’s father founded Domaine de la Maladière in 1959. William Fèvre was a great champion of Chablis in the 1980’s and built what was then the most advanced winery in the region. In 1998 Joseph Henriot picked up the torch and installed an inspired winemaker, in the form of Didier Seguier. Since then, the wines from Domaine William Fèvre have become the benchmark for classic Chablis.  Jackson Family WinesJackson Family Wines is owned by Jess Jackson and Barbara Banke who had a vision to create a global wine company known for its extraordinary premium and luxury wines from many of the greatest wine-growing regions of the world. In 2007 Jess Jackson was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award in Wine Enthusiast's Annual Wine Star Awards.  ChartreuseChartreuse is a unique spirit. Not only is it the only green coloured spirit in the world made from completely natural ingredients but at 55% ABV it is also one of the strongest and has an unusual and fascinating history.  Blandy'sJohn Blandy first set foot in Madeira in 1807 when, as a 23 year old soldier. Five generations later the Blandy family still live on the island and are closely involved with all aspects of the company business. In 1989 the Symington Family joined forces with the Blandy’s and, through their joint expertise in wine making and marketing, the company is now the leading producer of premium quality wine on the island. In 2007 Francisco Albuquerque from Madeira Wine Company won the International Wine Challenge Fortified Winemaker of the year for the second consecutive time.  Janneau ArmagnacFounded in 1851 by Pierre Etienne Janneau, Janneau is the oldest of the great Houses of Armagnac and the most awarded armagnac in the world. Janneau’s vast stocks and unparalleled collection of old Armagnacs enables the skilful blending of several different Armagnacs to create consistent, award-winning styles.  Baron Philippe de RothschildIt all started when the Baron Nathaniel arrived in Pauillac from England in 1853. He then bought the Château Brane Mouton from a Parisian banker and became the first Rothschild family member to dedicate his life to his vineyard and wines. Since then, respect and love of the land, innovation and passion in the product, dedication to markets and consumers have become the milestones of one of the most influential families in the wine industry.  Antonio BarbadilloFounded in 1821 and famous for their Manzanilla, Antonio Barbadillo SA remains under family control today. Seventeen bodegas in prime position in Sanlúcar de Barrameda, with reserves of more than 45000 butts, enable Barbadillo to provide world markets with the highest quality Manzanilla and Sherries.  Hugel & FilsHugel & Fils was founded in 1639, it is still 100% family owed and is managed by the 12th consecutive Generation today. Owners of a 70 acre estate in Riquewihr in prime sites more than half of which are Grand Cru. The Hugel estates are planted with only the noble grape varieties of Alsace, with vines aging from 4 years up to 70. Hugel wines, with their distinctive yellow labels, express the pure varietal character of Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Pinot Gris with no manipulation from oaking or sweetening.  LadoucetteFor over 600 years the Ladoucette family have been producing wines from their 165 hectare family estate of Château du Nozet in Pouilly, and are now renowned for producing some of the worlds finest Sauvignon Blancs from the Loire Valley.
 Tyrrell's WinesProudly family owned for 150 years, Tyrrell’s is a wine company rich in history and pioneering achievements and has since grown to become one of Australia’s most prestigious winemakers. Today 4th generation owner Bruce Tyrrell AM and his children, John, Chris and Jane, work closely together continuing to produce the highest quality wines.  Torbreck Vintner'sOne of Australia’s leading wineries, Torbreck Vintners was founded by David Powell in 1994. Torbreck exclusively produces wines from the most revered vineyards in the Barossa Valley, home thanks to its freedom from Phylloxera to some of the oldest vines and clonal material in the world. The wines have been praised effusively since the beginning by the world’s leading wine critics, journalists and opinion leaders and are represented in the wine lists of the world’s best restaurants.  TrapicheTrapiche are located in Mendoza, at the foothills’ of the Andes. Over the last 125 years Trapiche’s reputation has grown because of their pioneering and innovative spirit and their dedication to quality and diversity to produce the highest quality wines. They represent ‘the richness of diversity’ in Argentina, with over a 1000 ha of their own vineyards and taking advantage of the different soils and climates, Trapiche have specialised in obtaining the best fruit from their “terroir”.  Barone RicasoliThe Barons Ricasoli have occupied Brolio for the 10 centuries since they established it in 1141, and during this time they have shaped the history of the Chianti Classico territory and its wines. Today, Barone Ricasoli, is the fourth oldest company in the world still run by its founding family and the first in Italy in the field of wine. It is the largest estate inside the Chianti Classico appellation, possessing 250 hectares planted to vine.  Wente Family EstateFounded more than 125 years ago, Wente Vineyards is America’s oldest, continuously operated family-owned winery. Today, the winery maintains its leadership in Californian winegrowing under the ownership and management of the fourth and fifth generations of the Wente family. The winery draws from over 2,000 acres of vineyards in the Livermore Valley, San Francisco Bay and 800 acres in Arroyo Seco, Monterey County. Supervision of production by fifth generation winemaker Karl D. Wente ensures quality at every step of the winemaking process, from the vine to the bottle.  Maison SichelAs Château owner, producer and négociant, Maison Sichel has remained a family owned company since its creation in 1883. Sirius, the flagship brand of the Sichel family, named after the brightest star in the solar system, was born out of this belief.  ChakanaChakana literally means “a bridge” in the ancestral indigenous language and refers to the link between the Andean culture and the Modern world. Owned by the Pelizzatti Family, this modern business is located south of the city of Mendoza in Argentina. The wines are made from own grapes grown in the 150 Ha estate at the foothill of the Andes.
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