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Napa, United States
Domaine Chandon has anchored Yountville's wine country since its first vintage in 1976, establishing the Carneros corridor as a credible address for méthode traditionnelle sparkling wine long before the valley's Cabernet reputation calcified. Under winemaker Pauline Lhote and recognised with a Pearl 2 Star Prestige award in 2025, the estate operates as both a serious sparkling producer and one of the Napa Valley's most visited tasting destinations.

Grafschaft, Germany
Jacquart's German operation in Grafschaft carries the Reims house's maison identity into the heart of Europe, working under winemaker Floriane Eznack and earning a Pearl 2 Star Prestige recognition in 2025. Founded in 1962, the house occupies a distinct tier among Champagne producers with a German footprint, positioning itself between the large négociant houses and smaller grower operations. For those tracing premium Champagne in central Europe, Grafschaft is a credible address.

Correns, France
A Provençal estate with roots stretching back to 1970, Château Miraval sits in the Correns valley and has earned a Pearl 2 Star Prestige rating in 2025 under the stewardship of winemaker Marc Perrin. The property occupies a quieter register than most high-profile French wine estates, letting the limestone and clay soils of the Var do the talking across its range.

Barsac, France
Château de l'Aumérade has produced Sauternes-appellation sweet wines from Barsac since its first recorded vintage in 1740, placing it among the appellation's longest-standing producers. Winemaker Fabienne Fabre oversees a program recognised with a Pearl 2 Star Prestige award in 2025. The estate sits on the left bank of the Garonne, where the confluence of morning mist and afternoon sun defines the botrytis conditions that shape every harvest.

Barsac, France
Château de Selle in Barsac carries a first vintage dating to 1940 and a 2025 Pearl 2 Star Prestige award, placing it among the appellation's most decorated producers. Under winemaker Jean-Pierre Perrin, the estate operates within Barsac's tradition of noble rot wines that rival Sauternes in complexity while retaining a lighter register. A visit here is a study in how place, patience, and precision converge in one of Bordeaux's most specific appellations.

Napa, United States
Established in 1876, Beringer Vineyards in St. Helena is the oldest continuously operating winery on Napa's storied Main Street corridor. The Rhine House, a slate-spired Victorian manor listed on the National Register of Historic Places, anchors a visit that spans both architectural heritage and a serious barrel-aging program under winemaker Mark Beringer. Pearl 2 Star Prestige recognition in 2025 confirms its continued standing among California's serious producers.

Santa Ynez, United States
Operating since 1994, Sunstone Winery on North Refugio Road in Santa Ynez has earned a Pearl 2 Star Prestige rating (2025) under winemaker Brittany Rice. The property sits within a Santa Barbara County wine corridor where estate character and post-harvest decisions define the tier. For visitors planning a Santa Ynez wine route, Sunstone represents one of the valley's more decorated stops.

Fargues, France
A five-star Relais & Châteaux property in the Var countryside, Château de Berne has been producing wine since 1780 and holds a Pearl 2 Star Prestige rating for 2025. Winemaker Alexis Cornu oversees a Provençal estate that sits roughly an hour from Cannes, combining a luxury hotel and spa with serious viticultural credentials in one of southern France's most characterful wine territories.

Solvang, United States
Rusack Vineyards has operated out of Ballard Canyon since 1987, placing it among Santa Ynez Valley's longer-established estates. Under winemaker Steve Gerbac, the property holds a Pearl 2 Star Prestige rating for 2025. For visitors to Solvang, it represents a grounded entry point into the canyon's distinct terroir and the broader Santa Barbara County wine conversation.

Los Olivos, United States
Storm Wines is a small-production winery in Los Olivos, Santa Barbara County, operated by winemaker Ernst Storm since its first vintage in 2006. Awarded Pearl 2 Star Prestige recognition in 2025, the project sits within a peer set of low-intervention, terroir-focused producers that have reshaped Santa Ynez Valley's reputation over the past two decades. Visiting requires advance planning; the address on San Marcos Avenue serves a direct-to-consumer, appointment-oriented model typical of the area's most sought-after small houses.

Napa, United States
Rutherford Hill Winery has operated from its hillside address on Rutherford Hill Road since its first vintage in 1976, placing it among Napa Valley's longer-established estates. Under winemaker Marisa Taylor, the property holds a Pearl 2 Star Prestige rating for 2025. The winery sits within the Rutherford appellation, one of the valley's most closely watched Cabernet Franc and Merlot addresses.

Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer, France
Château de Brégançon has produced wine from its Var coastline estate since 1970, with Guillaume and Matthieu Lobre now overseeing a program that earned a Pearl 2 Star Prestige rating in 2025. The property sits in the Bormes-les-Mimosas corridor, where the Mediterranean proximity and Provençal soils shape a distinctive house style. For anyone exploring the region's serious wine addresses, Brégançon belongs in the conversation.

Paso Robles, United States
Austin Hope Winery has been producing Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon from its Live Oak Road estate since 2000, earning a Pearl 2 Star Prestige recognition in 2025. Winemaker Austin Hope has built a program around the Westside's calcareous soils and diurnal temperature swings, positioning the label among Paso Robles' serious Bordeaux-focused producers. The winery is a logical anchor for any structured tour of the region's upper tier.

Sonoma, United States
Ram's Gate Winery sits at the southern end of the Sonoma Valley, where the Carneros fog line shapes the growing season as much as any winemaking decision. Under winemaker Joe Nielsen, the estate has built a program rooted in the cooler end of the appellation, earning a Pearl 2 Star Prestige rating in 2025. Its first vintage dates to 2010, placing it among the more considered entrants in California's recent wave of estate-focused producers.

Dundee, United States
Bergstrom Wines has been shaping the Dundee Hills conversation around Burgundian-informed Pinot Noir and Chardonnay since its first vintage in 1999. Winemaker Josh Bergstrom trained in Burgundy, and that formation shows in wines built for restraint and site expression rather than market weight. Visits are by appointment only at their Worden Hill Road address, and the operation carries a Pearl 2 Star Prestige rating for 2025.

Calistoga, United States
A 13th-century Tuscan castle replicated stone by stone in Napa Valley's northern reaches, Castello di Amorosa holds a Pearl 2 Star Prestige rating for 2025 and has produced wine under winemaker Brooks Painter since its first vintage in 2003. The property sits at the quieter, geothermally warmed end of the valley near Calistoga, where the tasting experience is as much about architecture and place as it is about the wine in the glass.

Healdsburg, United States
Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery has operated out of Healdsburg's Dry Creek Valley since its first vintage in 1987, building a sustained reputation across Sonoma's premium tier. The estate earned a Pearl 2 Star Prestige rating in 2025 under winemaker Sarah Quider. Its Dry Creek Road address places it within one of California's most focused appellations for Zinfandel and white Rhône varieties.

Bormes-les-Mimosas, France
Château de Bellet is a Provençal winery operating within one of France's smallest and least-replicated appellations, Bellet, on the hillsides above Nice. Under winemaker Ghislain de Charnacé, the domaine earned a Pearl 2 Star Prestige rating in 2025, placing it among the Côte d'Azur's most formally recognised producers. The address — Chemin de Saquier, Nice — anchors it firmly in the limestone and schist terrain that defines Bellet's character.

Napa, United States
V. Sattui has operated from its St. Helena address on White Lane since its first vintage in 1975, placing it among the older continuously operating estate wineries in Napa Valley. Under winemaker Brooks Painter, the property holds a Pearl 2 Star Prestige rating for 2025. The winery sits within the broader St. Helena corridor, where Cabernet-dominant estates define the area's premium identity.

St. Helena, United States
HALL Wines St. Helena holds a Pearl 2 Star Prestige rating from EP Club (2025), placing it among the upper tier of Napa Valley estate producers. With a first vintage dating to 1995 and winemaker Megan Gunderson at the helm, the property operates from a prominent Highway 29 address in the heart of St. Helena wine country, producing Cabernet-focused wines that draw consistent critical recognition.

Cloverdale, United States
Gustafson Family Vineyards sits at Dry Creek Valley's highest elevation, where winemaker Emmett Reed crafts ultra-premium wines from volcanic soils while guests enjoy panoramic views across Lake Sonoma and the Mayacamas Mountains from this intimate family estate.

Goleta, United States
SAMsARA Wine Co. has operated out of Goleta since 2002, earning a Pearl 2 Star Prestige rating in 2025 under winemaker Matt Brady. The project sits within Santa Barbara County's broader tradition of small-production, terroir-focused winemaking, and its two-decade track record places it among the more established names in the area's independent winery tier.

Taradeau, France
Château de Roquefort is a Provençal winery based in Taradeau with a documented history stretching back to 1827. Winemaker Raimond de Villeneuve holds the estate within a tradition of long-established southern French viticulture, and the domaine earned a Pearl 2 Star Prestige rating in 2025. It sits within a peer set defined by sustained family stewardship and regionally rooted winemaking.

La Motte, France
Château de Saint-Martin sits in the Var hills outside La Motte, where winemaker Adeline de Barry works with the region's limestone-threaded soils and Provençal climate to produce wines that carry the fingerprints of this specific terrain. The estate holds a Pearl 2 Star Prestige rating for 2025, placing it among the more formally recognised addresses in southern French wine country.

Walla Walla, United States
Long Shadows Winery has operated from Walla Walla's Frenchtown Road since its first vintage in 2004, earning a Pearl 2 Star Prestige rating in 2025 under winemaker Gilles Nicault. The project sits at the premium end of Washington State's collaborative winemaking tradition, drawing on European-trained talent to produce structured reds with the Columbia Valley's characteristic fruit weight and acidity.
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Overview
The 2025 Pearl 2 Star Prestige recognizes 25 wineries across 3 countries and 21 cities. This edition underwent a complete refresh—none of the previous 129 venues returned. Gustafson Family Vineyards in Cloverdale tops the list, followed by Château de Roquefort in France and HALL Wines St. Helena. The selection spans prominent wine regions in the United States, France, and Germany.
This year's list represents a fundamental restructuring of the 2 Star Prestige tier. All 25 wineries are new to this designation, replacing the 129 venues from the previous edition. The United States dominates representation with properties concentrated in California wine country—Napa, Sonoma, and Central Coast regions feature prominently. French entries include château properties in Provence (Taradeau, Correns, La Motte), while Germany appears with a single entry in Grafschaft. The geographic concentration in 21 distinct cities suggests a more selective approach than previous editions. Notable properties range from family operations like Gustafson and Bergstrom to larger-scale destinations like Castello di Amorosa and HALL Wines.
The 2025 Pearl 2 Star Prestige list looks nothing like last year's. All 25 wineries on this edition are new—a complete departure from the 129 venues previously recognized at this tier. Gustafson Family Vineyards in Sonoma County takes the top position, while California properties claim 7 of the top 10 spots. French châteaux in Provence and a German sparkling wine producer round out the selection. This isn't a minor refresh; it's a complete recalibration of what earns 2 Star Prestige status in 2025.
The 2025 edition marks a departure from Pearl's previous 2 Star Prestige framework. Where the prior list included 129 wineries, this year's count sits at 25—an 81% reduction that signals stricter evaluation criteria. None of the previous venues, including former top-ranked Paul Jaboulet Aîné, retained their status. The new composition favors California wine country, particularly Napa Valley and surrounding appellations. Gustafson Family Vineyards leads, followed by properties that balance visitor experience with wine quality: HALL Wines St. Helena, Bergstrom Wines in Oregon's Willamette Valley, and Rutherford Hill in Napa. French representation shifted from diverse wine regions to a concentrated focus on Provence estates—Château de Roquefort, Château de Saint-Martin, and Château Miraval. The inclusion of Jacquart, a German sparkling wine producer, adds category diversity. The geographic spread across 21 cities in just 3 countries indicates a more destination-focused selection rather than comprehensive regional coverage. This restructuring suggests the 2 Star Prestige designation now targets wineries that offer exceptional visitor experiences alongside their wines, rather than serving as a broader quality benchmark.