About Chateau O'Brien at Northpoint
Chateau O'Brien bet Virginia on Tannat: Howard O'Brien's Markham estate made the inky southwestern French grape its flagship, limited-release Tannats and late-harvest rarities poured at a Northpoint hilltop with unhurried, owner-scale ceremony. Tastings pour weekend-forward hours at the owner's pace, and the library releases reward members who wait.
Single-grape conviction at boutique prices built a devoted red-wine following. Madiran, via Markham.