This region just outside Venice produces bright, refreshing wines. Reflecting the personality of the Adriatic Sea that is just to the east, this full-flavored white has notes of tropical fruits. Pairs well with seafood.

Grape • Pinot Grigio
Place • Veneto, Italy
FYI • The winemaker's nine year-old son designed the label.

"Located in the heart of Portugal: DOC Do Tejo occupies almost the same large area as VR Tejo, on either side of the River Tagus as it flows gently along in a south-westerly direction towards its estuary at Lisbon." Bright notes of cherry try with Bacalhau.

Grape • Tinta Roriz, Alfrocheiro, Touriga Nacional
Place • Dao, Portugal
FYI • The river Tagus (Spanish) is known as Tejo in Portugal.

Bursting with flavors of black cherry and cassis this quaffable red from Chile is exactly the type of easy drinking wine the country is known for. The tannins match up perfectly with tomato-based dishes or a hard cheese like parmesan.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Central Valley, Chile
FYI • The Central Valley is 250 miles long.

Le Paradou is a project created by Alexandre and Frédéric Chaudière whose family produce some of the most respected wines in the Ventoux at Château Pesquié. Dark fruits with a hint of earth and cocoa this pairs well with stews.

Grape • Grenache, Syrah
Place • Rhone Valley, France
FYI • Paradou refers to windmills that dot the landscape.

The sustainably-farmed high-altitude vineyards managed by the talented duo Fabian Valenzuela and Jean Claude produce a deep rich red with herbal and spicy aromas the are balanced out in French oak barrels. Pairs well with an Argentinian asado!

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
FYI • The Spanish word 'tapiz' translates to tapestry.

This well-respected winery from Sicily's western side is named after a book about a queen who escaped persecution and settled in an area near the vineyards. Refreshing and aromatic try pairing this with grilled fish.

Grape • Grillo
Place • Sicily, Italy
FYI • SurSur is an ancient name for cricket.

Named after the rare Southern right whales found off the coast of Walker Bay, Anthony H. Russell set out to make an age-worthy wine from ZA's very own varietal: pinotage. A textured red with the complexity of dark rich fruit and a woodsy aromatic. Pairs well with a grilled t-bone steak.

Grape • Pinotage
Place • Hemel-En-Aarde Valley, South Africa
FYI • Proceeds from each bottle help with whale preservation.

"The subtlety given by the Briguières sandy soil combined with a search for the highest maturity for a harvest with no de-stemming, offers a wine which is both elegant, complex and genuine." Notes of black pepper, black fruit, and minerality. Pair with mushroom soup or a beef stew.

Grape • Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault
Place • Rhone Valley, France
FYI • Sablet became an AOC in 1974.

You think you know sauvignon blanc until you try this stunning wine from the Reverdy brothers. From the humble looking village Maimbray comes an unforgettable white with delicate citrus and floral notes. Ideal with oysters or a salad topped with baked chevre.

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Loire Valley, France
FYI • The Loire River is the longest in France.