Since 1973 Citra has produced wines that give a sense of place. It is the efforts of a number of local families who pulled together to make this winery a reality which collectively is an impressive 15,000 acres. This delicately refreshing white has hints of Meyer lemon. Pairs well with oysters or a goat cheese salad.

Grape • Trebbiano
Place • Abruzzo, Italy
FYI • Citra is a Latin adverb meaning "beyond."

The Loire valley is home to a diverse number of wines that stretch along the twisting 600 mile-long Loire River. The Lieubeau family works with chardonnay here, not usually found in Muscadet. Their attentiveness coaxes expressions of melon, spice and minerality from it. Pairs marvelously with shellfish.

Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Loire, France
FYI • This vineyard is composed mostly of granite.

This wine, made for Eric Solomon Selections, is a glimpse into the textbook deliciousness of Ribera del Duero. The 60-year-old vines along with new American and French oak barrels come together to create this expansive wine with notes of dark berry and kitchen spice. Bring this to your next parrillada!

Grape • Tempranillo
Place • Ribera del Duero, Spain
FYI • Ribera vies with Rioja as Spain’s top red wine region.

Located just outside of Toulouse, the "Pink City," are the refreshing wines from Mont Gravet. Remarkable food, culture, and wine are seemingly all rolled up into this wine. Full of personality it's tasty notes of citrus go, not surprisingly, very well with seafood.

Grape • Colombard, Ugni Blanc
Place • Gascony, France
FYI • Gravet are oval shaped rocks found in the vineyard.

Named after the oldest surviving vineyard at Yalumba, this wine comes from Eden Valley which was recognized as an official wine zone in 1997. The addition of Viogner helps round out the wine's character. Notes of wild blackberry and plum. Pairs great with pork loin.

Grape • Shiraz, Viogner
Place • Eden Valley, Australia
FYI • The winery was founded in 1849.

Winemaker Larry Levin is known for his meticulous work. Here he has produced a rich and opulent wine with a sexy dark garnet color. This blend is jammed full of black cherry, black pepper and a hint of smokiness. Try with your next baby-back ribs.

Grape • Syrah, Petite Sirah, Zinfandel
Place • Lodi, California
FYI • Lodi is known as the "Zin Capital of the World."

Blain-Gagnard was created in 1980. Their white wines are coveted by hedonists including this Premier Cru from the La Boudriotte site. This delicious showing has lots to give including great minerality that leads into a spicy pear nose before finishing with quince. A versatile dinner wine. Can cellar through 2023.

Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Burgundy, France
FYI • Is located within the grounds of the Morgeot Abbey.

The third generation in their family to make wine, the Bachelet brothers founded this domaine in 2005. Yes they have exceptional vineyards, but they also have exceptional talent. Influenced by it's calcareous soils, this wine is elegantly delicious in every possible way. Pairs well with escargot or Coq au Vin.

Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • Burgundy, France
FYI • The capital of Burgundy is Dijon (as in mustard).

The cellar on the farm was last used in the 1930's until Adi and his cousin Hein rebooted the operation in 2007. Old bush-vines dot the granite outcrop to produce grapes that go into one of South Africa's very best reds. Aromatically intoxicating full of black pepper, anise, and black cherry. Pair with grilled t-bone.

Grape • Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault, Tinta Barocca
Place • Swartland, South Africa
FYI • Swartland means "the black land."