" A perennial French favorite from Guillaume Touton's own vineyard in Bordeaux. Monsieur Touton Sauvignon Blanc possesses just the right amount of zesty Sauvignon Blanc flavors that let you know that it's distinctively French - think lemon peel. Pair with a goat cheese salad."

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Bordeaux, France
FYI • White wine is only 7% of all wine production in Bordeaux.

It is a wonder anything can grow in the arid, rugged and rocky terrain of south-east Spain. However that is exactly where you will find the drought resistant grape Monastrell that makes up the majority of this wine. Pleasing aromas of blackberries and black pepper make this a must with your next goat cheese.

Grape • Monastrell, Syrah
Place • Murcia, Spain
FYI • Risca is the name of the local bleached limestone soil.

"The story of this wines begun more than a century ago, with the pioneering dream of Venancio da Costa Lima: to bring good wines to every corner of Portugal." Intense floral aroma with notes of tropical fruit. Pair with pork tacos.

Grape • Fernao Pires and Moscatel Graudo
Place • Setubal Peninsula, Portugal
FYI • Pioneiro means "pioneer" in Portuguese.

Most rose wines are often consumed the year they are released. Some have the structure and ability to age one or two years, such as this refreshing delight from the husband and wife duo Elizabeth Spencer. With notes of peach, orange peel, and a hint of red currant, this pairs well with a goat cheese salad.

Grape • Grenache
Place • Mendocino, California
FYI • Grenache is the most planted grape in the Rhone Valley.

The "Rock of Angels" is a quartzite outcrop of mostly old-vines. It is a delicious offering from a young female wine maker who named this wine after the domaine - spelled backwards. Rich and luscious with notes of dried cherries, plum, cocoa and kitchen spice, this pairs well with lamb.

Grape • Carignan
Place • Rhone, France
FYI • Carignan is originally from Carinena, Spain.

"Boccadigabbia was once one of the “one hundred poderi,” or individual farms, that made up the Amministrazione Bonaparte of Civitanova, a vast agricultural estate. This red offers classic varietal spice, along with lovely scents of vanilla, chocolate, and wild red berries. Pairs well with Central Italian cuisine."

Grape • Montepulciano, Sangiovese
Place • Marche, Italy
FYI • Until 1960 most grapes at the vineyard were French.

Expressive and delicate with elegant floral notes and fresh yellow fruit aromas. Rich and full-bodied with incredible balance. The finish is long. Pair with rich, creamy dishes like vegetable risotto, poultry in a cream sauce and foie gras.

Grape • Viognier
Place • Rhone Valley, France
FYI • Limited production, only 2.000 bottles.

Founded in 1999 by visionary Karim Mussi, a third-generation Lebanese immigrant. Karim and his family pioneered La Consulta in the Uco Valley as a special place to make “born and raised” wines. This former top 100 Wine Spectator wine has notes of mocha, blackberry, bramble and pairs well with a grilled t-bone.

Grape • Malbec
Place • Uco Valley, Argentina
FYI • Altocedro means cedar trees.

Jules Taylor focuses on ultra-premium Marlbrough fruit sourced from select prize winning vineyards. Using such sought after fruit means that the "proof is in the pudding" and this red speaks for itself. Expressive with notes of plum and dark chocolate this pairs well with venison and caramelized onion.

Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • Marlborough, New Zealand
FYI • Marlborough is in the northern part of the south island.