"The Il Bastardo winery is located in the Rufina area of Tuscany, just 20 kilometers outside of Florence in the Sieve River Valley. This area is considered the best area to grow grapes. Full of bright citrus and pear fruit flavors with just the right amount of body and structure. Perfect cocktail wine."

Grape • Pinot Grigio
Place • Tuscany, Italy
FYI • Consulting winemaker is Paolo Masi.

Corsica is an island in the Mediterranean that sits off the coast of France. It boasts plenty of cheerful sunshine and cheerful is exactly what this wine is. Notes of cherry and a supple mouth feel, this pairs well with a variety of foods from charcuterie to roast chicken to grilled salmon.

Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • Corsica, France
FYI • Napoleon was born on Corsica

Pascal and Jean-Marc took over from their father and turned this winery into a model of fun, modern winemaking in southwestern France. They intentionally produced a lighter style - notes of cherry and blueberry come through nicely - to make it versatile at the dinner table. Try with chicken, hanger steak, or cheese.

Grape • Malbec
Place • Cahors, France
FYI • In this region Malbec is also known as Cot.

Many people consider Argyle bubbly their most important wines but it all started with this Chardonnay - a still white. Considered the "Burgundy of America" this region is known for exceptional wines and this one is a crowd pleaser. Rounded notes with a touch of stone-fruit. Try with Dijon-Tarragon chicken.

Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Willamette Valley, Oregon
FYI • The winery was founded in 1987.

"Andeluna was born in 2003 as a partnership between the Reina Rutini family and Ward Lay. Situated high in the Andes the name is inspired by the poetic merger between the most extensive mountain range on the planet. Fruity aromas of plum and blueberry, this pairs well with roast pork or a black bean chili."

Grape • Malbec
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
FYI • Ward Lay is the son of the founder of Pepsico.

Fitou is the oldest appellation in the Languedoc and dramatic with its coast to rolling hills landscape. The rocky escarpment Segure sits on provides the ideal conditions for Carginan, the regional darling grape which gives plenty of wood, dark fruit and black pepper notes in this red. Pair with cassoulet.

Grape • Grenache, Carignan, Syrah
Place • Languedoc, France
FYI • Segure once supplied the famed Frontefroide Abbey.

This wine comes from the terraced vineyards that surround the ancient dovecote. The grapes from this remote area are handpicked and gently sorted. Then a gravity fed fermentation tank helps coax a lighter style of wine than is normally found in the region. Notes of cassis, blackberry, and thyme. Pair with pork.

Grape • Touriga Franca, Nacional, Tinta Amarela
Place • Douro, Portugal
FYI • A dovecote is small structure for birds.

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.

Matija Žerjav a. k. a. Matic is the third generation of winemakers, and was only 24 when he took over the management of the winery. This wine, once pressed, spends an incredible 214 days in amphora. Its slightly cloudy with a hint of orange color add to the intrigue of this lively wine with notes of citrus.

Grape • Riesling
Place • Štajerska, SL
FYI • Label inspired by hieroglyphics.