After working for 10 years with his father at the eponymous estate in La Mancha, Manuel Manzaneque Suarez has started both consulting for other wineries and his own project, ¡Ea! This blend of several varieties air with manchego or sauteed shrimp with garlic and butter.

Grape • Airen, Macabeo, Sauvignon Blanc
Place • La Mancha, Spain
FYI • Fatum means "destiny" or "fate."

There is vinho verde and then there is THIS vinho verde. A cut above the rest and it should come as no surprise since three centuries of the same family has made this wine. Lively flavors of, notably lime, beg for a hot summer day. Will keep you smiling all summer long...or until the bottle is empty.

Grape • Arinto, Loureiro, Trajadura, Azal
Place • Vinho Verde, Portugal
FYI • Praia means "beach" in Portugese.

This estate is run to this day by the Menard-Durand family who have owned these vineyards since the 1700's. This light style cab is fermented without the use of oak to maintain the bright style giving way to notes of black cherry and licorice. Pairs well with BBQ chicken or other grilled meats.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Languedoc, France
FYI • Montpellier is the capital of this region.

Alain de la Treille was born in 1925 in Saint Georges sur Cher, located in the heart of the Touraine vineyards. A very aromatic dry rosé with tons of fresh strawberry and watermelon flavors. Le Rosé displays an elegant fruitiness. This wine is the perfect friend for barbecue, salads and of course aperitif.

Grape • Gamay, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir
Place • Loire Valley, France
FYI • All three of these red grapes are "think skinned."

This darling white grape of Argentina never disappoints. Lovely aromatics of honeysuckle with pale yellow in color with hints of green. Floral and citrus notes on the nose. Medium-bodied on the palate with balanced acidity. Great with a pasta and veggie dish.

Grape • Torrontes
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
FYI • Grapes are located 1300 meters above sea level.

Zinfandel is a varietal originally from Croatia and has become the darling grape of the Golden State. It does best in intense sun which is exactly what you get in Lodi. Full of dark fruit and kitchen spice, this pairs well with beef stew or even duck confit.

Grape • Zinfandel
Place • Lodi, California
FYI • Lodi is also home to Sun-Maid raisins.

Ch. Segries, which in provencal means "water spring," is a favorite of critics and wine aficionados alike. As you can imagine there is lots of history here. What to take away from this wine is it's overwhelming deliciousness. Layers of cherry, strawberry, and fresh flowers pair beautifully with spicy cuisine.

Grape • Grenache, Cinsault, Clairette, Syrah
Place • Rhone, France
FYI • Tavel is the only AOC to produce entirely rosé wines.

In 1970 Rioja was the first region in Spain to receive the DOCa, Designation of Origin. It was also the year El Coto was founded. In celebration of the incredible 50 years that have passed they produced this elegantly long-finished red with hints of cocoa powder and herbs. Pair with roast suckling lamb.

Grape • Tempranillo, Graciano
Place • Rioja, Spain
FYI • El Coto is now the largest landowner in Rioja.

"The Goutorbe-Bouillot house is a small grower Champagne estate located in the village of Damery. The eye is attracted by this delicate, pale golden color, displaying very alive thin bubbles. Fine and fresh, the nose shows delicate white fruit aromas (pear and peach). Fresh, vibrant on the palate. "

Grape • Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Place • Champagne, France
FYI • Pinot Meunier is the least cultivated grape in Champagne.