This wine came out of the cellar as an experiment - one so compelling it needed to be bottled. "Elegant with complex aromas of white flowers, grapefruit and yellow spices. Round, mouth filling and well-balanced on the palate with toasted notes on the finish." Pair with roast chicken.

Grape • Grenache Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Marsanne
Place • Languedoc-Roussillon, France
FYI • Guy Anderson was the inspiration behind this wine.

Known mostly for their reds, this unlikely white from Pine Ridge is now considered a classic. An experiment blending these two French varietals that aren't usually blended 20 years ago is now a perennial hit. Delicious aromas of melon allow this to pair well with prosciutto or on its own.

Grape • Chenin Blanc, Viogner
Place • Napa, California
FYI • The winery is tucked just beneath... a ridge of pines.

Tucked away behind the range of mountains that separates Spain and France sits this lovely region. Know in part for the other tradition here, "the running of the bulls" it is also delicious wine country. Cool nights promotes acidity and the result is a robust rose that is joyously paired with virtually any tapas.

Grape • Garnacha
Place • Navarra, Spain
FYI • Garnacha is to Spain, as Grenache is to France.

Regaleali is at the heart of the families estate where they produce this great sipping wine that is alive with easy-to-drink citrus notes. Located in the mountainous center of Sicily, people flock here to learn in one of Italy's best cooking schools. Pairs well with Pecorino cheese or a dish featuring tomato and eggplant.

Grape • Inzolia, Grecanico, Catarrtto, Chardonnay
Place • Sicily, Italy
FYI • Home to an internationally renown cooking school.

Franschhoek Cellar is a beautiful estate on the Franschhoek Valley wine route of South Africa, and is home to an exquisite range of wines. Notes of blackberry, clove, and raspberry jam. Recommended with roast lamb, gammon steaks or spicy sausage and sauerkraut.

Grape • Pinotage
Place • Franschhoek Valley, South Africa
FYI • This area is one hour from Cape Town.

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.

Paul Hobbs was introduced to the small town of Alvaredos by Antonio Lopez in 2015. They realized the great potential in the ancient soils there and have worked together ever since. Delicate aromas of lavender, citrus blossom, and kumquat. Pair with your favorite fish dish.

Grape • Godello
Place • Galicia, Spain
FYI • Gouveio (Portugese grape) is the same as Godello.

As delicate as it's lightly hued color suggests. As if barely kissed by the sun before bottling, this elegant rose is named after Maglianno Vetere, a nearby town. With hints or rose water and strawberry, this is truly a delicious wine to drink all on its own.

Grape • Aglianico
Place • Campania, Italy
FYI • This winery is within the Cliento National Park.

With grapes harvested from three regions in Champagne, this bubbly is sourcing fruit from ideal locations for each of the three varietals. Vibrant notes of cherry and red currant. An ideal Champagne as an aperitif or with a meal.

Grape • Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Place • Champagne, France
FYI • Pinot Meunier from the Marne Valley.