Coming from 30 years old vines located at Viña Lanciano state thie grapes are entirely hand harvested. Exhibits herbal aromas characteristic of the Viura grape variety, with hints of fresh fruit, namely apple, pear. Pairs well with shrimp or mussels.

Grape • Viura
Place • Riojja, Spain
FYI • This region is mostly known for it's red wines.

From selected hilly vineyards of the Venezie region. Soft-crushed grapes and free-run must are processed at low temperatures. The clean product is filtered and fermented at 16-18 Celsius. Notes of apple and peach. Ideal with grilled chicken, a light fish course or salads.

Grape • Pinot Grigio
Place • Veneto, Italy
FYI • Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio are the same grape.

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.

With a storied history, the masseria was restored once in 1895 before falling into disrepair until the Falvo family breathed new life into it again in 1999. This grape has taken well to this part of Italy coming from Campania originally. Mouth watering flavors of meyer lemon, melon, and acacia flowers. Pairs with trout.

Grape • Fiano
Place • Puglia, Italy
FYI • Masseria is a cross between a castle and a farmhouse.

The slightly sweet red bubbly that is this wine is a delight around the world. It's versatility as a mixer in cocktails, as a late afternoon refresher, or as an perfect pairing with dessert makes it a true wonder. Delicious notes of wild berry and candied cherry.

Grape • Brachetto
Place • Piedmont, Italy
FYI • This region is home to Italy's most expensive vineyards.

Despite the movie Sideways all but crushing this grape out of demand, it has, fortunately, made a comeback since the early 00's. The climate in Umbria is perfectly suited to Merlot. With a gorgeous soft and silky texture this has noticeable notes of black pepper. Delicious with your favorite lamb dish.

Grape • Merlot
Place • Umbria, Italy
FYI • Umbria is a completely landlocked region.

Jean-Pierre Boisson, former long-serving mayor of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, runs Domaine Père Caboche with his children Emily & Nicolas. A complex wine with notes of white flowers, peach, ginger, and pear. Whites represent only 5% of production here. Enjoy this with chicken and apricots.

Grape • Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Clairette, Bourboulen
Place • Rhone Valley, France
FYI • Caboche is from the Provencal word = horseshoe nails.

Regarded as one of the defining wineries of Sonoma Coast, this winery is synonymous with excellence. Adopting stelvin screw caps early on, they have long eschewed corks. Full of black cherry and kitchen spice this pairs well with mushroom risotto.

Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • Sonoma, California
FYI • The winery was founded in 1987.

Founded in 2009 by owner and self-taught winemaker Ginny Povall, an intrepid American who fell in love with the beautiful Cape winelands. This is their flagship wine with notes of blackberry, black cherry, cassis and tobacco. Pair with stew.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Place • Stellenbosch, South Africa
FYI • Named after botanical trees on the estate.