This wine celebrates the democratization of South Africa and was established in 1996. A portion of the brand's sales support early childhood education for vineyard worker's children. This Bordeaux-inspired blend has notes of dark fruit and chocolate and is perfectly paired with beef stew.

Grape • Cabernet, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec
Place • Western Cape, South Africa
FYI • Indaba is Zulu word for meeting of the minds.

While this varietal may not spring to mind when thinking of Argentina, the Uco Valley which is nestled up against the Andes, provides the perfect environment for pinot grigio to thrive. Refreshing with hints of lemon peel, this pairs well with grilled lemon chicken.

Grape • Pinot Grigio
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
FYI • The Uco Valley has over 250 days of sun a year.

This classic blend is from Pullus, one of the oldest cellars in Europe dating back to 1239. Using up to eight varietals, each one is fermented separately and then blended together. With notes of pear, apple, and honeysuckle this should be in your next picnic basket or served poolside.

Grape • Welschriesling, Riesling, Chardonnay, Furmint
Place • Stajerska, Slovenia
FYI • Stajerska (aka Styria) is Slovenia's largest wine region.

Located just north of Naples on the slopes of Mount Taburno. This wine is actually produced by a consortium that was founded in 1901. Delightfully crisp with notes of nectarine and apple blossom this is a shoe-in to pair with gigante beans or a fatty fish like tuna or swordfish.

Grape • Falanghina
Place • Campania, Italy
FYI • Name comes from "stakes for supporting grapes."

The dirty pure project likes to shake things up by making wine from "the other" grapes grown in California. In their words, they like to "flaunt convention" with "unconventional grapes with unconventional names." Look for aromas of orange blossom, jasmine, and pear. Pairs well with a British aged cheddar.

Grape • Viognier, Chardonnay
Place • Lodi, California
FYI • Lodi is the birthplace of A&W Root Beer.

Two charming brothers are responsible for this "Twilight" wine. Nestled between two mountain ranges this vineyard is ideal for growing grapes. With a dark cherry color this blend is an instant hit with notes of rose, pomegranate, and pepper. Try with kebabs.

Grape • Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah, Tempranilo
Place • Bekaa Valley, Lebanon
FYI • This area is acclaimed for wines since Biblical times.

The innovative winery is considered one of the best wineries in South Tyrol and Italy. St. Michael Eppan Winery, with its 355 members, 350 hectares of vineyard and 2.5 million bottles sold every year, has become renowned worldwide. Notes of pear and melon, goes well with fish soups.

Grape • Pinot Grigio
Place • Alto Adige, Italy
FYI • Fallwind = evening downdrafts of the Mendola Massif.

Blain-Gagnard was created in 1980. Their white wines are coveted by hedonists including this Premier Cru from the La Boudriotte site. This delicious showing has lots to give including great minerality that leads into a spicy pear nose before finishing with quince. A versatile dinner wine. Can cellar through 2023.

Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Burgundy, France
FYI • Is located within the grounds of the Morgeot Abbey.

Named after the Clint Eastwood character in the movie "Pale Rider" this is an equally unique style of Rioja aged in French oak for over a year. Wonderful aromatics of black cherry and balsamic vinegar allow this to pair well with marinated flank steak.

Grape • Tempranillo
Place • Rioja, Spain
FYI • Predicador means preacher in Spanish.