The idea for this wine was inspired by discovering some old vine Garnacha in the western part of Catalonia. Perched high above the coast the region is dramatic. This ruby red is laced with cherry Sweetart notes and a liveliness that lends well to pairing with a creamy carbonara.

Grape • Garnacha
Place • Catalunya, Spain
FYI • This region receives only 14" of water annually.

"Fresh and crisp wine with citrus notes mixed with floral touches. Pale bright yellow color. Blend of citrus notes, lime and grapefruit. Excellent as an aperitif and pairs well with salads and seafood dishes."

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Central Valley, Chile
FYI • Chile was settled by the Spanish in the 1500's.

The three vineyards used to make this wine are on stoney soil and provide the classic Uco Valley expression. Hand-picked in April (Southern Hemisphere!) the fruit has notes of plum and kitchen spice and pairs well with strip steak and chimi-churri butter.

Grape • Malbec
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
FYI • The highest of these vineyards is at 4,500 feet!

Beautifully refreshing this is a rosé with one purpose, to make you smile. The fruit is sourced from several Napa vineyards - the secret to keeping it from being ridiculously expensive. With a classic salmon color and notes of raspberry and cherry, this pairs well with goat cheese, and, you guessed it, salmon!

Grape • Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Place • Napa Valley, California
FYI • Pinot Noir comes from the French words pine and black.

Founded in 1980 by Cantina Las Vis, they combined forces with the enological institute San Michele all'Adige to embark on the cultivation of the best varietal for each parcel of land. Look for bright citrus notes and minearilty. Pair with grilled seafood or white meats.

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
FYI • Many in this party of Italy speak German.

This is a family run estate. Pietro Colosi creates a refreshing, direct white with rounded flavors of honeysuckle, gooseberry, and apple blossom with a mesmerizing straw color. As you might imagine coming from an island vineyard, this pairs nicely with seafood.

Grape • Grillo
Place • Sicily, Italy
FYI • Sicily's volcanic Mt. Etna is still active.

This storied winery dates to 1292 and it's current owner is referred to as the father of Spanish wine. Named for the Latin word "that the epitome of knowledge has been reached", this wine IS the epitome of deliciousness. Plum and blackberry with a hint of smoke make this a stellar companion with roasted pork.

Grape • Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot
Place • Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
FYI • The vineyard's elevation is among the highest in Spain.

The Brunier family is well known in Chateauneuf for their impeccable wines. The importer says it best with: "this wine really sneaks up on you, by seducing you with its upfront sweetness and approachability and then tackling the intellect with its class, complexity, and distinctive terroir stamp.

Grape • Grenache, Mourvedre
Place • Rhone Valley, France
FYI • From the famed producers of Dom. Vieux Telegraphe.

Sean Capiaux founded his winery with the idea of pursuing the "Holy Grail" of pinot noir. Inspired by the European approach that his wines reflect a sense of place, this vintage is full of ripe red cherry, with a hint of mint and rose water. Pair with a grilled pork loin or enjoy on its own.

Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • Monterey, California
FYI • The winery was founded in 1994.