Punctuated with lively acidity and a hint of tropical fruit this white comes from one of California's most northern wine growing regions. A crowd-pleaser by any measure this wine is a great companion with fish tacos.

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Mendocino County, California
FYI • This varietal originated in Bordeaux, France.

Named Los Dos because it is always made from two varietals. This rosé has youthful characteristics of raspberry and white flowers. While there are many rich foods in Campo de Borja including lamb, blood pudding, and garlic soup, this wine is better suited with lighter fare such as grilled chicken or fish tacos.

Grape • Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Campo de Borja, Spain
FYI • Some towns here didn't see cars until the late 20th cent.

Refreshing, clean, and with a quick finish. This varietaly-perfect showing has floral notes, especially that of acacia flowers. Served chilled as a perfect aperitif wine or with caprese salad.

Grape • Pinot Grigio
Place • Molise, Italy
FYI • Molise is located in south-central Italy.

"Alejandro Luna's philosophy of his winery is to produce wines based on quality of and respect for the land, primarily from native grapes of which Menica vines are about 60 years old. A firm mineral spine supports juicy blackberry and cherry flavors, with dusty tannins. Pair with stew or empanadas."

Grape • Mencia
Place • Castilla y León, Spain
FYI • Alejandro originally studied to become a lawyer.

This wine is produced by Isaac Fernandez in partnership with a winery whose modern day operations began in 1941. The winery is located in the heart of Rueda just south of the Duero river. A cheerful, happy wine with notes of lemon peel and jasmine. Pairs well with fresh seafood.

Grape • Verdejo
Place • Rueda, Spain
FYI • Average age of vines is 60-years old.

This wine is a project between the Stoller Family and Chehalem, two wineries intrinsically tied to the Willamette Valley, hence the name of the wine. A rounded style with notes of tropical fruit, especially papaya, this pairs well with fish tacos and a spicy mango salsa.

Grape • Pinot Gris
Place • Willamette Valley, Oregon
FYI • Pinot Gris is the most planted white grape in Willamette.

In an attempt to make a New Zealand sauvignon blanc like no other, the Giesen brothers experimented with oak treatment for a number of years. The result is this complex white that exudes layers of fennel, hay, yeast, and nectarine. Pair with grilled swordfish and caponata.

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Marlborough, New Zealand
FYI • Named after their grandfather, August, a sommelier.

The remarkable complexity of this wine is due in part to the nearly six and a half years it spends aging in cellar. The limestone and clay soil is the other part of the story. With notes of yeast, hay, and brioche this is as complex and as nuanced as they come. Enjoy with shellfish, cream based soups or simply by itself.

Grape • Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Place • Lombardy, Italy
FYI • Franciacorta is to Italy as Champagne is to France.

A soothsayer of West coast wine making, Sean Minor has a remarkable, uncanny ability to craft exceptional wine from the Pacific Northwest down to Paso Robles. The silky texture of this Napa Cab is immediately approachable. With notes of blackberry and blackcurrant this pairs well with steak with blueberry sauce.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Napa Valley, California
FYI • Sean Minor started his namesake winery in 2011.