Founded in 1987 by six families, today it is run but a whopping total of 16 families. A hallmark style of rosado made with garnacha, look for lots of delicious strawberry notes with a touch of orange zest. Delicious with pasta dishes, from meat to veg.

Grape • Garnacha
Place • Rioja, Spain
FYI • Viejo means "old" in Spanish.

In the 1800's the town of Zamora where this wine comes from was known as Black's Station, named after J.J. Black the "baron" of the town. A charming red with hints of blueberry and cocoa powder, this pairs well with a Sunday pot roast.

Grape • Malbec
Place • Yolo County, California
FYI • Yolo, a Native American word, means abounding in rushes.

With loads of black cherry, raisins and anise, this red delivers on multiple fronts. Full of fruit and built with a solid mid-tannic structure it is able to pair easily with everything from summer tomatoes to peaches wrapped in prosciutto to Sunday's spaghetti supper.

Grape • Corvina, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Place • Veneto, Italy
FYI • The regional capital of Veneto is Venice.

Grown in the renowned appellation of Gavi in Italy's NW corner. While weather can verge on brutal at times, the pocket La Zerba sits on is moderated by ocean breezes. Delicate, aromatic, and elegant with floral and melon bouquet. Pairs very well with pasta and cream sauce.

Grape • Cortese
Place • Piedmont, Italy
FYI • Vines are trained using the Espalier system.

The Fracchia Family works wonders with their southernly facing vineyards. A delightful white with notes of quince, pear, and apple. The northern reaches of Italy and cool nights help keep the acid bright. Perfect as an aperitif or serve with summers salads.

Grape • Cortese, Chardonnay
Place • Piedmont, Italy
FYI • Piedmont's other famous crop? Hazelnuts.

Founded in 1997 by first generation winemakers who sought to find California coastal land on which to grow their vines...enter Monterey. With lush, classic notes of cherry preserves and vanilla bean, this will have you smiling from ear to ear. Pairs well with grilled salmon.

Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • Monterey, California
FYI • Monterey Canyon in the bay is one of the world's largest.

Tavel is well known as the "cat's meow" of rosé wines in the Southern Rhone. Produced from grapes that come from the small towns of Oliver, Campet, Vestides, and Vallongue. This wine can easily age for 2 years. Pronounced berries and minerality. Pair with a grilled salmon salad.

Grape • Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Mourvedre
Place • Rhone Valley, France
FYI • Tavel's great success with rosé dates back to the 1300's.

The Martin brothers have made meticulously crafted wines at this estate since 1992. Located in the heart of the Maconnais they used a judicious amount of oak when making this white. With harmonious notes of vanilla and toast it pairs well with chicken dishes.

Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Burgundy, France
FYI • Named after a cross given to the village in 1793.

For over forty years the Trione family has worked the land in Sonoma. In 2005 they established their winery and in 2014 offered this wine, their first Syrah. Aged in French oak for 18 months this full-bodied red has notes of blackberry and blueberry pie. Can easily age for 5 years.

Grape • Syrah
Place • Sonoma, California
FYI • Winery is located next to a 1908 landmark.