Costamolino, named for the area it comes from, is an aromatic wine with hints of stone fruit, citrus and a touch of mint. This pleasing summer white is from the Argiolas family, the island's leading producer of fine wines. Great on its own or paired with a host of seafood dishes.

Grape • Vermentino
Place • Sardinia, Italy
FYI • Sardinia is the second largest Mediterranean island.

This is the wine that started it all for Fairvalley. A huge hit in the UK, it has now found solid footing in the US and is always a crowd pleaser. The backbone of important socio-ecoomic programs in the region, this wine shows beautifully with notes of cantaloupe and melon. Pairs well with capresi salad.

Grape • Chenin Blanc
Place • Paarl, South Africa
FYI • The logo comes from the wineries fair trade approach.

Founded in 1980 by Austrian immigrants the family-owned winery originally sold bulk wines transforming into today's highly regarded operation. A deep ruby red with complex aromas of black cherries and kitchen spice. Pairs well with grilled meats.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Colchagua Valley, Chile
FYI • The Colchagua Valley is a "transverse valley."

Slovenia has made wine for centuries and has a shared history with Italy to the west and Germany to the north. This is a reflection of the light, delicate style of pinot noir when the grape is grown in a cooler climate. With notes of cherry bursting through this is a perfect aperitif red.

Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • Podravje, Slovenia
FYI • The majority of wine made in Slovenia is consumed there.

Located in San Vicente de la Sonsierra, which itself is in the sub-region Rioja Alta. This fourth-generation family-owned winery makes a classic style in these hot, arid lands. With notes of cherry, spice, and coffee this pairs well with items off the grill.

Grape • Tempranillo
Place • Rioja, Spain
FYI • Three subregions make-up Rioja.

The Arnaud family has owned the Château Cabrières property for three generations. The property itself dates to 1344 and is located in the village of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, in the Vaucluse department. With notes of plum and bramble this pairs well with charcuterie and cheeses.

Grape • Grenache, Cinsault
Place • Rhone Valley, France
FYI • Cabrières, means "where the goats are raised".

This wine comes from the terraced vineyards that surround the ancient dovecote. The grapes from this remote area are handpicked and gently sorted. Then a gravity fed fermentation tank helps coax a lighter style of wine than is normally found in the region. Notes of cassis, blackberry, and thyme. Pair with pork.

Grape • Touriga Franca, Nacional, Tinta Amarela
Place • Douro, Portugal
FYI • A dovecote is small structure for birds.

With grapes harvested from three regions in Champagne, this bubbly is sourcing fruit from ideal locations for each of the three varietals. Vibrant notes of cherry and red currant. An ideal Champagne as an aperitif or with a meal.

Grape • Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Place • Champagne, France
FYI • Pinot Meunier from the Marne Valley.

Jean-Charles runs this domaine and is a believer in all things biodynamic. Whatever is takes to make his grapes happy in the pristine vineyard he is all about - including driving loud speakers through the vineyards playing Corsican polyphonic songs. With notes of tropical fruit and bright acid it pairs well with cheese.

Grape • Vermentino
Place • Ajaccio, Corsica
FYI • Napoleon Bonaparte was born here.