"Fresh and zesty with soft acidity, this is a modern Australian take on the Pinot Grigio style. The complex nose offers fragrant orange blossom, fresh pear, citrus and lovely floral aromatics. Crisp and clean, the citrusy palate leads to a long, fresh and satisfying finish." Great aperitif.

Grape • Pinot Grigio
Place • SE Australia, Australia
FYI • Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio are the same grape.

The vineyard for this wine is grown near the remains of the beautiful della Scala family villa not far from Verona. This region is known for it's delicious whites as this one proves. Aromas of fresh flowers and a hint of peach make this a perfect aperitif. It also pairs well with ceviche and sushi.

Grape • Pinot Grigio
Place • Veneto, Italy
FYI • The Veneto is the NE region of Italy.

Considered one of the best value chardonnay based wines in the U.S. Made by Jean-Marc & Eliane Lafage in the south of France it is fermented mainly in stainless steel. This keeps this wine food friendly and one reason restaurants like to pour it by-the-glass. Pairs well with chicken.

Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Roussillon, France
FYI • Most of the wines in this region, 80%, are red.

The vineyards of Chateau Bonnet were planted during the 16th century. Today the stewards are the Lurton family. Situated in a beautiful part of Bordeaux, the limestone soil is ideal for these grapes. Notes of lemon tart and mango. Great as an aperitif, but also with a seafood platter, avocado with shrimp or grilled fish.

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
Place • Bordeaux, France
FYI • The bottle and label are eco-friendly.

This comes from Chile's most important wine growing region. The founder was so inspired by his 1874 trip to Bordeaux that he wanted to make wines in the same style when he returned. With dense, rich flavors of cassis, licorice and subtle oak, this makes a fitting combination with roast lamb.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Maipo Valley, Chile
FYI • Maipo Valley is located south of the capital Santiago.

As James E. Wilson wrote about the soil here: "the complexity and variety of soil types in the Languedoc is attributed to the geological phenomenon known as the “Languedoc-Roussillon Symphony.” The earthiness of this wine pairs well at cellar temperature with a beef stew.

Grape • Syrah, Mourvedre, Grenache, Cinsault
Place • Languedoc, France
FYI • Named after the limestone "peak" aka "pic" above the vyd.

"Rob Sinskey is an atypical vintner. He is a native Californian and a wine guy who did not attend wine school." This biodynamic wine is a nod to Bordeaux "Right Bank'" being comprised mostly of merlot. With notes of fennel, plum, cassis, and oak this pairs well with grilled meats.

Grape • Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Napa Valley, California
FYI • Robert briefly worked in advertising.

This full throttle Bordeaux blend from Napa has everything under one roof from big notes of blackberry and plumb to cedar and pencil shavings. No problem holding onto this wine for a few years as it comes into its own. Pairs well with grilled t-bone.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot
Place • Napa Valley, California
FYI • This winery is named after AXR, a famous rootstock.

Located in the hard-to-reach northern range of Italy's famed Dolomite Mountains. "Elegant, intense and complex wine, characterized by its exquisite minerality, fine aromatic, and exceptional ageing property." Perfect with refined seafood dishes, especially with John Dory.

Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
FYI • This region borders Switzerland.