Produced from grapes farmed along the mighty Murray River, the vineyard is named after a site of a now defunct old paddle steamer called "The City of Oxford." With hints of meyer lemon and a vibrant acidity, enjoy this with your next lobster roll.

Grape • Chardonnay
Place • South Australia, Australia
FYI • The tallest hill in South Australia is 985 feet high.

Founded by Croatian born Josip Babich in the 1910's, this acclaimed winery boasts some of the oldest vineyards in New Zealand. A classic style full of tropical notes as well as some citrus. Pairs well with shellfish...try with Oysters Rockefeller.

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Marlborough, New Zealand
FYI • New Zealand is made up of two islands.

This Malbec has a deep red color with stunning violet shades. The nose emphasizes lasting and intense fragrences of mature red fruits, vanilla, chocolate, and coffee. In the mouth, it is fresh, sweet, and creamy with a touch of dry nuts and a long finish. Pair with game or lamb.

Grape • Malbec
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
FYI • Mendoza is the largest wine region in Argentina.

Hand-harvested grapes meticulously sorted before resting on lees for 6 months is all part of the magic of this wine. Named Winery of the Year by Wine Enthusiast, Uruguayan wines are on the map - and delicious. This pairs well with salmon salad.

Grape • Albarino
Place • Punta del Este, Uruguay
FYI • The Spanish settled this coastal city in the 1500's.

At 1000 feet elevation, the altitude, combined with the schist terroir, gives Caladroy’s wines a measure of acid structure and finesse that nicely balances their darkly concentrated flavors. Pair with the classic regional dish Clapassade: slowly simmered lamb, honey, olives, and star anise.

Grape • Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre
Place • Languedoc-Roussillon, France
FYI • Roussillon is the sunniest viticulture area in France.

Once sold off in bulk (que terrible!!) this Syrah heavy Cotes du Rhone is a recognized champion of the region. Jean-Francois Niq is the mastermind behind this blockbuster red that is bursting with notes of black fruit, cola, and anise. Pairs well with game.

Grape • Syrah, Grenache
Place • Rhone Valley, France
FYI • A total of 17 crus represent the best of this region.

Giuseppe Caviola, know as Beppe to friends, owns a 33-acre estate in Langa, the best place to grow Dolcetto. The Barturot was among the first wines he produced and is near and dear to his heart. Old vines produce little fruit but certainly deliver on flavor with ripe berry in abundance this is delicious as is.

Grape • Dolcetto
Place • Piedmont, Italy
FYI • Ca'viola means little violet house.

Domaine de la Mordorée is located in TAVEL, in the southern Rhône valley and was created in 1986 by Francis Delorme and his son Christophe. This gorgeous wine truly over-delivers with notes of white flowers, bosc pear, and layers of minerality. Pairs well with roast chicken or Comte cheese.

Grape • Grenache, Clairette, Viognier, Roussanne, Marsanne
Place • Rhone Valley, France
FYI • This winery is biodynamic.

From the heart of Tuscany is this complex and immediately enjoyable chianti. The years it spends in Slovenian oak helps coax these classic elements of crushed rose petal, sage, and clove. Pairs beautifully with your favorite pasta dish or even bisteca.

Grape • Sangiovese
Place • Tuscany, Italy
FYI • The famed straw bottle from chianti is called a fiasco.