Vinho Verde can also come as a rose such as this delight. A blend of varietals from the famous DO of light and slight bubbly: Vinho Verde. Notes of strawberry. Great pool sipper.

Grape • Espadeiro, Borracal
Place • Vinho Verde, Portugal
FYI • Faisao means pheasant.

The wine translates to "a non heir male who marries an heir daughter." We thought it a curious name for a wine too but no matter, it's bright, fun, and yummy. Notes of red currant and fresh cherry make this a perfect picnic wine.

Grape • Tempraillo, Garnacha
Place • Catalonia, Spain
FYI • This region is in Spain's cooler northeast corner.

"Italy’s most popular white wine, Pinot Grigio roots run deep in Italy’s northeast regions of Alto Adige, Veneto, and Friuli. Typically a light, crisp, dry white wine with plenty of zippy, mouth-watering acidity, most Pinot Grigios are fresh and fruity. They pairs extremely well with seafood (think shellfish)."

Grape • Pinot Grigio
Place • Friuli, Italy
FYI • Friuli is located north of Venice.

Using a blend of little-known grapes to create a memorable red, Fran Kysela has come up with an intensely bodied wine that has nuanced characteristics of mint, black pepper, and anise. Pairs well with bbq lamb and roast vegetables.

Grape • Rubired, Durif, Shiraz
Place • South Australia, Australia
FYI • Rubired is a crossing of Tinto Cao and Alicante Ganzin.

Juicy, vibrant and all around crowd-pleaser, this rosato is from Sardinia's leading producer of wine, the Argiolas family. Founded in 1938 on just seven acres the estate has grown in size and prominence. Look for refreshing strawberry notes that pair well with branzino, grilled chicken, and grilled vegetables.

Grape • Cannonau, Monica, Carignano, Bovale
Place • Sardinia, Italy
FYI • Founder Antonio Argiolas died in 2009 at the age of 102.

The sustainably-farmed high-altitude vineyards managed by the talented duo Fabian Valenzuela and Jean Claude produce a deep rich red with herbal and spicy aromas the are balanced out in French oak barrels. Pairs well with an Argentinian asado!

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
FYI • The Spanish word 'tapiz' translates to tapestry.

The Swiss make wonderful wine but not much of it makes it out of the country. Located in the spectacular Grand Cru village of Vetroz. Named for the almond trees here look for a delicate nuttiness balanced with acidity. Excellent pairing for cheese courses.

Grape • Fendant
Place • Valais, Switzerland
FYI • Vineyards are all terraced because of steep conditions.

The Paul Cluver estate is a 4th generation family business that has been farming in the Elgin Valley for more than 120 years. Complex notes of passion fruit, grapefruit, and gooseberr. yPair with sushi and shellfish.

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Elgin, South Africa
FYI • Contains a small amount of Semillon for roundness.

Owned by Véronique Cochran, the Château was one of the very first in Bordeaux to practice organic and biodynamic growing. Known for making a generous style, this wine has notes of plum, leather, and an obvious earthiness that pairs well with hangar steak and pommes frites.

Grape • Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Place • Bordeaux, France
FYI • The Château's heritage dates to the 14th century.