Spread over 50 acres in the rolling hills of southern France, this wine captures the sun and breeze of the Mediterranean. With crisp notes of citrus, namely grapefruit. This pairs well with sushi, fish as well as goat cheese.

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Languedoc, France
FYI • The word Sauvignon comes from the word savage.

Finca Antigua means "Old Estate" and was given this name in honor of the old vines that grow here. This robust red has notes of thyme and fennel due to the wild herbs that grow in the area. Delicious with a hearty stew.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • La Mancha, Spain
FYI • La Mancha is the largest wine region in the world.

Carpineto was founded in 1967 by two mavericks who saw great potential in showing the world wines from Tuscany. Only a small fraction of their production is white wine but how glorious it is. This medium-bodied white is full of aromatics and exotic fruit. Pair with chicken and fish.

Grape • Chardonnay, Grechetto, Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Tuscany, Italy
FYI • Dogajolo means "stave" in Italian.

When La Vinyeta set out to produce this wine on their sustainably managed vineyards, they wanted to create a wine that captured the "young, environment-friendly spririt" here. The result is this sensational white with pronounced citrus notes, making this a great pairing with seafood or goat cheese.

Grape • Garnacha Blanco, Xarel-lo, Macabeo
Place • Emporda, Spain
FYI • Emporda is the most northeastern part of Spain.

One of the most sought after producers in Italy, the brother and sister duo inherited the operation after their father died in 2004. Plush and round with notes of leather, plum, and cherry, this is a very satisfying wine. Pairs well with cheese and charcuterie.

Grape • Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Tuscany, France
FYI • Members of the organic farming group "Lotta Integrata."

The Heinrich's founded their winery in 1990 and converted to biodynamic viticulture in 2006. Extended contact on the lees provides a truly unique expression of Burgenland. Aromas of black cherry, baking spice, and a hint of smoke make this wine a perfect match with baked chicken, bacon, or even with greens.

Grape • Zwigelt
Place • Burgenland, Austria
FYI • This grape was developed in 1922 by Fritz Zweigelt.

Absolutely brilliant white that delivers tremendous bang for the buck. The Goisot family has a long history of outstanding wine making. A kiss of french oak is behind this masculine style wine that easily has a few years in the bottle to fully mature. This is a reserve bottling made only in top vintages.

Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Burgundy, France
FYI • Saint Bris was once formally part of Chablis.

The granite stone of this region plays a key role in the flavor of these wines. Since Roman times this area has produced high quality wines. This richly textured red exudes layers of chocolate, blackberry, and cassis. With a long finish to match consider pairing with a big protein.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Alicante Bouschet
Place • Alentejo, Portugal
FYI • Peramanca means oscillating stone

This state-of-the-art operation includes everything from gravity-fed vinification to solar power to rainwater harvesting. Modern techniques and top notch south-facing slopes are behind this stellar wine. Full of rich, ripe berry fruit with a hint of tobacco leaf it is amazing with roast chicken.

Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • Willamette Valley, Oregon
FYI • Willamette rhymes with Damn-It! (as they say)