Punctuated with lively acidity and a hint of tropical fruit this white comes from one of California's most northern wine growing regions. A crowd-pleaser by any measure this wine is a great companion with fish tacos.

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Mendocino County, California
FYI • This varietal originated in Bordeaux, France.

San Marzano is a small village in the centre of the Primitivo di Manduria DOC region, a strip of land kissed by the two seas. With notes of plum and cherry, hints of Mediterranean herbs and slightly spicy. A full-bodied wine, soft and balanced, easy to drink. Pair with Canestrato Pugliese.

Grape • Primitivo
Place • Puglia, Italy
FYI • Puglia is the heel of the boot.

Three generations have worked the 64 hectares to bring this wine to market. As easy as any red can hope to be, think of this as a walk on a west coast beach at sunset. Perfect in every way. Hints of cocoa, blackberry, and blueberry it pairs nicely with grilled chicken or a hearty vegetable stew.

Grape • Alicante Bouschet, Touriga Nacional
Place • Tejo, Portugal
FYI • The UK and Portugal have a 300 year-old wine partnership.

"El Recio" brings together the power of youth and the experience of age to express serenity, perseverance and strength, the inspiration of this behind the label. This is a corpulent wine also having a lot of finesse, with an intense nose having notes of chocolate, black fruit and vanilla. Pair with grilled meat."

Grape • Tempranillo
Place • Toro, Spain
FYI • Matsu means "to wait" in Japanese.

The history of the Bassermann-Jordan winery is one that is intertwined with the history of winemaking in Pfalz. A classic rose with aromas of red berries and some citrus zest. Very elegant on the palate with a fresh finish. This wine is ideal for summery cuisine, asparagus and salads.

Grape • Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Place • Pfalz, Germany
FYI • This winery is biodynamic since 2014.

This wine come from one of the countries often overlooked regions "The Marches." This wine is sourced from eight different vineyards and is arguably one of the greatest of all white grapes grown in Italy. Crisp, refreshing with a touch of citrus, this wine pairs well with ceviche, fish tacos, and Fritto Misto.

Grape • Verdicchio
Place • Le Marche, Italy
FYI • This region also produces Italy's finest footwear.

Stephane Ogier spent his formative wine training years in Burgundy. This explains his approach and the elegance and finesse that is found in his wines. While there is a deep color to the wine, in many ways it is Burgundian like. With notes of cassis, violet, and a hint of tar, this pairs well with pot au feau.

Grape • Syrah
Place • Rhone Valley, France
FYI • Vineyards in Côte-Rôtie are among the steepest anywhere.

Considered among the best producers of riesling in the Finger Lakes not to mention the United States. After time spent working in California for a large producer, Nancy Irelan wanted to dial it back. Her boutique winery is worth the visit. This is NOT a sweet wine. Pair with fish or even a crabcake.

Grape • Riesling
Place • Finger Lakes, New York
FYI • Located on the western shore of Seneca Lake.

Jerome Bougnaud has made it his personal mission to rescue 50 small parcels that stretch along an improbable amount of territory to manage. His success with these ancient vineyards gives us this full-bodied wine considered one of the great new wines of the region. Pairs well with rack of lamb.

Grape • Tempranillo, Grenache
Place • Castilla y Leon, Spain
FYI • A bit of the ancient white grape Abillo is used in this.