Owned by the Hill-Smith Family, the 650 acres they have under vine is an impressive undertaking. The sandy soils help provide the right conditions to showcase the plum and blueberry notes. Incredibly easy to drink. Pairs well with hamburgers.

Grape • Shiraz
Place • South Australia, Australia
FYI • The winery was founded in 1958.

The vineyard covers the Southern Ardeche, from the right bank of the Rhone River to the Cevennes Mountains.The flavor is punctuated with ripe white peach, exotic fruit like mango, very pleasant and full with light viscosity. Serve with a creamy chicken dish or even crayfish.

Grape • Viognier
Place • Rhone Valley, France
FYI • Viognier is one of the most grapes in the Rhone.

"Fresh and crisp wine with citrus notes mixed with floral touches. Pale bright yellow color. Blend of citrus notes, lime and grapefruit. Excellent as an aperitif and pairs well with salads and seafood dishes."

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Central Valley, Chile
FYI • Chile was settled by the Spanish in the 1500's.

Grown in the dry, hot region, of Jumilla on 50 sprawling hectares that are organically farmed. This red is an incredible value with a big, bold, and complex personality. Look for notes of black plum, clove, toffee, and cedar. Pairs well with anything off the grill, especially chorizo or other flavorful sausages.

Grape • Monastrell
Place • Jumilla, Spain
FYI • 5 Meses means 5 months - time aged in oak.

"Lucas Pfister is Argentinean agronomist with European roots, he studied viticulture and enology in Montpellier, Bordeaux and Lisbon. "Fermented in stainless steel this is a refreshing style from Mendoza that behaves more like a European red. Pair with grilled chicken kabobs.

Grape • Malbec
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
FYI • The winery was founded in 2013 and is biodynamic.

Château Fontarèche, owned by the De Lamy family since 1957, is located in the Languedoc region, several kilometers far from Lézignan-Corbières. Warm days and cool nights help preserve the freshness of the fruit. Notes of strawberry and watermelon. Pairs well with fish tacos or shrimp cocktail.

Grape • Piquepoul Noir, Carignan, Grenache Noir
Place • Corbieres, France
FYI • One of the oldest producers in the Langeudoc.

Collemattoni is located on a hilltop on the south side of the municipal area of Montalcino, just a short distance from the village of Sant’Angelo in Colle. Intense ruby red color. Aromas of violet flowers, black cherry and wild black fruits. Pair with steak, pheasant, or strong cheeses.

Grape • Sangiovese
Place • Tuscany, Italy
FYI • Named for the farmhouse that is its trademark.

Founded in 1999 by visionary Karim Mussi, a third-generation Lebanese immigrant. Karim and his family pioneered La Consulta in the Uco Valley as a special place to make “born and raised” wines. This former top 100 Wine Spectator wine has notes of mocha, blackberry, bramble and pairs well with a grilled t-bone.

Grape • Malbec
Place • Uco Valley, Argentina
FYI • Altocedro means high Cedar.

Their next door neighbor, Sassicaia, is more famous but along with Grattamacco they put Bolgheri and the category of Super Tuscans on the map. This remarkable example of Vermentino is full of minerality and a pronounced salinity. Pairs very well with fish or try with a fava bean salad.

Grape • Vermentino
Place • Tuscany, Italy
FYI • This winery was founded in 1977.