Produced by Bodega Casa Primicia from the part of this region known as Alavese Rioja, The vines have it their stride at 35yo and deliver fruit that is perfect for making this red. With hints of caramel, blueberry compote and balsamic reduction, this is a perfect match-up with a cheeseburger.

Grape • Tempranillo
Place • Rioja, Spain
FYI • Tempranillo is the most planted red grape In Spain.

This estate is run to this day by the Menard-Durand family who have owned these vineyards since the 1700's. This light style cab is fermented without the use of oak to maintain the bright style giving way to notes of black cherry and licorice. Pairs well with BBQ chicken or other grilled meats.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Languedoc, France
FYI • Montpellier is the capital of this region.

Five generations of the Lange family have lives and worked their vineyards in Lodi, California. With a classic Mediterranean climate, this 100% stainless steel white has notes of melon, lemongrass, and physallis. Pairs well with tuna crudo.

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Lodi, California
FYI • Vineyards are certified green by Lodi Sustainable Rules.

The vineyards of Chateau Bonnet were planted during the 16th century. Today the stewards are the Lurton family. Situated in a beautiful part of Bordeaux, the limestone soil is ideal for these grapes. Notes of lemon tart and mango. Great as an aperitif, but also with a seafood platter, avocado with shrimp or grilled fish.

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
Place • Bordeaux, France
FYI • The bottle and label are eco-friendly.

Prosper Maufoux made a serious career change and decided to start a winery in 1860. Since then the stewardship of the winery has changed hands several times. Now made by female winemaker-of-the-year Nadine Gublin. Notes of lemon, herbs, and a hint of vanilla. Pair with tarragon roasted chicken.

Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Burgundy, France
FYI • Prosper Maufoux was a notary by trade.

The Crozals have worked the land here for three generations. Situated in the heart of the Minervois between Carcassonne and Narbonne this delightful white is what chardonnay is all about. Notes, of pear, apple and citrus blossom, it pairs well with tuna nicoise salad or a pesto chicken sandwich.

Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Pays d'Oc, France
FYI • This wine is organically produced.

The original owners of this vineyard thought the thousands of little yellow birds on the property were canaries. It turns out they were Western Goldfinches. Too late, the name had already stuck! This supple wine has layers of cherry, blueberry and spice. Pair with pork loin and caramelized onions or grilled salmon.

Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • Willamette Valley, OR
FYI • How to pronounce Willamette? Rhymes with pan it.

Ch. Carbonnieux is one of the most ancient wine growing estates in Bordeaux and has made wine uninterrupted since the 13th Century and are among the top wines of Graves. A very complex wine with citrus and herbal flavors. It makes for a tight zesty wine with a chalky mineral texture. Pair with turbot.

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
Place • Bordeaux, France
FYI • One of the leaders in all of Pessac-Leognan.

Rudi's credo is "I'm a wine caretaker not a winemaker" and he is unquestionably one of the great Austrian producers. This aged wine has come into it's own. The reductiveness will blow off in a few minutes to reveal notes of cooked apricots and toasted hazelnuts. Pair with stewed game and prunes.

Grape • Riesling
Place • Wachau, Austria
FYI • The Pichler's have worked vines since the early 1700's.