Located just outside of Toulouse, the "Pink City," are the refreshing wines from Mont Gravet. Remarkable food, culture, and wine are seemingly all rolled up into this wine. Full of personality it's tasty notes of citrus go, not surprisingly, very well with seafood.

Grape • Colombard, Ugni Blanc
Place • Gascony, France
FYI • Gravet are oval shaped rocks found in the vineyard.

Despite the grape being associated with white wine production, the skin does have enough pigment to produce a rose. With a floral aroma and flavors of red currant and raspberry on the palate, this wine is great as an aperitif or paired with grilled fish.

Grape • Pinot Grigio
Place • Sicily, Italy
FYI • Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.

This wine, made for Eric Solomon Selections, is a glimpse into the textbook deliciousness of Ribera del Duero. The 60-year-old vines along with new American and French oak barrels come together to create this expansive wine with notes of dark berry and kitchen spice. Bring this to your next parrillada!

Grape • Tempranillo
Place • Ribera del Duero, Spain
FYI • Ribera vies with Rioja as Spain’s top red wine region.

Nancy Irelan is at the vanguard of awesome! From her impeccably made wines to the winery being New York's first LEED Gold certified - they are always pursuing perfection. Beautiful notes of orange blossom and citrus, this pairs well with sushi.

Grape • Riesling
Place • Finger Lakes, NY
FYI • This is NOT a sweet riesling!

This wine is bottled at Chateau Siran from a parcel of land just outside the world-famous Margaux AOC - helping keep the wine affordable but still made with outstanding fruit. A good-structured wine with notes of black fruit, this pairs well with grilled duck breast.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Place • Bordeaux, France
FYI • Ch. Siran turned down entry into the 1855 classification.

"Boccadiagabbia was once part of a vast agricultural estate that for over a century was an influential example of modern, rational agriculture. This ruby red offers classic varietal spice, along with lovely scents of vanilla, chocolate, and wild red berries. Pair with hard cheeses."

Grape • Montepulciano, Sangiovese
Place • Marche, Italy
FYI • This winery was once one of the “one hundred poderi"

Vines up to 90 years old on sandy soil is part of the magic behind what is essentially a declassified Chateaneuf. This Grenache heavy blend is aromatic an red with notes of black pepper and cassis. It is showing very well now and will pair well with lamb, sausage, and duck.

Grape • Grenache, Mourvedre, Carignan, Syrah
Place • Chateaneuf-du-Pape, France
FYI • Cotes means slope or hills.

Considered one of the best expressions of sauvignon blanc in the United States. It's the ability of the wine to evoke emotion that places it in the pantheon of America's great wines. "Warmth of a midday sun", striking as a tall sunflower", "rich as the feeling of a good laugh" are attempts to describe this wine. Enjoy.

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Sonoma County, California
FYI • Edwards is a trailblazer who started wine making in 1974.

"Dorino Livon, is one of the most successful and recognized Friulan winemakers. His story has its roots in the family's passion and traditions. A fragrant bouquet, this wine has notes of lime blossoms & fresh pear with vanilla, blanched almonds & nutmeg. Pair with shrimp risotto."

Grape • Pinot Grigio
Place • Friuli, Italy
FYI • The winery is now run by the third generation of family.