Über delicious! That’s all you need to know about this Riesling. The slate soils of this region account for the wines minerality and the cool climate its acidity. The peach and lime notes pair nicely with fish and poultry dishes. A particularly good fit with sushi.

Grape • Riesling
Place • Mosel River Valley, Germany
FYI • The vast majority of German Rieslings made are NOT sweet.

This single vineyard wine comes from the rolling hills of the Awatere Valley from New Zealand's famed Marlborough region. The label depicts the journey the grapes go through to become wine. This classic style from the region is full of tropical fruit notes and citrus. Pairs well with seafood.

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Marlborough, New Zealand
FYI • Wine is named after the Maori word for Great Treasure.

Central Coast growing regions where warm weather allows for a long growing season for nice ripe grapes, tempered by the ocean breezes to keep the wine fresh. Flavors of grapefruit, white peach, and green grass. A great aperitif.

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Lodi, California
FYI • Lodi is also home to an annual Albarino festival.

A rosé in sheeps clothing? While this might be your introduction to a Serbian wine, the Balkans produces a wide range of vino including this spirited red full of great acidity and bright notes of strawberry and cherry. Serve chilled with spicy sausages or spicy Thai or Indian cuisine.

Grape • Blauer Portuguiser
Place • Fruska Gora, Serbia
FYI • This varietal is native to the Danube region of Austria.

The true magic of Aglianico is revealed after some years in the bottle. One of the three "majestic" grapes of Italy, this full-bodied red can fool you at first. Plum and kitchen spice abound but instead of a protein, consider pairing with baked beans, black eyed peas, or roasted cauliflower and kale.

Grape • Aglianico
Place • Campania, Italy
FYI • San Salvatore has a photovoltaic plant on site.

South Africa has a long history of making bubbly and at the very top of the pyramid is Graham Beck. Served at the inauguration of Nelson Mandela, this wine keeps very good company! With notes of freshly baked bread and citrus, this is a perfect wine to start an evening with.

Grape • Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Place • Western Cape, South Africa
FYI • Sparkling here is known as Methode Cap Classique.

This powerhouse blend is from the newest AVA in Washington state: Candy Mountain that includes four mountains collectively known as "the rattles." This wine, named in honor of the owner's mother has a long velvety finish with notes of graphite and anise. Enjoy with a grilled t-bone.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Petit Verdot
Place • Columbia Valley, Washington
FYI • Candy Mountain AVA was named in 2020.

This sometimes overlooked region is home to one of Italy's most powerful varietals, Sagrantino. It often takes years to come into it's own and this offering from Colpetrone is their current release at nearly a decade old! Incredibly well structured with brambleberries, leather and spice it pairs well with goat dishes.

Grape • Sagrantino
Place • Montefalco, Italy
FYI • This region is known as "the belly of the belly" of Italy

The coastal waters greatly affect the vineyards located in Massa-Carrara and Bolgheri. Extended time on the lees provides for deep complexity. Label art is by Margot Bertonati, an artist and friend of the winemaker. Look for notes of minerality and salinity. Delicious as an aperitif.

Grape • Vermentino
Place • Tuscany, Italy
FYI • Bolgheri is the birthplace of the Super Tuscan.