Navarra is in northern Spain, brushes alongside the French border, and is dotted with remarkable medieval villages. This family run operation took off only about 20 years ago and is now producing this easily approachable wine full of bright red raspberry and strawberry notes. Pairs well with anything chorizo.

Grape • Garnacha
Place • Navarra, Spain
FYI • Pamplona is the capital, famous bulls and running.

The wine is named after the famous marine geological site that is found at the winery where fossils are still found to this day. The flagship wine from Domaine de Ménard, this has notes of tropical fruit and a hint of citrus. Paris well with a tuna sandwich.

Grape • Colombard, Sauvignon Blanc, Ugni Blanc
Place • Gsacony, France
FYI • The first vintage from this winery was 2003.

Bodegas Volver is a young winery (founded in 2004) that has a belief system that "less is more." Minimal intervention, the use of organic yeasts, and vines that are half a century old are key to the structure of this wine. Full-bodied with notes of blackberry, licorice, and black pepper, this pairs well with cured meats.

Grape • Monastrell
Place • Alicante, Spain
FYI • Alicante sits on the eastern coast of Spain.

Founded more than two centuries ago, Rosa del Golfo winery is located in the south east section of the Puglia region in Salento.The winery was started by Leopoldo Calo when he started cultivating a plot of land with vineyards and olive trees. Lighter style makes this immensely quafable. Pair with goat.

Grape • Negroamaro
Place • Puglia, Italy
FYI • Damiano, the son, now runs the estate.

The Heinrich's founded their winery in 1990 and converted to biodynamic viticulture in 2006. Extended contact on the lees provides a truly unique expression of Burgenland. Aromas of black cherry, baking spice, and a hint of smoke make this wine a perfect match with baked chicken, bacon, or even with greens.

Grape • Zwigelt
Place • Burgenland, Austria
FYI • This grape was developed in 1922 by Fritz Zweigelt.

Aptly named after the Andes mountains, these grapes are grown in the shadow of this mighty mountain range. While malbec might be better known in the region, this cab franc shines through with notes of blackberry, kitchen spice, and plum. Pairs well with pork loin and chimichurri.

Grape • Cabernet Franc
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
FYI • France is the birthplace for cabernet franc and malbec,

Produced from grapes grown at altitude, this is considered the world's first extreme high-altitude parcel of Pinot Noir. Made with an unmistakable nod to France, this elegant red has notes of thyme and kitchen spice. The minerality allows it to pair with a number of dishes such as duck or pheasant.

Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
FYI • Named after Nicola, the winemakers daughter.

By Italian standards this is a relatively young winery, founded in 1971. As a result, their winery is a very modern affair using the most state-of-the-art tools available. Notable for its highly perfumed nose, look for elements of pineapple, nectarine, and freesia. Lovely as an aperitif.

Grape • Greccheto
Place • Umbria, Italy
FYI • During the Renaissance this grape was simply: Greco.

Domaine de la Mordorée is located in TAVEL, in the southern Rhône valley and was created in 1986 by Francis Delorme and his son Christophe. This gorgeous wine truly over-delivers with notes of white flowers, bosc pear, and layers of minerality. Pairs well with roast chicken or Comte cheese.

Grape • Grenache, Clairette, Viognier, Roussanne, Marsanne
Place • Rhone Valley, France
FYI • This winery is biodynamic.