"Juan Muñoz Lopez and his family immigrated to Argentina in 1952 from his hometown of Andalucía, Spain, and began cultivating vines in the rich lands of Mendoza. Vibrant with good acidity, look for notes of grapefruit. Ideal as an aperitif or to accompany seafood, fish and salads."

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
FYI • Las Perdices is named for the partidges that roam nearby.

The wind swept hillside these grapes are grown on is something from a Van Gogh painting. There is enough dip in evening temperatures to help keep these grapes fresh. With notes of cherry, this is a perfect pairing with roast chicken.

Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • Languedoc, France
FYI • Pinot Noir is among those most thin-skinned grapes.

" The ultimate Roman white wine refresher gets its name from a tiny town in the hills southeast of Rome where wine cultivation dates back 5,000 years." Notes of citrus, this bright wine pairs well with cacio e pepe and pizza bianca.

Grape • Malvasia Trebbiano
Place • Lazio, Italy
FYI • This wine region is just outside Rome.

Despite the movie Sideways all but crushing this grape out of demand, it has, fortunately, made a comeback since the early 00's. The climate in Umbria is perfectly suited to Merlot. With a gorgeous soft and silky texture this has noticeable notes of black pepper. Delicious with your favorite lamb dish.

Grape • Merlot
Place • Umbria, Italy
FYI • Umbria is a completely landlocked region.

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.

This classic showing from the Rhone will have you smiling with your very first sip. Sourced from grapes grown on various soil types including limestone and clay, this has expressive notes of black licorice, pepper, and plum. Pairs nicely with grilled mushrooms or as an everyday sipper.

Grape • Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault
Place • Rhone Valley, France
FYI • The winery was established in 1826.

This lush and elegant Cabernet Sauvignon initially displays aromas of plum, cranberry, and black truffle, followed by nutmeg, black pepper and thyme. A first taste of the full-bodied wine reveals flavors of black cherry, black currant and espresso. Hints of florals and fine leather bolster its richness, while firm tannins.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec
Place • Sonoma County, California
FYI • Aged in French oak for nearly two years.

Louis Barroul, whose family has owned this property for fourteen generations, seems up to the task of carrying on great things. His boundless energy comes through in his wines. Phenomenal depth with notes of blackberry, black pepper, and gingerbread, don’t be afraid to try this with poultry. For real!

Grape • Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault
Place • Rhone, France
FYI • A vineyard has existed on this property since 1416…wow.

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.