Founded in 1993 the wines from this estate are always known for their approachability. Stainless steel production is a principle reason that this is such a super-easy drinking cab. With notes of black pepper and tobacco this pairs well with items off the grill...including sea bass.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Central Valley, Chile
FYI • This fertile valley extends for nearly 400 miles.

A rather young winery by Spanish standards, Borsao was founded in 1958 and works primarily with the region’s important varietal, garnacha. This spirited red is one of the best values on the market. Full of black raspberry, plum, and black cherry this wine pairs nicely with most things off the grill and even paella.

Grape • Garnacha, Tempranillo
Place • Campo d Borja, Spain
FYI • Garnacha originated in Aragon, an area in northern Spain.

Founded in 1856 this winery, with the Andes acting as a stunning backdrop to the property, is still family owned and operated. The elegant use of oak on this charddonay elevates it's notes of pear, pineapple, and vanilla. Pairs very well with tuna tartare, smoked salmon, and other fish dishes.

Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Maipo Valley, Chile
FYI • In addition to grapes, Chile is also known for copper.

Six families of farmers founded Bodegas Burgo Viejo in 1987 with the next generation coming on-board, it is now sixteen families working together. Fresh and intense flavors of white fruits, peach, apple and some citrus notes. Pair with a seafood paella.

Grape • Viura, Tempranillo Blanco
Place • Rioja, Spain
FYI • This wine is made with organic grapes.

While this is a young winery by Italian standards, founded in 1990, the two families that united to bring it to life have a winemaking tradition dating back to the early 1900's. This youthful red has a fragrant nose of black cherry and freshly tilled soil. Smooth and very easy to drink, it pairs nicely with sausage.

Grape • Barbera D'Alba
Place • Piedmont, Italy
FYI • Barbera is the most widely planted grape in Piedmont.

Winemaker Richard Shelton presents a delicious mid-California Pinot Noir with this offering. Once done in an over-the-top manner, more Cali winemakers are taking a reserved approach. The result is this bright and cheerful red that pairs well with Tacos Al Pastor and Cheese Tamales.

Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • Central Coast, California
FYI • This area was originally inhabited by the Chumash people.

"The sloping banks of the Loir, a tributary of the Loire, are home to the northernmost vineyards of the entire Loire Valley. This area produces fantastically unique Chenin Blanc that bears a unique aromatic signature. Exotically perfumed with hints of guava, musk, and clove, it finishes dry & quite flinty." Pair with fish.

Grape • Chenin Blanc
Place • Loire Valley, France
FYI • The Loire River is the longest in France.

This has been a family property since 1887, handed down over several generations. In 1957 Guy Mothe started to specialize in Chablis. Today his three sons work the 55 hectares. With rounded lemony, white peach, and grapefruit flavors, this pairs well with your favorite chicken dish.

Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Burgundy, France
FYI • Only the white grape chardonnay is permitted in Chablis.

This storied region with its poor schist soil in a remote part of Catalonia is notorious for its difficult conditions - but those who persevere are rewarded. Thirty years after Robert Parker wrote of this region it is now quite famous. A big wine with notes of dark fruit and rosemary. Pair with meat.

Grape • Grenache, Carignan, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Catalonia, Spain
FYI • AKA Priory, home to Carthusian monks in the Middle Ages.