From southern Portugal, this modern style blend from two full throttle grapes provides a lot of bang for the buck with notes of black pepper, pipe tobacco and plum. Pairs great with burgers, pizza, or a charcuterie platter.

Grape • Aragonez, Alicante Bouschet
Place • Alentejano, Portugal
FYI • Portugal is the world's largest producer of cork.

Originally from Austria, the Siegel family made their way to Chile in the 1970's. We're so glad they did! This eye-catching deep ruby red is trumped only by a lip-smacking barrage of flavors ranging from cloves to black peppercorns to blackberry. Try with your favorite chili, with or without meat.

Grape • Syrah, Carmenere, Cab Franc, Petit Verdot
Place • Colchagua Valley, Chile
FYI • This valley is responsible for Chile's best red wines.

The cold nights of this region in the foothills of the mountains is ideal for promoting the floral aromatics of this wine. On the palate this white has a refreshing citrus zing that is great with shrimp or all it's own.

Grape • Pinot Grigio
Place • Friuli, Italy
FYI • Agriturismo thrives in this part of Italy.

Although this area appears centrally located within Italy, from a cultural and historical standpoint it is considered southern. Some time in Slovenian oak helps bring out notes of truffles, plump, and kitchen spice. This wine is paired nicely with the regional sheep dish known as arrosticini.

Grape • Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Place • Abruzzo, Italy
FYI • This area is considered the "greenest region" in europe.

There is something about family run wineries that turns out treasured wines. This one is no exception. The Careglio family coaxes memorable notes of lush peach and nectarine. Pairs well with chevre and candied apricot or Chicken Kiev or...this wine is pretty versatile. Enjoy!

Grape • Arneis
Place • Piedmont, Italy
FYI • This varietal was nearly extinct as recently as 1960.

The majority of wines from Paul Achs are red, not the norm in white-wine centric Austria. His time working in Napa has brought these wines their own style of elegance. With hints of black pepper and a touch of bing cherry and herbs this screams for a well-appointed cheeseboard!

Grape • Zweigelt, St. Laurent, Blaufrankisch
Place • Burgenland, Austria
FYI • These varietals are seldom seen outside Austria.

Hélène Jaeger took the reigns in 2005 and transitioned to organic farming just four years later. Her meticulous ways help bring out the best in her wines. With plenty of peppy acidity there is also a gracious mouthfeel of peach & apricot. Pair with fried river fish or a hard cheese such as Comté.

Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Burgundy, France
FYI • Rully wines are among the best "deals" in Burgundy.

Named after the rare Southern right whales found off the coast of Walker Bay, Anthony H. Russell set out to make an age-worthy wine from ZA's very own varietal: pinotage. A textured red with the complexity of dark rich fruit and a woodsy aromatic. Pairs well with a grilled t-bone steak.

Grape • Pinotage
Place • Hemel-En-Aarde Valley, South Africa
FYI • Proceeds from each bottle help with whale preservation.

Historically one of the most popular grapes planted on the island. It is common among Madeira houses to source their grapes from numerous growers as most do not own their vineyards. This dry style makes for an excellent table wine. With notes of orange citrus and a hint of walnut try with meat dishes.

Grape • Verdelho
Place • Madeira, Portugal
FYI • The low trellises used in Madeira are called latada.