This is an excellent example of modern Bordeaux. With a heavy blend of Right Bank merlot rounded out with a touch of cabernet sauvignon, this has a freshness of dark fruit, namely plums and blackberry. Insanely quaffable, this pairs perfectly with bistro fare - think hanger steak and frites!

Grape • Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Bordeaux, France
FYI • Bordeaux is the largest wine growing region in France.

The refreshing whites of northern Italy are always a hit and this is no exception! Clean and sharp with notes of tropical fruits and white acacia flowers this pairs well with a variety of lighter fare or even as a pool-side sipper.

Grape • Pinot Grigio
Place • Veneto, Italy
FYI • This region produces the most wine in Italy.

This wine heralds from SE Australia. Known as a "super zone," it measures some 1250 miles and reaches from the Pacific coast in Queensland to the Indian Ocean. Tight, fresh pear and stone fruit flavours balanced with a subtle, hint of cashewy oak. Pair with butter chicken.

Grape • Chardonnay
Place • South Eastern, Australia
FYI • Aged in both French and American oak.

Thomas Jullien, is the head of Ferme Saint Martin, an estate perched at the highest point of the Beaumes de Venise appellation, in Suzette. This family vineyard, was founded in 1964 by Thomas’ grandparents. A declassified Beaumess de Venise, it has a freshness of red fruit and pairs well with stewed chicken.

Grape • Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Mourvedre
Place • Rhone Valley, France
FYI • This region is also famous for a dessert wine.

In 1930, Dimitris Douloufakis became one of the first winemakers in Crete to produce wines professionally in his traditional, old winery. Today his grandson, Nikolas runs the winery. This has concentrated aromas of fresh red fruits, herbs and light floral aromas. Pair with grilled chicken or slow-cooked lamb.

Grape • Liatiko
Place • Crete, Greece
FYI • Dafnios translates to "laurel" or bay tree" in English.

Francois-Xavier Barc served as the winemaker for the famed estate Charles Joguet for many years. In 2010 he decided to go it alone by making his own wine. This wildly popular white is refreshing with hints of citrus and minerality. Drink on its own or pair with seafood.

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Touraine, France
FYI • Touraine takes its name from the Celtic tribe Turones.

With the highest elevation in all of the Highlands, often over 2000 feet, the unique climate of this AVA is used to seeing 50 degree swings in a single day. A European-style Cab with great acidity this couples well with steak of course but can also pair nicely with meat dishes from Morroco and India.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Paso Robles Highland, California
FYI • The climate here is often associated with Tuscany.

"This Aligoté produces a very pale gold white wine with green highlights, it opens when shaken on superb aromas of white flowers and cut hay. We can feel slightly mineral aromas on the nose. The attack is charming on the palate, offering immediate pleasure. "It will bring out a Burgundy snail from its shell"

Grape • Aligote
Place • Burgundy, France
FYI • This is the original white grape of Burgundy

With a great location in the town of Saint-Philippe d’Aiguilhe, Château Joanin Bécot is one of the most beautiful references of the Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux appellation, on the right bank of Bordeaux. Notes of plum and blackberry. Pairs well with pork tenderloin. and roasted vegetables.

Grape • Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Place • Bordeaux, France
FYI • The right bank in Bordeaux is merlot heavy.