Grapes are sourced from two districts, Montalbano and Siena. The complexity of the soils in these two areas provides the structure needed for winemaker Alberto Antonini to create this easy drinking red. With hints of cherry and raspberry it pairs well with a variety of pasta dishes as well as with pizza.

Grape • Sangiovese, Merlot
Place • Tuscany, Italy
FYI • Sangiovese is the most important grape in Tuscany.

With a stunning view of Mont St Clair in Sete, this winery has vineyards that stretch over vast sunlit terraces in the south of France. This wine has strawberry aromas, with pomegranate flavors and is as crisp and refreshing as a rose can come. Wonderful pool party wine or served with bbq.

Grape • Syrah
Place • Côteaux du Languedoc, France
FYI • The Mont is 183 meters high and offers dramatic views.

"Hello World!” Petit Verdot comes from a six acre block of the 7 year-old Monte Prado Vineyard. The high elevation of the estate in combination with the calcareous influence of the soil helps create a surprisingly bright red from Central Spain. Notes of violet, cherry, and plum. Pair with empanadas.

Grape • Petit Verdot
Place • Ucles, Spain
FYI • Petit Verdot is an important blending grape in Bordeaux.

A blend of the important red varietals of the region, the old-vine carignan is produced through carbonic maceration. With notes of blackberry this well-balanced red with an easy finish pairs well with pork loin and fennel or a mature Munster cheese.

Grape • Carignan, Syrah, Mourvedre, Grenache
Place • Corbieres, France
FYI • Nearly 95% of wine from this region is red.

Named for the summer solstice, the grapes are harvested in the cool morning hours before the notorious heat of the region warms the fruit up. Served as an aperitif this captures the spirit of summer with notes of strawberry and peach.

Grape • Grenache, Cinsault, Caladoc
Place • Provence, France
FYI • Caladoc is a crossing of Grenache and Malbec.

These grapes come from their own single-vineyard estate named Dakine, or "The Best" as a type of Hawaiian expression. A small plot at just four acres, it still cranks out some memorable wines that are elegant yet full-bodied. Aromas of blackcurrant, blueberry, and chocolate. Pairs well with filet mignon.

Grape • Merlot, Malbec
Place • Sonoma, California
FYI • The owner has surfed on four continents.

Just a fraction of Baudry's vineyard is white but how lucky we are. Grapes were harvested both fully ripe and with all the acidity and minerality that make Loire whites sing. Baudry’s Chinon blanc is a perfect example: pale yellow, with citrus and quince notes. Pair with cream sauces.

Grape • Chinon Blanc
Place • Loire Valley, France
FYI • Baudry is considered one of the very best in the Loire.

Paul Hobbs does it again with this vivacious DRY, aka not-sweet, Riesling. Very steep-slopes that are planted horizontally contribute significantly to this wine's personality. Notes of white flowers, minerality and a great long finish make this a wonderful food wine. Pair with fish, grilled sausage, or a summer salad.

Grape • Riesling
Place • Finger Lakes, New York
FYI • The first vintage from this estate was 2019.

The Eguren family are the pioneers in the production of parcel specific single cru wines from Rioja in the Burgundy model. Produced from a single contiguous vineyard in Labastida, called La Llana. Expressive aromas of redcurrant, cherry, licorice. Try with lamb cutlets grilled over vine clippings

Grape • Tempranillo, Graciano
Place • Rioja, Spain
FYI • From a spectacular vineyard on the banks of the Ebro.