The only downside to this wine is not much makes it to the U.S. This is a declassified Vacqueyras, a fancy way of saying you get a lot of bang for the buck. The Bouletin family makes this wine with great care and it shows. With lots of depth this meaty wine pairs best with food. Try with veal or veggie stew.

Grape • Grenache, Syrah, Carignan
Place • Rhone, France
FYI • Roucas Toumba are the fallen stones around the vineyard.

Named Los Dos because it is always made from two varietals. This rosé has youthful characteristics of raspberry and white flowers. While there are many rich foods in Campo de Borja including lamb, blood pudding, and garlic soup, this wine is better suited with lighter fare such as grilled chicken or fish tacos.

Grape • Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Campo de Borja, Spain
FYI • Some towns here didn't see cars until the late 20th cent.

Drinking this will bring to mind toe-dipping along the beautiful Cote d'Azur while sipping on a delicate rose. A classic with notes of exotic fruits like guava and papaya, this versatile wine pairs well with... you guessed it, seafood!

Grape • Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Cinsault
Place • Provence, France
FYI • Aix-en-Provence is the birthplace of painter Cezanne.

Austria meets the northern boundary of Friuli. Like Austria, white varietals reign supreme in this NE region. Cool nights help keep the acidity vibrant. This crowd pleaser, with hints of peach and gooseberry, gets the job done every time. Excellently paired with sushi or seafood risotto.

Grape • Pinot Grigio
Place • Friuli, Italy
FYI • Friuli has one of Italy's most developed economies.

There is debate as to the origins of Rainwater being used to describe Madeira but it is likely because of the wine's light, fresh style or that the only way to water the steep hillside is from rainwater. Exotic fruit and caramel notes with a hint of walnut. Serve chilled at the holiday dinner table with savory dishes.

Grape • Tinta Negra
Place • Madeira, Portugal
FYI • Madeira's summit receives over 110 in. of rain annually.

A delicious wine from the first drop. This smooth crowd-pleasing cab is made from grapes sourced from three areas of Washington State. The resulting blend has notes of cassis, blackberry and chocolate. One of the few cabs you can drink on its own or by a nice campfire...or alongside a T-bone steak or grilled Portobello.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot
Place • Columbia Valley, WA
FYI • Columbia Valley is Washington’s largest wine region.

This house in under new ownership as of 2003. The Mignon's made a decision to take this historic poperty in a more modern direction. The reviews are in and what a success! Look for notes of dried apricot and cherry. Salmon in color and delicious with salmon too!

Grape • Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier
Place • Champagne, France
FYI • Champagne plans to expand it's borders soon.

Vines up to 90 years old on sandy soil is part of the magic behind what is essentially a declassified Chateaneuf. This Grenache heavy blend is aromatic an red with notes of black pepper and cassis. It is showing very well now and will pair well with lamb, sausage, and duck.

Grape • Grenache, Mourvedre, Carignan, Syrah
Place • Chateaneuf-du-Pape, France
FYI • Cotes means slope or hills.

This enthusiastic red from a perfect vintage will put a smile on your face. It's from talented female wine maker Donatella. Versatile at the dinner table, where we encourage you to serve it, it pairs well with everything from soups to meat dishes. Will easily age 5-10 years.

Grape • Sangiovese
Place • Tuscany, Italy
FYI • Rosso vs Brunello de Montalcino is meant to drink young.