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.

Andrea Fossi named this wine after his grandfather (Dullio) and son (Niccolo) who were born a century apart. To represent the young and old, this wine is made in two styles and then blended. A robust red with notes of black cherries and black peppercorn this pairs well with beef brisket.

Grape • Primitivo
Place • Puglia, Italy
FYI • Primitivo is also known as Zinfandel

The concept of wine cooperatives is important in this part of Spain and in 2001 three combined to create Bodegas Borsao. At the forefront of modern wine making in Spain their wines over-deliver in each category. Lively minerality and black fruit make this a perfect pairing with grilled veggies and meats.

Grape • Garnacha
Place • Campo de Borja
FYI • This ancient area is associated with the Aragon Kingdom.

This co-op owned by Jean Marc Barthez is quintessential Bordeaux Blanc. Sourced from vineyards that surround the winery and fermented without oak to preserve the underlying expression of its classic terroir, this is Sauvignon Blanc as channeled through the unique prism of Bordeaux. Pair with pan-seared trout.

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
Place • Bordeaux, France
FYI • Semillon is used to make the famed Ch. d'Yquem.

The wines of Domaine de la Maïonnette reflect the elegance of the Provençal terroir, characterized by the hot and dry climate. La Maïonnette has been an independent winegrower since 1913. Notes of gooseberry and litchi. Pairs well with fish, shrimp, and seasonal vegetables.

Grape • Syrah, Cinsault, Grenache
Place • Provence, France
FYI • Grapes are harvested at night to maintain freshness.

The design of the label is in reference to finding an open door in Puerto Rico when the family fled Cuba years ago. Three vineyards makeup their holdings that date back to the late 1920's. This wine is full bodied with dark fruit and a hint of raisin. Pair with grilled food, especially chorizo links.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
FYI • Lamadrid is the maiden name of the winemaker's mom.

There is a reason people love Tuscan reds and this is a gorgeous example why. Elegant with a complex bouquet of herbs, toasted nuts, spice, cherry, and raspberry.  Aged in Slavonian oak barrels for three years and cellared in bottle for 6 months. Delicious with wild game or simply as a "reflective" wine.

Grape • Sangiovese Grosso
Place • Tuscany, Italy
FYI • Brunello refers to the color of grapes at harvest.

"HG III is Tony Biagi’s riff on the Napa Valley red blend. Created with select lots from their Blueline Estate which was purchased in 2006. Aged 15 months in French oak, this is Incredibly layered with notes of blueberry, cola, cocoa powder, plum, and cedar." Pair with aged cheese or grilled venison.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot
Place • Napa Valley, California
FYI • Hourglass Wine produced their first vintage in 1997

Located in the hard-to-reach northern range of Italy's famed Dolomite Mountains. "Elegant, intense and complex wine, characterized by its exquisite minerality, fine aromatic, and exceptional ageing property." Perfect with refined seafood dishes, especially with John Dory.

Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
FYI • This region borders Switzerland.