"Rubus Private Selection is made from 100% Verdejo grapes coming from the town of La Seca in the heart of the Rueda region in Northern Spain. Pale yellow color the wine offers clean and crisp aromas of citrus fruits, a refreshing and well-balanced palate of zesty flavors. Pair with chicken, fish or salads."

Grape • Verdejo
Place • Rueda, Spain
FYI • Average vine age is 30 years old.

A young winery by Italian standards, Hirpinia was founded in the 1970's and released it's first Taurasi DOCG in 1992. By aging the wine in stainless steal tanks it provides for a medium bodied red with lots of dark cherry notes. Pair with items off the grill.

Grape • Aglianico
Place • Taurasi, Italy
FYI • Hirpinia is derived from the Oscan term "wolf."

The climate here is moderated by nearby Garda Lake, the largest in Italy. In 1968 the family began to cultivate their vineyards and today produce a range of wines including this blend. With hints of melon and stone fruit this white pairs well with prosciutto and melon, fish, or even served as a brunch wine.

Grape • Garganega, Cortese, Trebbiano, Chardonnay
Place • Veneto, Italy
FYI • The famous dessert tiramisu originates from Veneto.

Duilio Fossi took over the family business in 1910 and slowly grew it before expanding into international markets, namely the US. A pale straw yellow with brilliant perlage, the delicate bouquet is of golden apple, pear and white peach. Pairs excellenty with fried calamari or served as an aperitif.

Grape • Glera
Place • Veneto, Italy
FYI • Spumante means "foaming" or sparkling in Italian.

After working for twenty years as a consulting winemaker, Susana founded her own brand in 2000. Crisp, refreshing and aromatic, with a bouquet of citrus fruits, passion fruit, lychee and white flowers. Pair with fish, crab, or sushi.

Grape • Torrontes
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
FYI • Crios label inspired by her love for her children.

"La Mesma is a family business meticulously run by the three Rosina sisters: Paola, Francesca and Anna. The wine has a beautiful, straw-yellow color, fruity scents (apricot), with hints of citrus fruits and meadow flowers; it is a fresh and harmonious taste, with a fruity background." Pair with seafood risotto.

Grape • Cortese
Place • Piedmont, Italy
FYI • La Mesma means "herself" in Italian.

Paul Hobbs is behind this remarkable wine. The hand-harvested fruit that comes from the Lujan de Cuyo and Tunuyan vineyards at nearly 4000 ft is well worth the effort. Full throttle all the way, this American-oak aged wine has notes of blackberry, chocolate, and kitchen spice. Pair with a t-bone.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
FYI • The winery uses a gravity-flow system.

The historic Maximin Grünhaus estate, dating back to 966 A.D., lies at the foot of a long, steep south-facing slope. In 1882, it was purchased by an ancestor of Carl von Schubert and still with the family today. Wines from this site show fruit and body early in their lives, but also possess extraordinary ageing potential.

Grape • Riesling
Place • Mosel, Germany
FYI • The winery was once called “Villa ad Valles."

"Our vineyards are located on the northern slope of Mount Etna, in two different districts: Cuba and Pontale Palino. This beautifully elegant wine has aromas of wildflower, fennel, volcanic rock and tangy forest berry. Try with bucatini with tuna."

Grape • Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio
Place • Sicily, Italy
FYI • The winery owns pre-phylloxera vines.