The 70 year-old Garnacha vines used for this wine are part of the story that speaks to the remarkable depth of this red. The unique micro-climate in these foothills near the French border is the other. A well structured wine with hints of blackberries, this hearty wine pairs well with paella and stews.

Grape • Garnacha
Place • Navarra, Spain
FYI • La Cantera translates to "quarry."

Cultivating wine in these ancient lands goes back to the 3rd century. Today Marques makes memorable wines in a modern fashion. This expressive red is aged 6 months in American oak. Look for notes of strawberry, spice, and cocoa. Pairs well with grilled foods.

Grape • Tempranillo
Place • Valdepenas, Spain
FYI • Locally Tempranillo is known as Cencibel.

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 elegant rose is incredibly pleasing. It's the kind of wine that is released and by September we'll all be a bit sad because the vintage is out-of-stock for the season. For now we can celebrate it's watermelon hue with bright flavor of summer berries. Enjoy pool-side or with salmon salad.

Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • Marlborough, New Zealand
FYI • Named after the mountains that border the vineyards.

The charming Jolivet's produce this refreshing red on vineyards that sprawl along hillsides that are at the highest point of the Gironde. Well-structured and giving this wine has notes of plum. This wine pairs surprisingly well with pulled-pork and Asian style pork chops!

Grape • Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Place • Bordeaux, France
FYI • Bordeaux is the 9th largest city in France.

Growing in the shadow of Mount Gantkofel, and therefore an even cooler zone than surrounding vineyards, means the grapes need to stay on the vine well into September. The resulting wine is pure genius full of minerality and some hints of stone fruit. Pairs well with shellfish.

Grape • Pinot Grigio
Place • Alto Adige, Italy
FYI • This is the most northern wine growing region in Italy.

This fourth generation family estate is nestled upon clayey limestone in the village of Mercurey, That is part of the reason for it's delicious quality. The other reason of course is due to the attentive hands of father and son duo, Michel and Laurent. Rounded and supple, pairs well with white meat dishes.

Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Burgundy, France
FYI • Mercurey, the most important village in Cote Challonaise.

For several generations the Thymiopoulus family have worked the lands of Rapsani which became one of Greece's first official appellations in 1971. The climate and soil here are perfect for producing gorgeous red wines. Deep crimson color gives way to a highly aromatic wine. Try with roasted lamb or mushroom risotto.

Grape • Xinomavro, Krasto, Stavroto
Place • Larissa, Greece
FYI • Grown on the foothills of Mt. Olympus.

Founded in 1875 it is one of this region's "younger" estates. Sourced from grapes inside and adjoining their single-vineyard sites Kiedrich Wasseros and Sangrub. Complex and layered with exotic fruits, lemon zest and the expected minerality this wine is known for. Pairs well with pork, poultry and fresh cheeses.

Grape • Riesling
Place • Rheingau, Germany
FYI • The Rheingau makes up only 3% of German vineyards.