This wine is named for one of the wild animals that used to roam through the valley when the winery was first established in 1776 (the same year other great things happened!). A blend of three varietals this wine has layers of smoke, licorice, and dark fruit. Pairs well with items off the grill.

Grape • Syrah, Mourvedre, Viogner
Place • Cape of Good Hope, South Africa
FYI • Boekenhout is an indigenous Cape Beech tree.

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.

Navarra is in northern Spain, brushes alongside the French border, and is dotted with remarkable medieval villages. This family run operation took off only about 20 years ago and is now producing this easily approachable wine full of bright red raspberry and strawberry notes. Pairs well with anything chorizo.

Grape • Garnacha
Place • Navarra, Spain
FYI • Pamplona is the capital, famous bulls and running.

This very aromatic rosé is as beautiful to look at as it is to drink. Pico, the eldest of two brothers who make this wine, is meticulous in everything he does. It shows in this undeniably yummy crowd pleaser with notes of rose, cherry and watermelon. Great by itself or with summer tomatoes.

Grape • Barbera
Place • Barbera d'Asti, Italy
FYI • Hazelnuts, as well as wine, are famous in this region.

Stunning vistas of the valley with Montserrat as a backdrop will great you at this historic, yet very modern house. Four siblings currently operate Llopart turning out refreshingly delicious cavas. A classic aperitif wine with bright acidity and a hint of lemon zest.

Grape • Xarel-lo, Macabeo, Parellada
Place • Penedes, Spain
FYI • Remarkably, this house is run by the 25th generation.

The majority of wines from Paul Achs are red, not the norm in white-wine centric Austria. His time working in Napa has brought these wines their own style of elegance. With hints of black pepper and a touch of bing cherry and herbs this screams for a well-appointed cheeseboard!

Grape • Zweigelt, St. Laurent, Blaufrankisch
Place • Burgenland, Austria
FYI • These varietals are seldom seen outside Austria.

Classic Russian River fruit is on display with notes of black cherry, plums and kitchen spice. The vineyard is named after the patriarch of the Torres family who planted grapes here in the coolest, foggiest region of the Russian River. Delicious on its own but also pairs well with mushrooms.

Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • Sonoma, California
FYI • La Masia means farmhouse in Catalonia (Spain).

Inspired by Pomerol, this full-bodied red is from Napa favorites Bruce and Barbara Neyers. An exceptional harvest provided "epic" fruit for this vintage. With notes of black currant, black cherry and black olive this wine pairs very well with pepper encrusted steak and squash agnolotti.

Grape • Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Napa, CA
FYI • Husband and wife winemaking duo married for 50 years.

Louis Barroul, whose family has owned this property for fourteen generations, seems up to the task of carrying on great things. His boundless energy comes through in his wines. Phenomenal depth with notes of blackberry, black pepper, and gingerbread, don’t be afraid to try this with poultry. For real!

Grape • Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault
Place • Rhone, France
FYI • A vineyard has existed on this property since 1416…wow.