This delicious wine is from a varietal many associate as thin skinned, a bit like gamay or pinot noir. But in this northwestern part of Spain it can also come across as it does her as a more full-boded style full of dark cherry and blueberry notes. Pairs well with chorizo.

Grape • Mencia
Place • Castilla y Leon, Spain
FYI • These two provinces merged in 1983.

The monks from this southern portion of Portugal were known as Loios, and this wine is named for them. Arguably the country's most famous winemaker, J Ramos produces this wine from indigenous varietals. Supple and easy with notes of blackberry, this pairs well with BBQ fare.

Grape • Aragones, Trincadeira, Castelao
Place • Alentejo, Portugal
FYI • Vila Santa is named after a 15th century priesthood.

Inspired when the winemaker watched a determined ant march off with a lime peel one day, he thought it amusing enough to use on his wine label. Light and well balanced with citrus notes, this is a perfect sipper for your next party.

Grape • Pinot Blanc
Place • Kunsag, Hungary
FYI • Hungary produces 1% of the world's wine.

Produced by Les Grands Chais near the village Pont Saint Esprit in the Gard district. The hillside exposure and loamy soil are perfect for producing this classic style. Raspberry and plum with a touch of violet make this a refreshing red that is versatile with a variety of dishes at the dinner table.

Grape • Grenache, Syrah, Mareselan
Place • Rhone Valley, France
FYI • The winery was founded in 2010.

In 1994 they produced their first vintage and there's be no looking back. Refreshing with a balanced citrus profile this wine is beautifully New Zealand without the overpowering grapefruit some have come to expect from this island nation. Will pair well with a mango ceviche.

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Marlborough, New Zealand
FYI • Frost is a particular issue in this area.

For the better part of a century the Cailleux family sold their wine in bulk to negociants. Estate bottling began in 1974. Today this "workhorse" producer turns out exceptional value for money wines in a variety of categories. With ripe plum and red fruit notes this is built for hanger steak and frites.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Place • Bordeaux, France
FYI • The Cadillac car logo is based on Cailleux's coat of arms

"In the heart of Pouilly, at the foot of the iconic Solutré rock, lies Pascal Rollet's charming estate. With only 7.65 hectares and an impressive terroir, he focuses on precise, fruit-driven wines. No wood, no creaminess, just lively notes of tropical fruit bouquet of pineapple, mango and guava." Pair with chicken.

Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Burgundy, France.
FYI • The winemaker is known for wearing a cowboy hat.

The Zeni family has made wine for over 150 years. This full-bodied red offers notes of raisin, licorice and a hint of dark bitter chocolate. Recommended with red meat, braised meat, game and fermented cheese.

Grape • Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara
Place • Veneto, Italy
FYI • A special drying method is used before pressing.

One of the finest produces of Austria's darling grape, Pichler is sought after for the finesse and inescapable depth of their wines. A stones throw from the Danube this benefits from a touch of CO2 to compensate for the low acidity. Green apple dominates. Pair with fish.

Grape • Grunver Veltliner
Place • Wachau, Austria
FYI • Wachau is an UNESCO World Heritage Site.