"Since 1910 this family winery has steadily grown under the watchful eye of the founder's great-grandchildren. Intense complex bouquet, well balanced on the palate with soft tannins and notes of black berry and cherry." Pairs well with spaghetti.

Grape • Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Tuscany, Italy
FYI • The winery is currently run by the 4th generation.

This workhorse varietal has so much natural tannin it will leave your head spinning. This is a great expression of Carmenere with notes of tobacco, black pepper and blackberry. Well balanced this wine can easily age for another year or two. It paris well with duck and cassoulet.

Grape • Carmenere
Place • Colchagua Valley, Chile
FYI • The Tinguiriric river formed the Colchagua Valley.

Many of the vines here are planted on gentle hillside slopes– a unique characteristic of the Navarra landscape. Garnacha Blanca is thought to be a mutation of the dark-skinned Grenache Noir grape. Refreshing and zippy with citrus notes. Pair with tuna salad or other light fare.

Grape • Garnacha Blanca
Place • Navarra, Spain
FYI • The vines are not irrigated.

Created in 2005 in honor of Nicolas Lassagne's daughter Anais. The estate is relatively new, created in 1952 by his grandfather Paul Lassagne. With bright aromatics of elderberry and strawberry this pairs well with salads, chicken, and salmon.

Grape • Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Bordeeaux, France
FYI • Caprices d'Anais means "Anais' Whim."

Zolo was created in 2003 by Patricia Ortiz. This zesty Sauvignon Blanc from high-elevation vineyards has aromas of grapefruit, passion fruit, herbs, spice and orange blossom notes that persist through the finish. Pair with a pasta and English peas in cream sauce or a goat cheese salad.

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
FYI • Patricia Ortiz is a former doctor.

The Arnaud family has owned the Château Cabrières property for three generations. The property itself dates to 1344 and is located in the village of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, in the Vaucluse department. With notes of plum and bramble this pairs well with charcuterie and cheeses.

Grape • Grenache, Cinsault
Place • Rhone Valley, France
FYI • Cabrières, means "where the goats are raised".

Intense and deep ruby with violet hues. Intense and expressive on the nose with peppery notes, violet aromas, and ripe black fruits. Powerful in its youth, this wine is full, supple and well-balanced with firm, silky tannins that lead to an elegant, beautiful finish. Delicious with beef rib and savory lamb dishes.

Grape • Syrah
Place • Rhone Valley, France
FYI • Syrah is the only red grape allowed in norther Rhone.

Jean-Claude & Nicolas Fayolle started this winery, located in the village of Gervans, 5km from Tain-l'Hermitage. Their son Nicolas now runs the estate and represents the 3rd generation. Black fruit with notes of robust candied violet. Rich mouthfeel. Delicious with grilled red meat and most cheeses.

Grape • Syrah.
Place • Rhone Valley, France
FYI • The estate once grew only apricots.

The vineyard Martinenga is one of the most treasured sites in Piedmont. It sits in the heart of Barbaresco and has idyllic soil and sun exposure conditions. Elegant, graceful, memorable. This "Lady In Red" is full of plums, violets, licorice, and a hint of earth. Pairs extremely well with game birds.

Grape • Nebbiolo
Place • Piedmont, Italy
FYI • Piedmont means "at the foot of the mountains."