A delightfully refreshing wine, this tantalizing blend is known as off-dry..meaning it has a hint of residual sugar. It is also a "petillant" wine meaning it has a light amount of bubbles. These two elements make this an outstanding pairing with any spicy food such as curry, Thai, or Mexican cuisines.

Grape • Muscat, Pinotage
Place • Swartland. South Africa
FYI • Swartland translates to "The Black Land" in Dutch.

"The signature wines project of Viejo Isaías originated in 1998, when oenologist Rodrigo Manuel Romero, inspired by his grandfather’s expertise, decided to plant vineyards in Lujan de Cuyo’s Perdriel area. Complex aromas of plum, ripe fruit, and dry fig. Pair with red meats, spicy sauces or mature cheeses.

Grape • Malbec
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
FYI • Name and rose logo honor the founder's grandfather.

Two decades ago the winemakers realized that there was great potential working with this grape (instead of only malbec). It was historically blended but in revealing that is holds it color and bright fruity flavor very well, it was allowed to shine on its own. Black currant and licorice flavors that pair well with pork.

Grape • Bonarda
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
FYI • The name of this wine means the Colony of Hares.

Andrea Felici is in the heart of the region located about 600m above sea level they experience dramatic shifts between daytime and nighttime temperatures. They make only two wines, both white, from verdicchio. Staying vibrant even in the warmest vintages, look for notes of minerality. Pair with savory tarts.

Grape • Verdicchio
Place • Marche, Italy
FYI • Their first estate bottling was in 2003.

Founded in 1879 by two brothers the winery is still under family control to this day. This wine is what started it all and has been made every year since 1879. Produced from winery owned grapes (50%) from Rioja Alta, it is designed to enjoy now and requires no bottle aging. It pairs well with a variety of foods.

Grape • Tempranillo
Place • Rioja, Spain
FYI • Remaining 50% of grapes come from local farmers.

Lazio vineyards are located just outside of Rome. While other wine regions in Italy get noticed, this area and ancient grape is often overlooked. Grown organically on volcanic soil by the Capineti family, this wine is full of aromas of minerality, peach, and apricot. Pair with grilled swordfish and peaches.

Grape • Bellone
Place • Lazio, Italy
FYI • This grape is also known as Cacchione.

From one of the most famous producers in Sancerre is this single vineyard wine. Sourced from 70 year-old vines planted on flinty soil on one of the highest points in the region. Incredibly long-lived with notes of citrus, gunpowder, and chives. Pairs well with oysters or veal.

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Loire Valley, France
FYI • This grape takes its name from the word sauvage.

The grapes for this wine are from the same vineyard as for the Brunello but made in a way that is immediately quaffable. This historic estate was among the very first to offer a Brunnelo in 1966. Elegant and velvety this pairs well with Osso Buco.

Grape • Sangiovese
Place • Tuscany, Italy
FYI • The winery has been owned since 1850 by the Ciacci's.

"Founded in 1947, this cooperative has some 1,200 grower-members, giving winemaker Nikos Varvarigos access to a wide variety of terroirs. For this cuvee, he prioritized fruit from Pirgos and Imerovigli, two of the highest points on the island, where the grapes ripen more slowly." Pairs well with meaty fish.

Grape • Assyrtiko
Place • Santorini, Greece
FYI • The beaches of Santorini are made of black sand.