Despite that fact that this blend is from the right bank it has the body, depth, and character to go up against it's left bank brethren. This is a classic Bordeaux with loads of cassis, plum, and licorice. Pairs nicely with beef in red sauce.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Place • Bordeaux, France
FYI • The river that runs through Bordeaux is the Gironde.

While this region is centrally located in Italy, it identifies with southern Italian cuisine and culture. This well structured red has layers of dried cherry and cedar. It pairs well with salami and other cured meats and will put a smile on your face.

Grape • Montepulciano
Place • Abruzzo, Italy
FYI • Over half of Abruzzo is designated as national parks.

This easy sipper is intended to reflect the lighter side of cabernet sauvignon. Fermented in stainless steel this wine has notes of dark fruit that pairs perfectly with pizza or a roast beef sandwich.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Central Valley, California
FYI • Cabernet Sauvignon is the most planted grape in CA.

Owned by famed winemaker Patricia Ortiz, this winery is at the cutting edge of Argentinian wine making. Citrus and white floral aromas stand out with a delicate touch of ginger, grapefruit, and guava. Pair with fish tacos.

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Patagonia, Argentina
FYI • Wapisa is the only coastal winery in Patagonia.

A delicious wine from the first drop. This smooth crowd-pleasing cab is made from grapes sourced from three areas of Washington State. The resulting blend has notes of cassis, blackberry and chocolate. One of the few cabs you can drink on its own or by a nice campfire...or alongside a T-bone steak or grilled Portobello.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot
Place • Columbia Valley, WA
FYI • Columbia Valley is Washington’s largest wine region.

Located in Saint-Estephe and classified a cru bourgeois in 1932. It has always been considered one of the best wines in the appellation. Purchased by Mahler-Besse (1997), this 8-hectare estate was chosen for its considerable potential and medium-sized area. Smokey, dark fruit notes. Great with bistro fare.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Place • Bordeaux, France
FYI • Cellars are built in the style of Napoleon III.

"This is a small production artisanal wine that represents the two terroirs of Alicante. The winemaker's objective is to reflect the sea, mountains, and the magic of the Mediterranean. Fragrant notes of jasmine, rose petal, and orange blossom."

Grape • Moscatel de Alejandria, Macabeo, Airen
Place • Alicante, Spain
FYI • The traditional sweet wine in Alicante is Fondillon.

Founded in 1999 by visionary Karim Mussi, a third-generation Lebanese immigrant. Karim and his family pioneered La Consulta in the Uco Valley as a special place to make “born and raised” wines. This is a top 100 Wine Spectator award winner. Notes of dark fruit and eucalyptus. Pair with a grilled t-bone.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
FYI • Made in the famed Uco Valley region.

Despite the fact that this wine goes through 100% malolactic fermentation (fancy word for making the body of the wine seem richer) it is remarkably lean with a long finish. Excellent winemaking at it's finest. Will go beautifully well with oysters, scallops, or cod.

Grape • Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc
Place • Santa Maria Valley, California
FYI • The SMV appellation is the second oldest in the U.S.