“Hello World!” Viognier comes from a ten acre block of the 16 year-old Monte Higueras Vineyard. Finca La Estacada’s vineyards are sustainably farmed and outfitted with drip irrigation. Generous aromas of green apple, mango. and magnolia flowers. Drink on its own or pair with ceviche.

Grape • Viognier
Place • Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
FYI • Elevation here is a surprising 3,000 ft above sea level.

Cheerful, bright, and full of vibrant flavors of lime zest and minerality. Aged in stainless steel before heading home to you. This easy sipper pairs well with pool-side parties as well as arugula and goat cheese salad.

Grape • Pinot Grigio
Place • Sicily, Italy
FYI • Spaghetti was invented in Sicily.

The Bousquet family, orginally from Carcassonne, France, set out to make a wine with European elegance. Since 1990 they have produced wines such as this refreshing sauvignon blanc that is full of lime citrus and bright acidity. Makes for a great aperitif.

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
FYI • Mendoza is home to more than 1000 vineyards.

The Pinot Project started in 2009 with a mission to make varietally perfect wines and this is the one that started it all. With notes of black cherry, chocolate, and blackberry this pairs well with roast chicken or even salmon.

Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • Central Coasst, California
FYI • The grapes are from Monterey and San Benito.

In 1899 Château Abiet and Château Martiny were amalgamated and Château Cissac was born. Always Cab heavy this is the second label from the property. This full-bodied wine has loads of black fruit, spicy plum, vanilla, pine wood box and black currant. Excellent with grilled meats and vegetables.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Place • Bordeaux, France
FYI • Haut-Medoc is home to the "famous four" appellations.

The Mayol's are of Spanish decent and their respective talents from graphic designer to architect all have a place in running/improving the operation. Made from the darling red grape of Argentina, this has unmistakable notes of mint and blackberry and pairs well with bbq chicken.

Grape • Bonardo
Place • Uco Valley, Chile
FYI • The winery started in 1990.

Founded in 1994, he vineyards are situated at 900 meters (2,950 feet) above sea level, planted on some of the finest soils in Ribera del Duero’s “Golden Mile”. Great aromatic intensity, complex and elegant tanins, with notes of red fruits, pair with big meats."

Grape • Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Ribera Del Duero, Spain
FYI • Vega Sicilia is their neighbor.

This important grape in the northeast corner of France is directly related to Chardonnay. While it is sometimes blended with other whites, this is a flawless example of the grape all by itself. With a long finish of spicy pear, lemon, and apricot this pairs well with traditional Alsatian fare as well as Asian cuisine.

Grape • Auxerrois
Place • Alsace, France
FYI • Alsace was formerly part of Germany.

The village of Rully is nestled in the Côte Châlonnaise of the famed Burgundy region. Here elegant notes of orange blossom and a chalky minerality delicately dance on the palate. As such, food pairings should not dominate. This will go well with fish dishes such as pain fried trout.

Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Burgundy, France
FYI • The Rully AOC was established in 1939.