This estate is run to this day by the Menard-Durand family who have owned these vineyards since the 1700's. This light style cab is fermented without the use of oak to maintain the bright style giving way to notes of black cherry and licorice. Pairs well with BBQ chicken or other grilled meats.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Languedoc, France
FYI • Montpellier is the capital of this region.

Without question one Italy's most important red grapes, and 100% Sicily's most important one. An intense bouquet of pomegranate and black currant with notes of forest fruit black pepper. A great food wine, pair with pork ribs.

Grape • Nero D'Avola
Place • Sicily, Italy
FYI • Known as "The Black Grape of Avola."

Known as “The Originals” because the grapes are grown in the same soil and latitude as their original ancestry. If you could bottle the fun and irreverent attitude of the west coast, this would be the result. A touch of pepper, raspberry and eucalyptus, this wine pairs well with most foods.

Grape • Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Columbia Valley, Washington
FYI • The Columbia Valley grows 99% of the grapes in WA state.

Somontano DO was created in 1984 and is located in the NE part of Spain, a region not known for these grapes. A balanced 50/50 blend this wine offers lots of dark fruit with a hint of smokiness. A "yummy" wine that pairs well with BBQ.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Place • Aragon, Spain
FYI • Somontano means "beneath the mountain."

The wines of Domaine de la Maïonnette reflect the elegance of the Provençal terroir, characterized by the hot and dry climate. La Maïonnette has been an independent winegrower since 1913. Notes of gooseberry and litchi. Pairs well with fish, shrimp, and seasonal vegetables.

Grape • Syrah, Cinsault, Grenache
Place • Provence, France
FYI • Grapes are harvested at night to maintain freshness.

In a region famous for its whites there are also, in fact, a few standout reds. Marco Felluga produces this aromatically expressive merlot from two villages near the sea. In its unoaked state this wine shows off the beautifully fragrant qualities of plum, cherry and tobacco.

Grape • Merlot
Place • Friuli, Italy
FYI • Perfectly paired with the famed San Daniele prosciutto.

Bouchaine is the oldest continuously operating winery in Carneros, a region located on the southern tip of Napa Valley. Female winemaker and native Chris Kajani makes this red with mouthwatering notes of cherry, black tea, and pomegranate. Pair with grilled chicken.

Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • Napa Valley, California
FYI • Beringer owned this land in 1961.

Protos ’27 in a homage to those 11 visionaries that founded Protos in 1927. It is a wine where the years of better vineyard techniques and winery research blend together to form a beautiful orchestra of wood and fruit notes. Rich and luscious, this pairs well with a grilled t-bone steak.

Grape • Tinto Fino
Place • Ribera del Duero, Spain
FYI • The region for this appelation is Castilla y Leon.

In 2007, Mario Paoluzi set out to make "one of the greats" or as the Italians called it - fuoriclasse. As the wineries oldest red and their flagship, they are meticulous every step of the way. Beautiful texture with great depth, notes of black pepper, game, and a hint of smokiness. Pairs well with roasted pork.

Grape • Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio, Alicante
Place • Sicily, Italy
FYI • Native yeasts are used for fermentation.