Made as a tribute to the Gironde river that feeds this region, this winery is actually situated alongside it's tributaries the Dordogne and the Garonne. Aged without oak barrels, this red is bright and juicy with fragrant notes of violet and blackberry. Pairs well with beef stew.

Grape • Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Place • Bordeaux, France
FYI • Bordeaux is the largest wine growing region in France.

This viticultural area is important and the marl and sandstone hillside these grapes come from is one of the reasons. A second is the very even continental climate that babies the grapes. Look for flavors of anise, black pepper and plum. Pairs well with pintxos or the local cheese Idiazabal.

Grape • Tempranillo
Place • Navarra, Spain
FYI • Grapes have grown in this region for 700 years.

Located just outside of Toulouse, the "Pink City," are the refreshing wines from Mont Gravet. Remarkable food, culture, and wine are seemingly all rolled up into this wine. Full of personality it's tasty notes of citrus go, not surprisingly, very well with seafood.

Grape • Colombard, Ugni Blanc
Place • Gascony, France
FYI • Gravet are oval shaped rocks found in the vineyard.

Zolo was created in 2003 by of one of Argentina’s leading women in wine, Patricia Ortiz, when she established one of Argentina’s most forward-thinking wineries. Notes of blackberry and currant with some chocolate and bark character. A crowd pleaser to serve as is or with beef empanadas.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
FYI • Zolo means alone or solo in Spanish.

A relative newcomer on the scene having opened their doors in 2004, Woodhouse Estates hits it out of the ballpark with this full-throttled modern style red. Juicy, polished and easy to drink this is loaded with dark red fruits and a touch of chocolate. Pairs with a grilled ribeye.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Woodinville, Washington
FYI • Washington state now has over 1,000 wineries!

While the Johnson family has grown grapes since the early 90's, it wasn't until 2000 they released their first vintage of Spy Valley, named after a nearby U.S. Govt. listening station. Truly delicious, this is the style that made New Zealand's SB world-famous. Aromatic with notes of grapefruit, pair with oysters.

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Marlborough, New Zealand
FYI • S.V. is a certified sustainable producer.

Founded in 1959 Domaine Defaix is a family affair in northern Burgundy. Saint Bris is the only appelation in Burgundy to produce sauvignon blanc. The varietal is well known here for it's remarkable display of delicate aromas of citrus. One of the very best wines to pair with goat cheese.

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Burgundy, France
FYI • This area is very close to Chablis.

Pierre Jean Villa is considered one of the most gifted winegrowers of his generation. He started his winery in 2009. Described as: clean, pure, deep, and elegant. His youngest vines aged in his oldest barrels. Pairs well with beef short ribs braised in red wine and herbs.

Grape • Syrah
Place • Rhone Valley, France
FYI • Villa learned to make wine in Burgundy.

Monteleone is located at the foot of Etna, 30 meters from the ancient Byzantine church Cuba di Santa Domenica. Deeply complex with notes of lemon blossom, jasmine, coriander, celery, thyme, kitchen spice, and lemongrass. Pairs well with fried fish, appetizers and salads.

Grape • Carricante
Place • Sicily, Italy
FYI • This project began in July 2017.