Finca Antigua translates to "Old Estate" and refers to the long-lived nature of the vines here. As they saying goes "this is a lot of bang for the buck." A full-bodied red with the obvious dark fruit but also an intriguing array of wild herbs. This pairs well with lamb shank or lamb stew.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • La Mancha, Spain
FYI • This region is featured in the famed novel Don Quixote.

Carlos Serres was a pioneer. He was a key figure in exporting riojas in the early 1900's and the winery is still run by his family today. Well-balanced with a fresh and red fruit zing, this versatile wine pairs well with a variety of foods such as vegetables, paella, cheeses, and white meat.

Grape • Tempranillo
Place • Rioja, Spain
FYI • Crianza wines must age at the winery for at least 2 yrs.

Only the 4th vintage from this label, this white has built a loyal following very quickly. While the grapes are harvested from several different vineyards, this is clearly a California-style Sauvignon Blanc with tons of refreshing tropical fruit. Pairs well with your favorite salad.

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Monterey, California
FYI • The mysticism of the Pacific Ocean inspired the label.

This fun blend, cabernet sauvignon is not often seen in Portuguese wines, is from the Lopo de Carvalho family who have run this winery for five generations. This highly aromatic red has notes of cherry-cola, nutmeg, and blackberry. Pairs well with lamb stew.

Grape • Touriga Nacional, Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Tejo, Portugal
FYI • Named after a conquered fort in Goa, India.

Tucked away in Noussa, the northern part of the stunningly picturesque island Paros, comes this wine made of the indigenous grape Assyrtiko. The sea salt-kissed vineyards are biodynamically grown on volcanic soils. Bright and mineral this is a no-brainer with seafood dishes.

Grape • Assyrtiko
Place • Paros, Greece
FYI • ATMA is the Greek word for "soul."

This wine is produced in Faugeres, named in 1955 as a quality territory and receiving AOC status in 1982. Uniquely made using carbonic maceration, it still manages to achieve a full-bodied structure with notes of black pepper and blackberry. Pair with peppered venison.

Grape • Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre, Carignan
Place • Lannguedoc, France
FYI • This wine is named after 12th century Lord Ermengaud.

The Domaine de Fondrèche estate is situated at the foot of Mont Ventoux, the famous mountain in Vaucluse. Being located in this area is the reason for the huge shift in temps from day to night and greatly impact the grapes. Notes of crème de cassis, violet, graphite and light wood. Pair with a provencal stew.

Grape • Syrah, Mourvedre
Place • Rhone Valley, France
FYI • This estate is biodynamic.

Jacques Granges moved here in the 1970's and converted the vineyards to biodynamic - long before it was popular. Without the use of new wood in aging Jacques allows the power of the wine to speak for itself. With notes of blueberry, smoke, and fresh earth this pairs well with Beef Bourguignon.

Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • Valais, Switzerland
FYI • The majority of Swiss wines do not leave Switzerland.

Prager exists at the highest echelon of Austrian wine producers. "His stylistic signature is that of aromatic complexity coupled with power and tension. Masses of dried herbs on the nose, plus white pepper and green plums. Silky texture is offset by vibrant acidity and savory minerality." Perfectly paired with veal.

Grape • Gruner Veltliner
Place • Wachau, Austria
FYI • Austria has the strictest wine regulations in the world.