The “Pumo” is a decorative object that has adorned balconies and handrails of ancient stairways in Puglia for centuries. Deep purple red with dark violet reflections; intense and persistent aroma, with blackcurrant and wild fruit scent, spicy, with thyme notes. Serve with grilled lamb and mature cheeses.

Grape • Negroamaro
Place • Puglia, Italy
FYI • Puglia is known as Italy's "heel of the boot."

Balanced and easy drinking, this is a textbook example of a South African cab with notes of blackberry, cherry, and herbs. With a medium weight on the palate this pairs well with bbq chicken.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Western Cape, South Africa
FYI • The port city of this region is Cape Town.

This unwooded style of Viognier offers an accessible wine with ample body. The color is a brilliant green-gold and the style is dry but fruity. Pair with chicken salad.

Grape • Viognier
Place • Swartland, South Africa
FYI • Swartland is about one hour from Cape Town.

The Fontsainte vineyards surround the hamlet of Boutenac in the area known as “The Golden Crescent” and were first planted by Romans in 25 A.D. A very delicious wine! Notes of strawberry shine through this crisp and refreshing Gris de Gris. Pairs well with brie and a baguette.

Grape • Grenache Gris, Carignan
Place • Corbieres, France
FYI • Winery is named after a nearby fountain of water.

Known as the "Imperial City" because it was used as the main venue of the court of Charles V. This region is famed for it's ancient lands. Aged in French and American oak this complex wine has notes of vanilla, smoke, and black fruit. Pairs well with cured meats.

Grape • Graciano
Place • Toldeo, Spain
FYI • Toledo was named an UNESCO site in 1986.

"The vineyards of Colleleva lie on the heights of the Marche. Colleleva’s Verdicchio is a thirst quencher on an elemental level. Zesty and citrusy, with a peppy spritz on the palate, it could be considered the Adriatic’s response to Muscadet. Great aperitif wine or pair with pasta salad."

Grape • Verdicchio
Place • Marche, Italy
FYI • In Italian Colle means “hill”, and Leva means “rises”

The winery started just after the French revolution and is today run by a father/daughter team with Melanie as chief. The acronym Furd comes from the vineyard's name, Furdenheimer Tal. And while the family recognizes this as Riesling country, they love to experiment. Notes of exotic fruit. Pairs with spicy food.

Grape • Pinot Gris
Place • Alsace, France
FYI • The Furd vineyard is small at only 3 acres.

This full-flavored white from the famed slopes of Mt. Etna on the eastern side of Sicily is heavily influenced by the volcanic soil. A big personality wine that is farmed organically, look for notes of lemon zest, dried apricot, and saltine crackers.

Grape • Carricante, Catarratto
Place • Sicily, Italy
FYI • Mt. Etna is an active volcano and erupted in 2021.

With grapes harvested from three regions in Champagne, this bubbly is sourcing fruit from ideal locations for each of the three varietals. Vibrant notes of cherry and red currant. An ideal Champagne as an aperitif or with a meal.

Grape • Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Place • Champagne, France
FYI • Pinot Meunier from the Marne Valley.