This wine is named after an area that immediately surrounds the winery. Years ago, lovers (Amante) would pass (Pass) by the grove to have a romp and it became known as the Forrest of Lovers. This wine has fleshy plum notes with a hint of prune, nutmeg and cinnamon. Pairs nicely with pasta and pork ragu.

Grape • Negromaro
Place • Puglia, Italy
FYI • From DOC Salice Salentino, established in 1976.

This is what is known as perfect bistro wine. With easy notes of red fruit and a balanced mouth feel, it goes with, well, pretty much anything you would order at a bistro, from steak and frites to grilled chicken to French onion soup! Bon Appetit!

Grape • Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Place • Bordeaux, France
FYI • Merlot is the dominant grape in Lussac-Saint Emilion.

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.

"Albariño is a Portuguese grape, native to the Miño River region, which separates Galicia & the Rias Baixas DO from Portugal. In the mouth, Valminor has notes of apricot and melon with a raciness. Perfect with seafood such as fish tacos, ceviche, grilled shellfish."

Grape • Albarino
Place • Rias Baixas, Spain
FYI • Albarino and Alvarinho are the same grape.

The slightly sweet red bubbly that is this wine is a delight around the world. It's versatility as a mixer in cocktails, as a late afternoon refresher, or as an perfect pairing with dessert makes it a true wonder. Delicious notes of wild berry and candied cherry.

Grape • Brachetto
Place • Piedmont, Italy
FYI • This region is home to Italy's most expensive vineyards.

The winery was founded by the Santero brothers in 1958 and renovated in 1977 to process fruit from its five estate-owned vineyards. The winery continues to elevate the prosecco category. Aromatic, rich of flowers and fruits scents. Excellent as an aperitif.

Grape • Glera
Place • Veneto, Italy
FYI • The spiral bottle is made exclusively for Villa Jolanda.

Ch. Carbonnieux is one of the most ancient wine growing estates in Bordeaux and has made wine uninterrupted since the 13th Century and are among the top wines of Graves. A very complex wine with citrus and herbal flavors. It makes for a tight zesty wine with a chalky mineral texture. Pair with turbot.

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
Place • Bordeaux, France
FYI • One of the leaders in all of Pessac-Leognan.

A somewhat difficult grape to grow, those who try are rewarded with an aromatic wine driven by minerality and a pleasant tanginess. An important grape in the historical Roero zone, this pairs well with grilled fish or try it with regional favorite Agnolotti del Plin.

Grape • Arneis
Place • Piedmont, Italy
FYI • Arneis translates to "little rascal."

"Old" by Napa standards, this family-owned estate was founded in 1967 and continues to earn the respect of other produces and oenophiles alike. This Bordeaux-style blend is silky smooth with velvety hints of chocolate and kitchen spice. A crowd-pleaser all the way. Enjoy it contemplating life in front of the fireplace.

Grape • Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec
Place • Napa, California
FYI • "Cult winery" neighbors include Bryant and Colgin.