This is pure happiness in a bottle. Sourced from multiple vineyards in southern France it is a blend of grapes that were meant to be together. Refreshing with notes of red currant it is incredibly versatile pairing well with salads, seafood, grilled veggies, and pasta dishes.

Grape • Grenache, Syrah, Merlot
Place • Languedoc, France
FYI • The Languedoc is France's biggest wine producer

A fresh modern approach to winemaking has swept over Australia and gone are the overly produced, doctored wines of yesterday. This medium bodied red has hints of blueberry and an undeniable undertone of Australia's quintessential component: eucalyptus. Try with your favorite vegetarian dish.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • South Australia, Australia
FYI • This area includes Australia's most arid land.

Über delicious! That’s all you need to know about this Riesling. The slate soils of this region account for the wines minerality and the cool climate its acidity. The peach and lime notes pair nicely with fish and poultry dishes. A particularly good fit with sushi.

Grape • Riesling
Place • Mosel River Valley, Germany
FYI • The vast majority of German Rieslings made are NOT sweet.

Andre Mack is a former investor turned winemaker. Steadily working up the ranks as a sommelier he realized his dream of making wine several years ago. Full-bodied with a velvety texture this wine is meant to please from the first sip with notes of blackberry and chocolate.

Grape • Syrah, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Rogue Valley, Oregon and Washington State
FYI • Mouton Noir means Black Sheep in French.

"A tiny block of 2 hectares of old vines - planted in 1950 and 1911 - in the prestigious climate called Les Michelons in Moulin a Vent. The vines are located in a single clos surrounded by a stone wall and poppies flowers. Well rounded, displaying cherries and roses. Pair with bbq, poultry, or salmon."

Grape • Gamay
Place • Burgundy, France
FYI • Yard handpicks his grapes and uses native yeasts.

"Boccadigabbia was once one of the “one hundred poderi,” or individual farms, that made up the Amministrazione Bonaparte of Civitanova, a vast agricultural estate. This red offers classic varietal spice, along with lovely scents of vanilla, chocolate, and wild red berries. Pairs well with Central Italian cuisine."

Grape • Montepulciano, Sangiovese
Place • Marche, Italy
FYI • Until 1960 most grapes at the vineyard were French.

Jim Law is meticulous about his wines and makes this blend from three vineyards that are about two hours west of Washington, DC. Considered by many as Virginia's best winemaker. Notes of crunchy red fruits and a sappy freshness. Pairs with a slow-cooked lamb shoulder.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Place • Linden, Virginia
FYI • Claret is a British word that refers to a Bordeaux style.

The Carrel family first settled in the Jongieux region in 1830, and they have been farming the land ever since. The local grape Altesse is also known as Roussette, because the grape clusters turn red (“roussir” in French) when fully ripe. Floral with minerality, pairs well with fish dishes.

Grape • Altesse
Place • Savoie, France
FYI • In the 1800's the land was used as a cow farm.

The father and son team behind this winery are among the very best in Muscadet Sèvre et Maine. Their cru-level offering is from gneiss soil and is aged on lees for 33 months (not the minimum 24). If this wine, packed with incredibly acidity and minerality, doesn't put a smile on your face, then nothing will.

Grape • Melon de Bourgogne
Place • Loire Valley, France
FYI • The first crus in Muscadet S. et M. came in 2011.