"Vina Siegel was started by Alberto Siegel who grew his first vines over 30 years ago. The family now has over 700 hectares planted from the Andean foothills to the coastal zone of the valley." Refreshing notes of plum allow this to pair well with a beef sandwich or mushroom soup.

Grape • Merlot
Place • Colchagua Valley, Chile
FYI • The valley is 70 miles across at its widest point.

A group of small family-owned wineries combined their efforts in the early 70's to create this winery with a focus on quality. This is a classic style of Montepulciano that is bright on the palate with notes of blueberry, rosemary, and peppercorn. Pairs well with eggplant and marinara.

Grape • Montepulciano
Place • Abruzzo, Italy
FYI • The cooling wind here is known as "brezza di terra."

The used of the ancient grape Terret Noir in this refreshing white is a surprise as it is practically only seen as a red wine. Here it is blended with another ancient grape. Very aromatic with notes of lime this zippy white pairs well with lightly battered fried fish.

Grape • Piquepoul, Terret Noit
Place • Languedoc, France
FYI • There is less than 500 acres of Terret Noir in France.

On a secret mission to find the "southern continent", Captain Cook's PR story was his quest to follow Venus' passage across the sun. In honor of this mission comes this delightful wine with explosive notes of pineapple and mango. Pair with sushi, oysters, Thai food, or all by itself.

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Marlborough, New Zealand
FYI • Captain Cook's ship was the HMS Endeavor.

Capturing the essence of the Andes foothills is this gem - Argentina's "other red grape." Lower tannins and higher acidity than Malbec, Bonarda, as featured here, is full of bright fruit with a hint of oak and is great to pair with a variety of foods from grilled salmon steaks to bbq chicken.

Grape • Bonarda
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
FYI • Serie A stands for "Argentina Series"

In 1949 Don Fernando Orueta Ruiz de Eguiláz made the first harvest in his first vineyard and winery in Chile. Located about 15 miles from the ocean the cooling winds help protect the grapes from intense heat. Notes of plum and violet this pairs well with grilled squid or blackened chicken.

Grape • Carignan
Place • Licanten, Chile
FYI • Piedras Magicas means "magic stones."

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.

Historically one of the most popular grapes planted on the island. It is common among Madeira houses to source their grapes from numerous growers as most do not own their vineyards. This dry style makes for an excellent table wine. With notes of orange citrus and a hint of walnut try with meat dishes.

Grape • Verdelho
Place • Madeira, Portugal
FYI • The low trellises used in Madeira are called latada.

The grapes for this wine are sourced from the Haro zone in norther La Rioja. Muga's famed used of both American and French oak is seamlessly integrated into this release. Cherry, plum, black-truffle are the delicious notes that will cross your palate. Pairs well with ribeye steak or a host of casseroles.

Grape • Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mazuela, Graciano
Place • Rioja, Spain
FYI • Haro hosts the annual wine festival.