A light wine that is marked by its beautiful citric colors and incredible freshness. Its aromatic splendor is revealed through soft hints of tropical fruits and citric aromas. A very balanced wine that leaves a harmonious and citric aftertaste.

Grape • Trajadura, Loureiro, Arinto, Azal
Place • Vinho Verde, Portugal
FYI • Vinho Verde translates to "the green wine."

The Pizzolo family vineyards are uniquely located within one of Italy's most stunning national parks. The climate here is completely different from the rest of the region. This wine is rich, fragrant, explosive - lots of blackberry and black licorice. Great with red sauce and grilled eggplant or meatballs.

Grape • Montepulciano
Place • Abruzzo, Italy
FYI • More than 65% of Abruzzo is considered mountainous.

Many of the vines here are planted on gentle hillside slopes– a unique characteristic of the Navarra landscape. Garnacha Blanca is thought to be a mutation of the dark-skinned Grenache Noir grape. Refreshing and zippy with citrus notes. Pair with tuna salad or other light fare.

Grape • Garnacha Blanca
Place • Navarra, Spain
FYI • The vines are not irrigated.

"Shotfire honors a family pioneer who worked the Barossa goldfields in the late 1800's. He had the hazardous job of being a 'Shotfirer'; one who handled the explosives to be used in finding veins of gold. A rich wine with aromas of blackcurrant and mulberries and a touch oak. Pair with grilled meats and veggies."

Grape • Syrah
Place • Barossa Valley, Australia
FYI • Winery name is a union between two families.

This region isn't on the the usual list of tourist destinations but it should be. A tremendous amount of wine comes from this majestic region. At the forefront of wine excellence are Collovray and Terrier, lifelong friends. With pronounced notes of herbs and tobacco this is divine with Cassoulet.

Grape • Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Place • Languedoc, France
FYI • The signature flora of Languedoc is garigue.

Patagonia is well to the south of its famous wine-producing neighbor Mendoza. Specifically from the Rio Negro province in Patagonia, this cooler region helps bump the freshness in this cab. With notes of kitchen spice and cassis this pairs well with dishes like roast lamb.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Patagonia, Argentina
FYI • Rio Negro means Black River in Spanish.

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.

These grapes are from Ron Mansfield and this wine is a tribute to the underdog with this label a nod to one of the top 10 boxing matches of all time. Dry farmed, this expansive and extracted red has notes blackberry, dried cherry, and vanilla. Pairs well with a ribeye and can easily age for two decades.

Grape • Cabernet Franc
Place • El Dorado County, California
FYI • Gene Tunney is the "underdog" on the label.

"The Castellare property has become a refuge for wildlife. A beautiful property! This wine has aromas of cherries, red plums, and currants layered over notes of earth, rose petals, and leather. Pair this wine with grilled red meats, bordelaise sauces, Bistecca alla Fiorentina, and butter-poached veal shank. "

Grape • Sangiovese
Place • Tuscany, Italy
FYI • The labels feature birds found at the property.