Founded in 1993 the wines from this estate are always known for their approachability. Stainless steel production is a principle reason that this is such a super-easy drinking cab. With notes of black pepper and tobacco this pairs well with items off the grill...including sea bass.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Central Valley, Chile
FYI • This fertile valley extends for nearly 400 miles.

Since 1973 Citra has produced wines that give a sense of place. It is the efforts of a number of local families who pulled together to make this winery a reality which collectively is an impressive 15,000 acres. This delicately refreshing white has hints of Meyer lemon. Pairs well with oysters or a goat cheese salad.

Grape • Trebbiano
Place • Abruzzo, Italy
FYI • Citra is a Latin adverb meaning "beyond."

"Smooth, rich and well proportioned with complex currants, black and red fruit flavors. Chocolate and vanilla with ripe black fruit and spice aromas. It pairs very well with mature cheese, grilled meats and flavorful dishes."

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Central Valley, Chile
FYI • Chile has nearly 4,000 miles of Pacific Ocean coastline.

No small feat to enter cabernet sauvignon dominate Napa Valley to plant exclusively a new clone of cabernet franc. In 1993 that's exactly what the Skupny couple did. With notes of blueberry and floral hints of violet this will have you licking your lips for more. Pairs well with roasted vegetables.

Grape • Cabernet Franc
Place • Napa Valley, CA
FYI • The winery is named after the couple's two sons.

"Six families of farmers founded Bodegas Burgo Viejo in 1987 (with the next generation coming on-board, it is now sixteen families working together). Aromatic, elegant and very fruity, with notes of straw and pineapple notes. Pair with gazpacho or herb roasted veggies."

Grape • Viura
Place • Rioja, Spain
FYI • The winery exports to six countries, mostly in the EU.

Francois-Xavier Barc served as the winemaker for the famed estate Charles Joguet for many years. In 2010 he decided to go it alone by making his own wine. This wildly popular white is refreshing with hints of citrus and minerality. Drink on its own or pair with seafood.

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Touraine, France
FYI • Touraine takes its name from the Celtic tribe Turones.

Sometimes it takes a big personality to make a big wine. Maurizio Fiorano, who surprisingly showed up to one of the biggest wine shows in the world with only four bottles, is just such a person. Aromatic indeed, the lychee fruit shines through with this white. Pairs well with spicy food, especially Indian and Thai.

Grape • Gewurtztraminer
Place • Aosta Valley, Italy
FYI • Aosta Valley is home to the Matterhorn and Mont Blanc.

Founded by Andre Lurton, Chateau la Louviere has long been famous for its white wines and is now among the finest dry white wines in the Graves. Notes of lemon, gooseberry and grapefruit this pairs well with soft cheeses.

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Bordeaux, France
FYI • Bordeaux has grown wine for 700 years.

Though the two men who joined forces to start this house are gone, their remarkable legacy lives on through Vincent Sauvestre. The impeccable quality of this wine is immediately evident. Notes of toast, orange, and an underlying minerality make this one to keep for the next five years or drink now.

Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Burgundy, France
FYI • The best wine here comes from the Cote d'Or.