"This winery was founded in 1947. The color is a brilliant straw yellow and the nose exhibits fresh fruit perfumes of apple and pear, and floral notes of elder and bloom. Ideal as aperitif, light main courses such as pasta and risotto, shell fish and fish, soups and vegetables."

Grape • Garganega
Place • Veneto, Italy
FYI • This region is one of Italy's largest wine producers.

Despite the grape being associated with white wine production, the skin does have enough pigment to produce a rose. With a floral aroma and flavors of red currant and raspberry on the palate, this wine is great as an aperitif or paired with grilled fish.

Grape • Pinot Grigio
Place • Sicily, Italy
FYI • Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.

THE grape of South Africa, this is from an arid part of the western cape. The crossing of pinot noir and cinsault resulted in this dramatic varietal that's full of smokey notes up front and blackberry on the finish. Great with anything off the grill.

Grape • Pinotage
Place • Western Cape, South Africa
FYI • The Western Cape borders two oceans - Atlantic and Indian

One of Tuscany's lesser-known DOCG's make this a perfect find for those looking for hidden gems. A blend of the Sangiovese and Bordeaux varietals, this complex wine has aromas of dried cherry, licorice, and herbs. Pairs well with game meats.

Grape • Sangiovese, Alicante, Merlot, Cabernet
Place • Tuscany, Italy
FYI • The medieval village of Scansano is nearby.

Named for the summer solstice, the grapes are harvested in the cool morning hours before the notorious heat of the region warms the fruit up. Served as an aperitif this captures the spirit of summer with notes of strawberry and peach.

Grape • Grenache, Cinsault, Caladoc
Place • Provence, France
FYI • Caladoc is a crossing of Grenache and Malbec.

The Pala family started their winery on Italy's second largest island in 1950. A quick 12 hours of skin contact is all that is needed to get the cherry-hued color of this delightful rosé. With light floral notes of red rose and raspberry this is a great companion with cheese like brie or chevre.

Grape • Monica, Carignano, Cannonau
Place • Sardinia, Italy
FYI • The ancient island history dates back 8.5 million years.

The all blue Devonian slate of the Zeltinger Sonnenhur site is on a steep south facing slope and is one of the most famed parcels in all of Mosel. The minimalist approach of the Selbach family allows the fruit to truly express itself. Excellent finesse with expressive notes of tropical fruit.

Grape • Riesling
Place • Mosel, Germany
FYI • Considered Germany's most prestigious wine region.

"Jack Tar is a journey of time and place told through the tale of the bottle. An homage to Samuel Coleridge’s The Rime of the Ancient Mariner." With luscious, velvety notes of blackberry, plum, vanilla, and kitchen spice this pairs well with a Sunday rib roast.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Paso Robles, California
FYI • Paso is halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco.

"This vineyard is famous throughout the Mosel for its steepness as well as the rocky, blue Devonian slate soils. The wines that hail from this vineyard consistently show racy minerality and elegant structure. Notes of pineapple, lemon zest, and kitchen spice.

Grape • Riesling
Place • Mosel, Germany
FYI • Sonnenuhr means 'The sundial' in English.