Les Montvrières Pinot Noir is a classic Burgundy style Pinot Noir with bright red fruit notes of fresh cherry and strawberries. It is bright and smooth in the mouth with nice freshness and layers of flavor delivering excellent length on the palate. A great food pairing with roasted chicken, pork chops, seared tuna.

Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • Rhone Valley, France
FYI • Burgundian in style, the grapes are from the Rhone.

This wine is synonymous from the region it comes from and is know world over for the fun white that it is. Easy drinking white with notes of tropical fruit and citrus. Paris well with seafood or as an aperitif.

Grape • Loureiro, Trajadura, Pedernã, Alvarinho
Place • Vinho Verde, Portugal
FYI • Vinho Verde means "the green wine."

This is the wine that started it all for Fairvalley. A huge hit in the UK, it has now found solid footing in the US and is always a crowd pleaser. The backbone of important socio-ecoomic programs in the region, this wine shows beautifully with notes of cantaloupe and melon. Pairs well with capresi salad.

Grape • Chenin Blanc
Place • Paarl, South Africa
FYI • The logo comes from the wineries fair trade approach.

While the grape is originally from the Bordeaux region of France, carmenere has now become the darling red grape of Chile. With notes of black pepper, chocolate, and cassis this is a delight with most meats off the grill.

Grape • Carmenere
Place • Valle de Aconcagua, Chile
FYI • Carmenere is from the French word "crimson."

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."

The wives of winemaker's Chris and Elijah were college roommates. So long before the "Ministry" became a winery, the two were decade-old friends who regularly drank wine over BBQ. Loaded with layers of blueberry, vanilla, and a hint of coffee. Try with skirt steak...or even chocolate!

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • North Coast, California
FYI • California accounts for 90% of US wine production.

Guido Martinelli and Frederico Grom are childhood friends who bought the land here in 2008. One of only a handful of wineries licensed to produce Barolo and Barbaresco outside the DOC area. Balanced and elegant with fruits of blueberry and dark cherry. Pairs well with roasted pigeon or duck.

Grape • Barbera
Place • Piedmont, Italy
FYI • Same founders as the famous GROM gelateria.

Inspired by Pomerol, this full-bodied red is from Napa favorites Bruce and Barbara Neyers. An exceptional harvest provided "epic" fruit for this vintage. With notes of black currant, black cherry and black olive this wine pairs very well with pepper encrusted steak and squash agnolotti.

Grape • Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Napa, CA
FYI • Husband and wife winemaking duo married for 50 years.

Manfredi is considered one of the most talented winemakers in Sicily. His lively approach is immediately recognized here in the beautiful aromatics. Notes of acacia and orange blossom. Pair with roast white meats, white sauce, or fresh seafood.

Grape • Grillo, Catarratto, Zibibbo
Place • Sicily, Italy
FYI • This is on the opposite side of the island from Mt. Etna.