"The picturesque Robertson Valley is nestled in the shadow of the majestic Langeberg mountains, close to the Breede (“Broad”) River. Yellow-green color. The nose is complex with passion fruit, grapefruit and ripe fig aromas. The palate is fruity with a zesty acidity."

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Western Cape, South Africa
FYI • This region is also famous for breeding horses.

Ferreira is known around the world as "the Portuguese brand" because of it's high quality wines. Fresh and vivacious this red is full of floral notes with hints of cedar, strawberry, and cherry. Well suited for pairing with the many flavors and dishes found on holiday dinner tables.

Grape • Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Touriga Franca
Place • Douro, Portugal
FYI • The Duoro is the world's oldest demarcated wine region.

This is Beaujolais done right! Cheerful with lots of great cherry notes, this is a versatile wine that is easy to pair with a wide range of foods (think Thanksgiving.)! The owl that graces the label keeps the vineyard critter free!

Grape • Gamay
Place • Beaujolais, France
FYI • 98% of all Fessy vineyards are planted with Gamay.

Recognizing they had something truly special the estate stopped selling it's fruit to other producers in the 1990s. Using a modern approach with indigenous varietals has truly put this house on the map. Balanced tanins with pronounced blackberry, coffee, and black olive notes. Pairs nicely with rosemary and lamb.

Grape • Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Place • Abruzzo, Italy
FYI • The house motto is: Villa Medoro is the soul of wine.

Husband and wife duo behind this knockout sauvignon blanc with hints of lemon zest. While the winery is located in Napa, the fruit for this wine comes from the cooler North Coast. Great with caprese salad.

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • North Coast, California
FYI • The North Coast sits just above Napa Valley

From a parcel of land situated between vineyards known for their world-class dessert wine, comes this dry white that dances on the palate. With beautiful floral notes and a hint of citrus this is great as an aperitif or with a salad nicoise.

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
Place • Bordeaux, France
FYI • Graves translates to "gravelly land."

Five different clones were planted in 2006 when the winery first started. The Stark's purchased the abandoned farm realizing it had potential. Today their wines are among the most sought Pinot's from Oregon. Layered notes of cherry and black tea pair well with a host of dishes including roast game birds.

Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • Willamette Valley, Oregon
FYI • The winery is named after the owner's mother.

This vineyard produces a classic take on the traditional Rhone blend and has cuttings from the famed Chateau de Beaucastel. Notes of licorice, leather, black cherry, and pomegranate. Pair with grilled meats or beef stew.

Grape • Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre, Counoise
Place • Paso Robles, California
FYI • Patelin refers to a place left unchanged, backwater.

Located in the tiny area of Osterreich this "sparkling only" house is run by brothers Norbert and Peter. Using methode traditionnelle to make their wines they have turned out a number of outstanding bubbly since 1990. Think white pepper as you pair this with oysters.

Grape • Gruner Veltliner
Place • Burgenland, Austria
FYI • Osterreich means "eastern kingdom."