Verdejo languishes in obscurity no more! It was rediscovered a few decades ago and through modern wine making is now a deliciously light, refreshing wine. This expression has bright floral notes with a hint of citrus. It's super smooth so don't expect it to last long around your friends and family.

Grape • Verdejo
Place • La Mancha, Spain
FYI • Verdejo is native to Rueda, located in northwest Spain.

This grape, native to Argentina, is a powerhouse of aromatics. A friendly white with unmistakable notes of tropical fruit like lychee as well as orange peel and apple blossom. Made with 100% sustainably produced fruit, this pairs well with shrimp pad thai.

Grape • Torrontes
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
FYI • Named after the winemaker's daughter.

Built as a hostel for pilgrims making their way to Rome, a thorough modernization has made this one of the most famous producers in Umbria. A little extra time on the skins gives this wine it's famous copper color. A fragrant wine that pairs nicely with a margherita pizza.

Grape • Pinot Grigio
Place • Umbria, Italy
FYI • Umbria, a landlocked part of Italy that borders Tuscany.

Sourced from carefully selected vineyards, including their own sustainably certified estate, this wine captures the unique flavors and complexity of the region's cool climate and oceanic influence. Notes of dark fruit, vanilla, and oak. Pair with thyme and rosemary roasted chicken.

Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • Sonoma Coast, California
FYI • The first vintage of this wine was 2009.

"This highly enjoyable Sauvignon Blanc is filled with nectarine, grapefruit and rock melon characters with an elegant lime zest lift. The palate is generous and flavorsome with excellent fruit intensity, beautifully structured by juicy acidity. It is long and attractive on the finish." Pair with salad niçoise.

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
FYI • Hawke's Bay is on the north island of New Zealand.

Located in Rioja Alta, Muga is one of Spain's most revered winemaking families and one of the most important producers in this region. Synonymous with excellence this wine has notes of blackberry, vanilla, and chocolate. Pairs well with steak.

Grape • Tempranillo, Garnacha
Place • Rioja, Spain
FYI • Muga employs a master cooper for their barrel making.

Bob and Cathy Betz crushed their first vintage of Betz Family Wine in 1997 with the help of volunteer friends. Today they have a modern facility built in 2005. A blend of southern Rhone varietals, this gripping red has notes of smoke, huckleberry, and damson plum. Pair with a wild mushroom stew.

Grape • Grenache, Counoise, Mourvèdre, Syrah
Place • Columbia Valley, Washington
FYI • The wines name is a whimsical "kissed by the sun."

There are few Spanish producers as iconic as Protos. Before 1982 when they allowed others to use it, their name was literally that of the region - Ribera del Duero. Today their winery is at the cutting edge of all things wine related. This excellent offering is aromatic with black fruit notes. Pairs well with grilled meat.

Grape • Tempranillo
Place • Ribera del Duero, Spain
FYI • Protos is from the Greek word "first".

The brother duo behind this wine is an incredibly small property with only 3,000 bottles produced annually. Meticulously looked after by the Chavreau's, this is one of only four chateaux in Sancerre center. Notes of citrus, minerality, and flint. Pairs well with trout and artichoke or sushi,

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Loire Valley, France
FYI • The area was first cultivated by Romans around 1 A.D.