Carlos Serres was a pioneer. He was a key figure in exporting riojas in the early 1900's and the winery is still run by his family today. Well-balanced with a fresh and red fruit zing, this versatile wine pairs well with a variety of foods such as vegetables, paella, cheeses, and white meat.

Grape • Tempranillo
Place • Rioja, Spain
FYI • Crianza wines must age at the winery for at least 2 yrs.

Made primarily with the indigenous white grape of southern Italy, Malvasia is named after Monemvasia which was a trading center and fortress in the early 1200s. With notes of beeswax, honeysuckle and apple this pairs well with fish tacos.

Grape • Malvasia, Chardonnay
Place • Puglia, Italy
FYI • Puglia is Italy's "heel of the boot."

The vines are naturally low-yielding due to their age, and they consistently produce high quality fruit.The wine is ruby red in color with toasty aromas; smoke and vanilla flavors. Classic Lodi Zinfandel notes of plum and ripe fruit. Some richness and a moderately long finish.

Grape • Zinfandel
Place • Lodi, California
FYI • Zinfandel is also known as primitivo.

It is hard to think of Chianti and to NOT think about the Ricasoli family who are intrinsically tied to the region. An elegant texture with well-integrated tannins this is truly CLASSIC Chianti. Notes of plum, violets, and red fruits. Pair with your favorite red sauce.

Grape • Sangiovese
Place • Tuscany, Italy
FYI • The estate owns over 3,000 acres north of Siena.

This is a sustainable producer and is among the most loved in the region. Aged for eight months in tank before bottling. Crisp, green apple and crushed stone notes on the nose. Orchard fruits on the palate with a saline minerality on the finish. Delicious with caprese salads and grilled poultry.

Grape • Fiano
Place • Campania, Italy
FYI • La Capranera means "black goat."

Zolo was created in 2003 by Patricia Ortiz. This zesty Sauvignon Blanc from high-elevation vineyards has aromas of grapefruit, passion fruit, herbs, spice and orange blossom notes that persist through the finish. Pair with a pasta and English peas in cream sauce or a goat cheese salad.

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
FYI • Patricia Ortiz is a former doctor.

The Eguren family are the pioneers in the production of parcel specific single cru wines from Rioja in the Burgundy model. Produced from a single contiguous vineyard in Labastida, called La Llana. Expressive aromas of redcurrant, cherry, licorice. Try with lamb cutlets grilled over vine clippings

Grape • Tempranillo, Graciano
Place • Rioja, Spain
FYI • From a spectacular vineyard on the banks of the Ebro.

Owned by Véronique Cochran, the Château was one of the very first in Bordeaux to practice organic and biodynamic growing. Known for making a generous style, this wine has notes of plum, leather, and an obvious earthiness that pairs well with hangar steak and pommes frites.

Grape • Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Place • Bordeaux, France
FYI • The Château's heritage dates to the 14th century.

The former cellar master at Chateau d'Yquem now runs the property. Long regarded as a "do it our way" producer, they have long employed environmentally friendly practices that are now industry standard. Notes of mango, papaya, and pineapple. Pair with your favorite Thai dish.

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
Place • Bordeaux, France
FYI • For a dry white, they use a high percentage of Semillon.