We love how easy this is to drink. Full of cherry, raspberry and vanilla notes this red is meant to pair with a fish dish..think grilled salmon or even a salmon burger! It also pairs well with most grilled veggies.

Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • Central Coast, California
FYI • The Central Coast is home to over 360 wineries

A light wine that is marked by its beautiful citric colors and incredible freshness. Its aromatic splendor is revealed through soft hints of tropical fruits and citric aromas. A very balanced wine that leaves a harmonious and citric aftertaste.

Grape • Trajadura, Loureiro, Arinto, Azal
Place • Vinho Verde, Portugal
FYI • Vinho Verde translates to "the green wine."

This single vineyard wine comes from the rolling hills of the Awatere Valley from New Zealand's famed Marlborough region. The label depicts the journey the grapes go through to become wine. This classic style from the region is full of tropical fruit notes and citrus. Pairs well with seafood.

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Marlborough, New Zealand
FYI • Wine is named after the Maori word for Great Treasure.

This Languedoc winery is owned by Pichon-Longueville of Bordeaux fame. The vineyards of Mas Belles Eaux stretch over 90 hectares of hillside gaining the perfect amount of sunlight. Notes of cherry and strawberry, cinnamon and nutmeg season its lightly oaked profile. Pair with roast turkey.

Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • Languedoc, France
FYI • The label is made of velvet.

South African wines are gaining in popularity all the time. It’s in no small part due to wines like this one from Cederberg. Notes of blackberry, vanilla and spice only scratch the surface. Pairs well with game, aged cheddars and gruyere cheeses as well as with dark chocolate.

Grape • Syrah
Place • Cederberg, South Africa
FYI • Stunning rock formations and cedars abound in this area.

"Boccadiagabbia was once part of a vast agricultural estate that for over a century was an influential example of modern, rational agriculture. This ruby red offers classic varietal spice, along with lovely scents of vanilla, chocolate, and wild red berries. Pair with hard cheeses."

Grape • Montepulciano, Sangiovese
Place • Marche, Italy
FYI • This winery was once one of the “one hundred poderi"

With grapes harvested from three regions in Champagne, this bubbly is sourcing fruit from ideal locations for each of the three varietals. Vibrant notes of cherry and red currant. An ideal Champagne as an aperitif or with a meal.

Grape • Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Place • Champagne, France
FYI • Pinot Meunier from the Marne Valley.

For those in the know, legendary importer Michael Skurnik knows how to pick a riesling. And this is one of his favorites. While the yield of these grapes is small the quality is exceptional. It has an iron core than can easily age another several years. Pair with fish in a light herbal cream sauce.

Grape • Riesling
Place • Mosel, Germany
FYI • Among the first post-WWII grapes planted.

Before drinking this you might think that "Textbook" means an over-the-top Cali-Cab. Not so! With beautifully integrated french oak and perfectly harvested grapes from several key vineyards this is a classic Napa Cab in the best way possible with notes of dark fruit. Pairs well with grilled t-bone steak.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Napa Valley, California
FYI • Napa produces only 5% of California's wines.