Founded in 1789 and still family owned after 7 generations this estate is located in the middle of Entre-Deux-Mers, the famed white wine producing area. Lively on the palate, look for notes of citrus and a hint of peach. Delicious with shrimp or as an aperitif.

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Muscadelle
Place • Bordeaux, France
FYI • Entre-Deux-Mers means between two seas.

Navarra is in northern Spain, brushes alongside the French border, and is dotted with remarkable medieval villages. This family run operation took off only about 20 years ago and is now producing this easily approachable wine full of bright red raspberry and strawberry notes. Pairs well with anything chorizo.

Grape • Garnacha
Place • Navarra, Spain
FYI • Pamplona is the capital, famous bulls and running.

Like discovering less trodden places? Molise is for you. Squeezed between Abruzzo and Puglia, it has a dynamic landscape along the Adriatic Sea. This youthful red with hints of violet and currant is ideal for the cuisine of this historically poor region. Diets are heavy on pasta, veggies and generous amounts of olive oil.

Grape • Sangiovese
Place • Molise, Italy
FYI • The comfort food dish of this area is p’lenta d’iragn.

A delicious wine from the first drop. This smooth crowd-pleasing cab is made from grapes sourced from three areas of Washington State. The resulting blend has notes of cassis, blackberry and chocolate. One of the few cabs you can drink on its own or by a nice campfire...or alongside a T-bone steak or grilled Portobello.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot
Place • Columbia Valley, WA
FYI • Columbia Valley is Washington’s largest wine region.

This small plot situated deep within Rioja Alavesa is named after an aunt who was hard of hearing in her latter ears. Remarkable finesse for a Rioja, this elegant wine has delicate flavors of cherry, raspberry, kitchen spice and a touch of leather. Match this Burgundy-like wine with squab or monkfish.

Grape • Tempranillo, Graciano, Mazuelo
Place • Rioja, Spain
FYI • La Sorda means "the deaf woman."

Nestled in a monastery built in the middle ages it is located about 50 miles from the Austrian border. The native red varietal Lagrein planted around the monastery is an attempt to preserve this ancient grape. Aromas of cherry and red currant abound. Pair with pasta, mortadella or fish.

Grape • Lagrein
Place • Alto Adige, Italy
FYI • Blend of two wine making methods, bottled in Feb/March.

Blain-Gagnard was created in 1980. Their white wines are coveted by hedonists including this Premier Cru from the La Boudriotte site. This delicious showing has lots to give including great minerality that leads into a spicy pear nose before finishing with quince. A versatile dinner wine. Can cellar through 2023.

Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Burgundy, France
FYI • Is located within the grounds of the Morgeot Abbey.

Vines up to 90 years old on sandy soil is part of the magic behind what is essentially a declassified Chateaneuf. This Grenache heavy blend is aromatic an red with notes of black pepper and cassis. It is showing very well now and will pair well with lamb, sausage, and duck.

Grape • Grenache, Mourvedre, Carignan, Syrah
Place • Chateaneuf-du-Pape, France
FYI • Cotes means slope or hills.

Inspired by the great white's of Burgundy, comes this offering from one of the finest wineries in New York, rivaling even the best Napa has to offer. With notes of pear and toast this can match up nicely with veal dishes as well as numerous cheeses.

Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Long Island, New York
FYI • Long Island is 118 miles long.