This wine hails from Navarra, an area that sits northeast of Rioja. The vines are between 30 and 40 years old. It is bursting with delicious notes of strawberry, plum and cocoa. This easy drinking wine pairs nicely with a variety of foods. It goes particularly well with a plate of charcuterie or grilled pork chops.

Grape • Tempranillo, Garnacha
Place • Navarra, Spain
FYI • This wine region experiences three climatic influences!

Andrea Fossi named this wine after his grandfather (Dullio) and son (Niccolo) who were born a century apart. To represent the young and old, this wine is made in two styles and then blended. A robust red with notes of black cherries and black peppercorn this pairs well with beef brisket.

Grape • Primitivo
Place • Puglia, Italy
FYI • Primitivo is also known as Zinfandel

"Presents a vibrant red color with glints of bordeaux. Great aromatic intensity. It expresses in a very fresh way, with red fruits and a remarkable sweetness. In the mouth it’s balanced with round and sweet tannins, rich and with a marked acidity. Pair with items off the grill."

Grape • Malbec
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
FYI • Aged in 100% French oak barrels.

The first parcel of land cultivated by the Raffault family began in 1693. Fourteen generations later the family continues to produce expressive, highly regarded wines. This rosé is made from the region's most important red varietal. Aromas of ripe berry and cherry fruit make way for bright acidity. Excellent with shrimp.

Grape • Cabernet Franc
Place • Loire, France
FYI • The Loire River is the longest river in France.

A beautiful story of several storied families uniting to make an equally beautiful wine. A unique style for Piedmont, this field blend involves a number of varietals being harvested and fermented together. The captivating floral aromatics and minerality make this a perfect aperitif wine.

Grape • Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Nascetta, Riesling
Place • Piedmont, Italy
FYI • The dragon is a symbol of bravery.

This is just a cool little wine. It’s lively personality comes from the fact it is made from a grape that was rarely found in California until a decade ago. Bright notes of red fruit and decent acidity make this a perfect red for cocktail hour. Pair with a triple cream brie or even epoisses.

Grape • Valdiguié
Place • Mendocino, California
FYI • This is basically a Cali version of Beaujolais.

Gianni Zonin founded this winery in 1976 amidst pressure to use the land for tobacco production. He didn't listen and is today one of the state's most celebrated wineries. Planted for the first time in 2015 this grape, native to central Italy, is full of honeysuckle and dried lemon peel notes. Pair with gazpacho.

Grape • Fiano
Place • Barboursville, Virginia
FYI • B'ville is nearby to vino loving Thomas Jefferson's home.

"Jack Tar is a journey of time and place told through the tale of the bottle. An homage to Samuel Coleridge’s The Rime of the Ancient Mariner." With luscious, velvety notes of blackberry, plum, vanilla, and kitchen spice this pairs well with a Sunday rib roast.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Paso Robles, California
FYI • Paso is halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Located on a small plot of land on top of a ridge, this vineyard is surrounded by olive trees in what is a truly spectacular view. Clay soils and sangiovese are a match made in heaven as noted here with notes of black plumb, almond cake, cedar, and rose. Pair with braised game dishes like a wild boar ragu.

Grape • Sangiove
Place • Tuscany, Italy
FYI • Ugolforte is the name of a well-known bandit.