One of the fun elements of this wine is the rewarding touch of the oh-so-small amount of fizz that emanates when the bottle is opened. Delightfully cheerful this wine has loads of flavor with strawberry and orange zest at the head of the line. Enjoy pool-side or with fish and chips.

Grape • Loureiro, Trajadura, Borracal
Place • Vinho Verde, Portugal
FYI • Vinho Verde is Portugal's largest wine region.

This perennial crowd pleaser offers lots of bang for the buck. On top of being delicious it is also sustainably made. With notes of cherry, strawberry, plum and a hint of oregano. This pairs particularly well with pizza night!

Grape • Montepulciano
Place • Abruzzo, Italy
FYI • Can be served with a chill on it.

The idea for this wine was inspired by discovering some old vine Garnacha in the western part of Catalonia. Perched high above the coast the region is dramatic. This ruby red is laced with cherry Sweetart notes and a liveliness that lends well to pairing with a creamy carbonara.

Grape • Garnacha
Place • Catalunya, Spain
FYI • This region receives only 14" of water annually.

Hand-harvested grapes meticulously sorted before resting on lees for 6 months is all part of the magic of this wine. Named Winery of the Year by Wine Enthusiast, Uruguayan wines are on the map - and delicious. This pairs well with salmon salad.

Grape • Albarino
Place • Punta del Este, Uruguay
FYI • The Spanish settled this coastal city in the 1500's.

For the better part of a century the Cailleux family sold their wine in bulk to negociants. Estate bottling began in 1974. Today this "workhorse" producer turns out exceptional value for money wines in a variety of categories. With ripe plum and red fruit notes this is built for hanger steak and frites.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Place • Bordeaux, France
FYI • The Cadillac car logo is based on Cailleux's coat of arms

Growing the estate from 60 acres to a mesmerizing 2000 acres, Luis Felipe Edwards it is one of the most respected producers in South America. This wine was produced to show cab when it's grown in an ideal environment. With notes of rich, ripe fruit and a hint of chocolate, pair with grilled marinated pork tenderloin.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Valle de Colchagua, Chile
FYI • Many of Chile's famous reds come from this valley.

Up until the ‘80s some Chardonnay grapevines could only be found in Pinot Bianco vineyards. In 1982 that all changed with this winery. Enormously delicious with a long finish, look for notes of ripe apple, melon and banana. It goes well with starters such as porcini carpaccio, light cuisine and "pasta fredda."

Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Alto Adige, Italy
FYI • Region has dramatic diurnal temperature changes.

Carlos Falcó is considered the father of Spanish wine and has always pushed the boundaries of wine making. This blend is from just south of Madrid where the granite soil contributes to its elegance. Made exclusively for the U.S. market, look for hints of ripe plum and violet. Pairs well with pork tenderloin.

Grape • Syrah, Garnacha
Place • Aldea del Freso, Spain
FYI • This winery is one of the most advanced in the world.

Named after husband and wife duo Tony and Herta Peju, they began a second career making wine in 1983 after a successful business in the floral/nursery world. Bright and lively with notes of pineapple, guava, and white peach this pairs well with ceviche.

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Napa Valley, California
FYI • Their two daughters are continuing the family business.