Duilio Fossi took over the family business in 1910 and slowly grew it before expanding into international markets, namely the US. Today this winery is still family owned and operated. "Fruity aromas with white flower notes. The palate is well-balanced, dry and delicately tart." Pair with a cheese crepe.

Grape • Garganega
Place • Veneto, Italy
FYI • Fossi began importing wines to the U.S. in 1940.

This wine is named after the legend of the ferocious fox that once roamed the land where the castle now stands. This classic Chianti is full of delicious cherry notes and showing very well. Pairs great with pasta marinara or charcuterie.

Grape • Sangiovese
Place • Tuscany, Italy
FYI • Medieval castle here was built in 1154

Founded in 1856 and still family owned. The encroachment of the capital Santiago forced the family to find vineyards further south in the Maipo Valley. All of their wines com from two estates there. While distinctly Chilean there is a heavy influence from Bordeaux oenology. Bright berries and plum, pair with brie.

Grape • Merlot
Place • Maipo Valley, Chile
FYI • The first vineyards in the Maipo Valley date to 1540.

Michael Pozzan and his wife started their winery in the early 90's. His interest in wine has roots in his family being in various forms of the business - including bootlegging at one point. Opulent, full-bodied and completely California, notes of black fruit make this great with short-ribs.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Place • North Coast, California
FYI • Named after the winemaker's grandmother.

Located on the hills surrounding Siena, this area overlaps Tuscany's most famous wine names and is Chianti's most significant subzone. The elegant Burgundy-like style of this wine is immediately approachable with violets, plum, and cedar peaking through. Delicious on it's own or with pasta primavera.

Grape • Sangiovese, Caniolo
Place • Tuscany, Italy
FYI • This estate was founded in 1922.

"Shotfire honors a family pioneer who worked the Barossa goldfields in the late 1800's. He had the hazardous job of being a 'Shotfirer'; one who handled the explosives to be used in finding veins of gold. A rich wine with aromas of blackcurrant and mulberries and a touch oak. Pair with grilled meats and veggies."

Grape • Syrah
Place • Barossa Valley, Australia
FYI • Winery name is a union between two families.

"Toni Bodenstein married into the family in 1990. Bodenstein’s scholarly approach, passion for biodiversity, and brilliant winemaking has elevated Prager to the highest echelon of Austrian wine producers. With high aroma and focused acidity, this pairs well with fish curry."

Grape • Riesling
Place • Wachau, Austria
FYI • Prager belongs to the prestigious Vinea Wachau.

The winery started just after the French revolution and is today run by a father/daughter team with Melanie as chief. The acronym Furd comes from the vineyard's name, Furdenheimer Tal. And while the family recognizes this as Riesling country, they love to experiment. Notes of exotic fruit. Pairs with spicy food.

Grape • Pinot Gris
Place • Alsace, France
FYI • The Furd vineyard is small at only 3 acres.

This winery is the brainchild of Tom Rinaldi and Eric Risch. Rinaldi was the founding winemaker at Duckhorn and was there for over 20 years. Focused on making excellent wines within an AVA, this wine has notes of lemon, honeysuckle, vanilla, and tropical fruit. Pair with a goat cheese with lemon rind.

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Napa Valley, California
FYI • The grapes are grown on Miller Ranch in Yountville.