The rolling hillside of southwestern France is where this wine calls home. Easy to drink and well-balanced tanins with notes of red and black fruits such as cherries and black currant. Pairs well with cheese and charcuterie.

Grape • Merlot
Place • Languedoc, France
FYI • Merlot means little blackbird.

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.

Light and breezy is the personality of this wine that has aromatic notes of lemon peel and tangerine. Like a dip into a pool on a hot summer's day, this white is brisk and refreshing. Makes for a great aperitif or take on your next picnic.

Grape • Pinot Grigio
Place • Veneto, Italy
FYI • Veneto was part of the Roman Empire until the 5th Century

While the Johnson family has grown grapes since the early 90's, it wasn't until 2000 they released their first vintage of Spy Valley, named after a nearby U.S. Govt. listening station. Truly delicious, this is the style that made New Zealand's SB world-famous. Aromatic with notes of grapefruit, pair with oysters.

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Marlborough, New Zealand
FYI • S.V. is a certified sustainable producer.

A classic expression of Sauvignon Blanc specific to the strongly maritime climate and soils of South Africa. It shows a refined bouquet of lime and orange with delicate melon, fig and peach fruit notes. Aromatic, refreshing and perfectly balanced. Ideal as an aperitif or with salads and light fare

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Western Cape, South Africa
FYI • Two oceans meet in this region affecting the grapes.

An immigrant from Cuba, Guillermo has found great success making single varietal wines in his new homeland of Argentina. With notes of plum, chocolate, and blackberry and good structure provided by French oak this is a crowd pleaser. This wine pairs well with BBQ chicken.

Grape • Cabernet Franc
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
FYI • Lamadrid is the maiden name of the winemaker's mom.

This small family operation makes some of the most texturally compelling wines in Austria. This is certainly attributed to Ludwig's unique approach to winemaking: spontaneous fermentations, without temperature control, enzymes or even sulphur. Elegant minerality allows this to pair well with trout.

Grape • Gruner Veltliner
Place • Kamptal , Austria
FYI • Loess is a wind blown mineral deposit.

The cellar on the farm was last used in the 1930's until Adi and his cousin Hein rebooted the operation in 2007. Old bush-vines dot the granite outcrop to produce grapes that go into one of South Africa's very best reds. Aromatically intoxicating full of black pepper, anise, and black cherry. Pair with grilled t-bone.

Grape • Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault, Tinta Barocca
Place • Swartland, South Africa
FYI • Swartland means "the black land."

George Hendry started his career developing medical equipment for imaging but was unable to avoid the siren of winemaking on his family's property. This stunning wine made from the famed Galician grape is full of racy acidity that pairs well with shellfish.

Grape • Albarino
Place • Napa Valley, California
FYI • Hendry's property is famously "blocked" into parcels.