Sustainably grown and hand-picked with herbal aromas mingled with white flowers and fruit. The refreshing palate has nicely balanced acidity and a pleasingly persistent fruity finish, with surprising complexity based on cool, coastal vineyards. Pair with a garden salad

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Central Valley, Chile
FYI • Oceanic waters helps temper the climate.

This isn’t your uncle’s pinotage (a grape unique to South Africa) and it’s easy to convince you with this one. Subtle notes of cherry, spice, and a touch of smoke offer up a seductive drinking experience that will put a smile on your face. Give it a try with marinated lamb or an Indian curry.

Grape • Pinotage
Place • Western Cape, South Africa
FYI • Named after the blue crane, South Africa’s national bird.

Grown on gravely soil at a high altitude of 4000ft. this smooth, well-balanced rose is doing it's own tango in the mouth. With notes of strawberry and orange zest on the back palate, this is an ideal pairing with a spicy chorizo empanada.

Grape • Pinot Noir, Tempranillo, Pinot Gris, Viogner
Place • Tupungato, Argentina
FYI • Tupungato is one of the highest mountains in the Americas

Since 1909 the Gasperini family has worked the vineyards of this land. The wines here were once the most favored of the ancient Romans. Today this clean, bright, and refreshing wine with mouthwatering minerality is perfect as an aperitif.

Grape • Malvasia, Trebiano
Place • Lazio, Italy
FYI • Lazio is only 25km outside of Rome.

Sitting on one of the most prestigious pieces of land in this DO (their neighbor is Vega Sicilia), Finca Villacreces is now the guardian of vineyards that were first planted in the 13th century. With a deep black cherry color this is full of ripe fruit and toffee flavors that pair well with a t-bone.

Grape • Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Ribera del Duero, Spain
FYI • Pruno is also known as "prison wine."

Quite possibly the best expression of Tannat in the world. This grape is often associated with being too tannic and aggressive. With the careful touch from Garzon and the use of some French oak, the result is remarkable. With notes of ripe blackberry and cherry this pairs well with marinated beef tips.

Grape • Tannat
Place • Maldonado, Uruguay
FYI • Uruguay grows more Tannat than any other country.

This house in under new ownership as of 2003. The Mignon's made a decision to take this historic poperty in a more modern direction. The reviews are in and what a success! Look for notes of dried apricot and cherry. Salmon in color and delicious with salmon too!

Grape • Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier
Place • Champagne, France
FYI • Champagne plans to expand it's borders soon.

The winemakers believe this wine has a true sense of place and an Italian soul. A person who embodied stylish originality and eternal hipness, an artist referred to as the "Genius of Modern Music" - Thelonious Monk

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Tuscany, Italy
FYI • The label is taken from "Thelonius Monk In Italy."

A family owned winery for several generations, it is in transition once more from father to a son and daughter team. The continuity is evident in this full-bodied offering with layers of blackberry bramble, licorice, and coffee. Consider pairing with beef stew, braised pheasant, or beef ribs.

Grape • Grenache, Syrah
Place • Rhone, France
FYI • Wines from Vacqueyras must be at least 50% Grenache.