The bucolic town where these 3rd generation winemakers come from looks straight out of a medieval-town movie set. But the winery is run almost entirely on solar energy - very NOT medieval. Try this refreshing white with regional specialty Roquefort-filled prunes.

Grape • Colombard, Sauvignon Blanc, Ugni Blanc
Place • Gascony, France
FYI • Gascony has a tremendous gastronomic heritage.

Delightful white with aromas of white flowers, tropical fruit, apricot peel and fennel. Excellent with all types of rice dishes or seafood, as well as with Asian food, such as sushi and sashimi. Also lovely as an aperitif.

Grape • Macabeo, Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Valencia, Spain
FYI • Grapes are organically farmed.

"This wine has upfront citrus and tropical fruit flavours on the nose. Full juicy palate and minerality with racy citrus lime freshness. Balanced acidity with concentrated flavors that lingers. Great for grilled fish, Asian dishes, and salads.."

Grape • Chenin Blanc
Place • Western Cape, South Africa
FYI • Cape Original is part of the Fairhills range.

Sourced from several California vineyards this wine illustrates the best of what the Golden State has to offer. With 10 months in French and American oak barrels this layered wine is full with notes of cherry and vanilla. Pair with your favorite veggie burger.

Grape • Merlot
Place • Napa Valley, California
FYI • The winery was founded in 1970.

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

The Fracchia Family works wonders with their southernly facing vineyards. A delightful white with notes of quince, pear, and apple. The northern reaches of Italy and cool nights help keep the acid bright. Perfect as an aperitif or serve with summers salads.

Grape • Cortese, Chardonnay
Place • Piedmont, Italy
FYI • Piedmont's other famous crop? Hazelnuts.

Reynaud's star status among young French wine makers keeps growing. Here he shines with this northern Rhone Viognier. Aromas of white peach, green apricot, and melon, with mineral and mild spice notes. Pairs very well with crostini with burrata and white peach, or pike-perch in white tomato beurre blanc.

Grape • Viognier
Place • Rhone Valley, France
FYI • This organic vineyard is certified by Eccocert.

Before drinking this you might think that "Textbook" means an over-the-top Cali-Cab. Not so! With beautifully integrated french oak and perfectly harvested grapes from several key vineyards this is a classic Napa Cab in the best way possible with notes of dark fruit. Pairs well with grilled t-bone steak.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Napa Valley, California
FYI • Napa produces only 5% of California's wines.

As is typical in the region, the winery owns a small amount of land and works closely managing several other farms for their contracted rights to the grapes. Notes of citrus, grapefruit, lemon, white fruits, pear water, tropical, lychee and stone fruit, peach. Pairs well with grilled swordfish.

Grape • Albarino
Place • Rias Baixas, Spain
FYI • The vineyard is fertilized with clam and cockle shells.