Nestled along the Breede River at the tip of South Africa comes this immediately approachable cab with notes of blueberry and plum. Super versatile along a campfire roasting sausages or at weekend barbecue with hamburgers on the grill.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Western Cape, South Africa
FYI • Excelsior means "ever upward" in Latin.

THE grape of South Africa, this is from an arid part of the western cape. The crossing of pinot noir and cinsault resulted in this dramatic varietal that's full of smokey notes up front and blackberry on the finish. Great with anything off the grill.

Grape • Pinotage
Place • Western Cape, South Africa
FYI • The Western Cape borders two oceans - Atlantic and Indian

Cheerful, bright, and full of vibrant flavors of lime zest and minerality. Aged in stainless steel before heading home to you. This easy sipper pairs well with pool-side parties as well as arugula and goat cheese salad.

Grape • Pinot Grigio
Place • Sicily, Italy
FYI • Spaghetti was invented in Sicily.

Lazio vineyards are located just outside of Rome. While other wine regions in Italy get noticed, this area and ancient grape is often overlooked. Grown organically on volcanic soil by the Capineti family, this wine is full of aromas of minerality, peach, and apricot. Pair with grilled swordfish and peaches.

Grape • Bellone
Place • Lazio, Italy
FYI • This grape is also known as Cacchione.

The di Lenardo's are the only producers in Friuli to use the "Musque" clone. It is also the only wine from this clone to win the coveted Tre Bicchieri. All of that is to say this is NOT your typical chardonnay. Complex aromas of flowers, fruit, and sambuco shine through. Pairs well with halibut, trout, and soft cheeses.

Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Friuli, Italy
FYI • The first vintage of this wine: 1993.

This newest release, from the producers of the extremely popular Cab Sauv, is a fantastic find in the often pricey Pinot Noir category. Slightly jammy with notes of plum, ripe fig, blackberry, and vanilla. This is as versatile a wine for a cornucopia type dinner table as there is...think Thanksgiving.

Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • North Coast, California
FYI • The label name is a nod to the owner's grandfather.

Produced from grapes grown at altitude, this is considered the world's first extreme high-altitude parcel of Pinot Noir. Made with an unmistakable nod to France, this elegant red has notes of thyme and kitchen spice. The minerality allows it to pair with a number of dishes such as duck or pheasant.

Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
FYI • Named after Nicola, the winemakers daughter.

The Wine Advocate says it perfectly: "This is world-class Mosel Riesling with an almost endless finish. It is from one of the very best parcels in the Zeltinger Sonnenhur and this shows why. Great aging potential! Round, piquant and highly elegant on the palate." Pairs well with fish.

Grape • Riesling
Place • Mosel, Germany
FYI • Ur-Alte means extremely old.

With over 130 years of experience La Rioja Alta is synonymous with not just outstanding wines but being consistent year in and year out - not something other wineries in Rioja can claim. Enjoy now or cellar for another decade this will continue to evolve. Truffle, leather, tobacco notes - pair with NY strip.

Grape • Tempranillo
Place • Rioja, Spain
FYI • Earliest record of grapes in this region dates to 873.