Since the foundation of the winery in 1935, this wine project has teamwork as a base, a special bond between winegrowers, who take care of the grapes, and winemakers, who make the wine. A powerful and fresh nose, with hints of banana and peach, as well as fresh hay. Pairs well with goat cheese.

Grape • Verdejo
Place • Rueda, Spain
FYI • Rueda is in the region of Castilla Y Leon.

Venâncio da Costa Lima wanted to bring wines to every corner of Portugal. His story began a century ago and this wine is named in his honor. Smoky notes of charred oak lead into luscious plum making this an ideal fit for anything off the grill.

Grape • Castelao, Aragones, Syrah
Place • Peninsula de Setabul, Portugal
FYI • Pioneiro means "pioneer" in Portugese.

Today seven members of the Symington family produce this wine that started as a smaller project in 1999. Table wine from this country is becoming increasingly popular. Defined by its silky tanins and red fruit profile this wine is perfect at your next bbq.

Grape • Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca
Place • Douro, Portugal
FYI • Producer owns famed ports: Grahams, Warres, & Dows.

There is something about family run wineries that turns out treasured wines. This one is no exception. The Careglio family coaxes memorable notes of lush peach and nectarine. Pairs well with chevre and candied apricot or Chicken Kiev or...this wine is pretty versatile. Enjoy!

Grape • Arneis
Place • Piedmont, Italy
FYI • This varietal was nearly extinct as recently as 1960.

This grape is indigenous to Sicily. It has a straw yellow color with greenish reflections. Intense and enveloping aroma of white berried fruits with herbaceous and mineral scents. Discreet freshness and flavor give this wine a good balance. It perfectly pairs with fresh fish dishes and shellfish.

Grape • Grillo
Place • Sicily, Italy
FYI • Grillo is used to make Marsala.

Named for the summer solstice, the grapes are harvested in the cool morning hours before the notorious heat of the region warms the fruit up. Served as an aperitif this captures the spirit of summer with notes of strawberry and peach.

Grape • Grenache, Cinsault, Caladoc
Place • Provence, France
FYI • Caladoc is a crossing of Grenache and Malbec.

"This is the flagship red blend from Tablas Creek, chosen from the best lots of four estate-grown varietals propagated from budwood cuttings from the famed Château de Beaucastel estate. With notes of spiced plum, sarsaparilla, loamy earth, and new leather. Pair with lamb stew or a beef stir fry."

Grape • Mourvedre, Syrah, Grenache, Counoise
Place • Paso Robles, California
FYI • This wine is biodynamic.

A fresh, fruit-driven Bonarda from the famed Zuccardi family. By fermenting and aging in concrete vats instead of oak it allows the grape to showcase the freshness of the varietal. In their words "Emma is an elegant and charming woman with great personality." Pairs well with steak.

Grape • Bonarda
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
FYI • Bonarda is also known as Douce Noir.

Paul-Henry Pelle is at the helm (4th generation) of his family's winery and is meticulous. When the grapes are at their optimal ripeness, they are immediately pressed which helps retain the aromatic brightness of this wine. Pair with almond crusted trout and grilled asparagus.

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Loire Valley, France
FYI • The vines are planted on a pebbly soil called caillotes.