This is pure happiness in a bottle. Sourced from multiple vineyards in southern France it is a blend of grapes that were meant to be together. Refreshing with notes of red currant it is incredibly versatile pairing well with salads, seafood, grilled veggies, and pasta dishes.

Grape • Grenache, Syrah, Merlot
Place • Languedoc, France
FYI • The Languedoc is France's biggest wine producer

Many of the vines here are planted on gentle hillside slopes– a unique characteristic of the Navarra landscape. Garnacha Blanca is thought to be a mutation of the dark-skinned Grenache Noir grape. Refreshing and zippy with citrus notes. Pair with tuna salad or other light fare.

Grape • Garnacha Blanca
Place • Navarra, Spain
FYI • The vines are not irrigated.

This very popular grape from southern sun-drenched France is always a crowd pleaser. The garrigue is peppered with low growing dwarfy bushes that influence the vineyards. Balanced with a delightful zestiness, this is great as an aperitif or paired with fish.

Grape • Picpoul
Place • Languedoc-Rousillon, France
FYI • L-R is one of the world's largest wine producing regions.

This is just a cool little wine. It’s lively personality comes from the fact it is made from a grape that was rarely found in California until a decade ago. Bright notes of red fruit and decent acidity make this a perfect red for cocktail hour. Pair with a triple cream brie or even epoisses.

Grape • Valdiguié
Place • Mendocino, California
FYI • This is basically a Cali version of Beaujolais.

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.

Ken Wilson in Clarksburg California (a third generation farmer) agreed to sell his grapes on a handshake...and from that a star was born. This wine put Vinum on the map from their very first vintage in 1997. Notes of Verbena, melon, and honeysuckle this pairs well with tuna steak.

Grape • Chenin Blanc
Place • Clarksburg, California
FYI • CNW stands for "Chard No Way"

Produced by the Occhipinti's using native varietals. On first smell it seems almost Beaujolais-esque. On the palate it's much different. A noticeable wet stone and mineral quality up front with a finish of currant, violet, and rose. Pair with grilled tuna or Sicilian caponata.

Grape • Frappato, Nero d'Avola
Place • Sicily, Italy
FYI • Sabbie is the name of the redish sand terroir.

Germany's answer to Burgundy pinot noir is this excellent example of the varietal. the Dautel family has a grape growing history going back 500 years. With layers of complexity that include cassis, smokiness, and blackberry this is a wine that is versatile at the dinner table.

Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • Wurttemberg, Germany
FYI • The German name for pinot noir is Spatburgunder.

"Founded in 1947, this cooperative has some 1,200 grower-members, giving winemaker Nikos Varvarigos access to a wide variety of terroirs. For this cuvee, he prioritized fruit from Pirgos and Imerovigli, two of the highest points on the island, where the grapes ripen more slowly." Pairs well with meaty fish.

Grape • Assyrtiko
Place • Santorini, Greece
FYI • The beaches of Santorini are made of black sand.