Located near the Etang de Thau, a coastal lagoon that is situated between the port of Sète and Marseillan, this vineyard gets the perfect climate. The rounded style of this wine with notes of stone fruit is a perfect food wine. Try pairing it with lobster or shrimp.

Grape • Viognier
Place • Languedoc-Roussillon, France
FYI • This winery was founded in 1932.

From southern Portugal, this modern style blend from two full throttle grapes provides a lot of bang for the buck with notes of black pepper, pipe tobacco and plum. Pairs great with burgers, pizza, or a charcuterie platter.

Grape • Aragonez, Alicante Bouschet
Place • Alentejano, Portugal
FYI • Portugal is the world's largest producer of cork.

This style of wine is known as a Super-Tuscan as the region's classic red, sangiovese, is paired with a French varietal, in this case merlot. Notes of plum and blackberry this pairs well with your favorite pasta and red sauce.

Grape • Sangiovese, Merlot
Place • Tuscany, Italy
FYI • Morino was the nickname of a farmer at the winery.

These days chardonnay doesn't always speak of "place" - that is to say you don't get a sense of where it is from. That's not the case with this "unoaked mountain chardonnay" from Christian and Jean-Luc in the Pyrenees foothills. Fresh and lively minerality make this ideal as your next aperitif.

Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Limoux, France
FYI • History buffs will enjoy the medieval fortified churches.

A blend of two grapes, principally montepulciano, which is one of the great workhorse reds. It provides the dominate structure with cesanese offering lighter notes. The volcanic soil these grapes are grown on is the other part of the story. With notes of violet and cherry this pairs well with pasta bolognese.

Grape • Montepulciano and Cesanese
Place • Lazio, Italy
FYI • Lazio is the department that includes Rome.

Founded some 30 years ago by Walter Schug, this house makes wine in the European style. Pinot noir is a delicate grape that thrives in cooler climates. The microclimates in the western part of Carneros provide just that. Delightful notes of cherry that is an ideal accompaniment with grilled fish tacos.

Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • Sonoma Coast, California
FYI • The Schug family is originally from Germany.

Located in the Dolomite Mountains at the foothill of the Alps comes this memorable wine made from grapes that come an area protected from the harsh elements of the region. Considered one of the greatest white wine producers in Italy. Layers of apricot, citrus, and fennel. Pair with pan seared trout.

Grape • Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
FYI • Twice a day the Dolomites turn a pinkish/red color.

The land in Crozes-Hermitage is of "terraced alluvial deposits with lots of round pebbles, stones, and gravel" - which has a huge impact on this wine. With a big following, this luscious red ages in oak for 12 months resulting in aromatics of cassis and cooked cherry. Pairs well with duck.

Grape • Syrah
Place • Rhone Valley, France
FYI • Syrah is the only red grape allowed in Crozes-Hermitage

Adrianna Catena, a historian and the daughter of Nicolas Catena - the legendary owner of Bodega Catena Zapata - is behind this winery along with winemaker Alejandro Vigil. This spirited wine is deliciously full-bodied with flavors of black cherry and black pepper. Built to go with grilled food.

Grape • Malbec
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
FYI • El Enemigo translates as the enemy.