Sustainably grown and hand-picked with herbal aromas mingled with white flowers and fruit. The refreshing palate has nicely balanced acidity and a pleasingly persistent fruity finish, with surprising complexity based on cool, coastal vineyards. Pair with a garden salad

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Central Valley, Chile
FYI • Oceanic waters helps temper the climate.

Named for the historic (and ancient) church in town this is a dark and densely textured red , this wine hails from central Portugal where lots of sunshine helps ripen these thick skinned grapes. Notes of blackberry and vanilla, this pairs well with lamb.

Grape • Tinta Roriz, Alfrocheiro, Touriga Nacional
Place • Dao, Portugal
FYI • The grape Alfrocheiro is also know as Baboso Negro.

The vines are naturally low-yielding due to their age, and they consistently produce high quality fruit.The wine is ruby red in color with toasty aromas; smoke and vanilla flavors. Classic Lodi Zinfandel notes of plum and ripe fruit. Some richness and a moderately long finish.

Grape • Zinfandel
Place • Lodi, California
FYI • Zinfandel is also known as primitivo.

From the luscious Espana Verde located on Spain's 43rd parallel comes this vibrant white made from the all important Galician grape Albarino. A noticeable salinity to this wine means it pairs very well with vinaigrettes, shellfish, and tomatoes.

Grape • Albarino
Place • Rias Baixas, Spain
FYI • Espana Verde means Green Spain.

In 1899 Château Abiet and Château Martiny were amalgamated and Château Cissac was born. Always Cab heavy this is the second label from the property. This full-bodied wine has loads of black fruit, spicy plum, vanilla, pine wood box and black currant. Excellent with grilled meats and vegetables.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Place • Bordeaux, France
FYI • Haut-Medoc is home to the "famous four" appellations.

Known as the "Imperial City" because it was used as the main venue of the court of Charles V. This region is famed for it's ancient lands. Aged in French and American oak this complex wine has notes of vanilla, smoke, and black fruit. Pairs well with cured meats.

Grape • Graciano
Place • Toldeo, Spain
FYI • Toledo was named an UNESCO site in 1986.

Founded by Andre Lurton, Chateau la Louviere has long been famous for its white wines and is now among the finest dry white wines in the Graves. Notes of lemon, gooseberry and grapefruit this pairs well with soft cheeses.

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Bordeaux, France
FYI • Bordeaux has grown wine for 700 years.

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.

Bob and Cathy Betz crushed their first vintage of Betz Family Wine in 1997 with the help of volunteer friends. Today they have a modern facility built in 2005. A blend of southern Rhone varietals, this gripping red has notes of smoke, huckleberry, and damson plum. Pair with a wild mushroom stew.

Grape • Grenache, Counoise, Mourvèdre, Syrah
Place • Columbia Valley, Washington
FYI • The wines name is a whimsical "kissed by the sun."