Made as a tribute to the Gironde river that feeds this region, this winery is actually situated alongside it's tributaries the Dordogne and the Garonne. Aged without oak barrels, this red is bright and juicy with fragrant notes of violet and blackberry. Pairs well with beef stew.

Grape • Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Place • Bordeaux, France
FYI • Bordeaux is the largest wine growing region in France.

Produced by Bodega Casa Primicia from the part of this region known as Alavese Rioja, The vines have it their stride at 35yo and deliver fruit that is perfect for making this red. With hints of caramel, blueberry compote and balsamic reduction, this is a perfect match-up with a cheeseburger.

Grape • Tempranillo
Place • Rioja, Spain
FYI • Tempranillo is the most planted red grape In Spain.

"Cavit swept onto the radar of American wine lovers in the 1970s as a pioneer of a then little-known white wine called Pinot Grigio. Prized for its crisp, elegant character, fruit flavors and delicate floral aroma, Pinot Grigio is a demanding grape to cultivate, but has flourished in northern Italy for over a century."

Grape • Pinot Grigio
Place • Veneto, Italy
FYI • The region Veneto produces the most wine in Italy.

Using a blend of little-known grapes to create a memorable red, Fran Kysela has come up with an intensely bodied wine that has nuanced characteristics of mint, black pepper, and anise. Pairs well with bbq lamb and roast vegetables.

Grape • Rubired, Durif, Shiraz
Place • South Australia, Australia
FYI • Rubired is a crossing of Tinto Cao and Alicante Ganzin.

Jean-Charles Boisset is "wine royalty" and grew up in the business. His JCB line is a nod to the fun side of wine and this bubbly is named in honor of his birth year - 1969. With notes of strawberry and watermelon this pairs well with shrimp cocktail.

Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • Burgundy, France
FYI • This is made in the same style as champagne.

The beautiful setting where this wine comes from is reflected in the bottle. Produced by the Pala family from a varietal found almost entirely on Sardinia it is made using stainless steel and concrete tanks. It has an attractive violet color with notes of licorice. Pairs well with meaty dishes and fatty fish.

Grape • Monica
Place • Serdiana, Sardinia
FYI • Sardinia is the Mediterranean's second largest island.

Kiwi winemaker Nick Goldschmidt crafts Boulder Bank near the town of Blenheim lie the Rapaura and Brancott sub-regions. Crisp and fragrant with Meyer lemon, white peach, green apple, gooseberry and fresh herb aromas. Vibrant lime and lemon-grass entry giving way to juicy Asian pear. Great with Mediterranean cuisine.

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Marlborough, New Zealand
FYI • Grown in the subregion of Owaka Valley

This is biodynamically grown using native varietlas by siblings who are big belivers in the natural wine movement. Grown on a layer of limestone that has an immense impact on this wine. Look for rounded floral, dried herb, and stone fruit notes. Pair with soft cheeses or a crab dip.

Grape • Grillo, Insolia
Place • Sicily, Italy
FYI • “Calcis” is Latin for limestone

Dave Miner opened his eponymous winery in the mid 1990's setting up shop in Napa. While waiting for his new plantings to grow he fell into an opportunity to make viognier from Paso. The rest is history with this now famous white. Rich, oily, and complex pair with seared tuna and mango and papaya salad.

Grape • Viognier
Place • Napa, California
FYI • Dave's uncle was the co-founder of Oracle.