These goblet trained vineyards from Nekea are holistically farmed to produce a light, fun, energetic red that is a counterpart to it's famous but much bigger sister-wine El Chaparral. Loads of red fruit on the nose and palate make this a perfect pairing with cured meats.

Grape • Garnacha
Place • Navarra, Spain
FYI • The name of this wine means "strain for strain."

Señorio de Barahonda was founded in 1925 and has some of the oldest monastrell vineyards in Spain. The chalk and limestone soil help push the full-bodied nature of the grape and so this red really delivers. Look for notes of blackberry, plum, and anise. Pairs well with items off the grill.

Grape • Monastrell, Syrah
Place • Yecla, Spain
FYI • Monastrell is known as mourvedre in France.

A fresh modern approach to winemaking has swept over Australia and gone are the overly produced, doctored wines of yesterday. This medium bodied red has hints of blueberry and an undeniable undertone of Australia's quintessential component: eucalyptus. Try with your favorite vegetarian dish.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • South Australia, Australia
FYI • This area includes Australia's most arid land.

The hills of New Zealand are alive with this Sauvignon Blanc!Yes, there are notes of that quintessential grapefruit but also that of passion fruit and a good deal of minerality. This is TRULY a seafood pairing kind of wine.

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Marlborough, New Zealand
FYI • Marlborough is at the north point of the south island.

This grape is originally from the cool, northern coasts of Spain so it comes as no surprise that it thrives in the cool, rainy conditions of Oregon. A "zipp-ah-dee-doo-dah" white with pronounced aromatics. Great acid on the palate with notes of Meyer lemon and Bosc pear. Exceptional with seafood.

Grape • Albarino
Place • Willamette Valley, Oregon
FYI • Ransom started as a distiller in 1997.

It is hard to think of Chianti and to NOT think about the Ricasoli family who are intrinsically tied to the region. An elegant texture with well-integrated tannins this is truly CLASSIC Chianti. Notes of plum, violets, and red fruits. Pair with your favorite red sauce.

Grape • Sangiovese
Place • Tuscany, Italy
FYI • The estate owns over 3,000 acres north of Siena.

Established in 1930 in north-east Italy this family run winery has consistently produced world-class wines. This remarkable white has textured layers of acacia, mineralty, salinity, and dried apricot. A wine to "think" with or pair it with your next Lobster Thermidor.

Grape • Malvasia
Place • Friuli, Italy
FYI • Friuli borders Austria, Slovenia, and the Adriatic Sea.

Fermented in stainless steel without malolactic fermentation, this is a racy expression of the varietal with a long finish and hints of granny smith and candied lime. Pairs well with Oysters Rockefeller.

Grape • Pinot Blanc
Place • Willamette Valley, OR
FYI • Estate named after Japanese symbolism of sacred passage.

The Domaine de Fondrèche estate is situated at the foot of Mont Ventoux, the famous mountain in Vaucluse. Being located in this area is the reason for the huge shift in temps from day to night and greatly impact the grapes. Notes of crème de cassis, violet, graphite and light wood. Pair with a provencal stew.

Grape • Syrah, Mourvedre
Place • Rhone Valley, France
FYI • This estate is biodynamic.