Partially barrel fermented this wine is a true representative of a California chard. Opulent flavors of pineapple and honeysuckle this wine will pair very well with fettucine in cream sauce or chicken in cream sauce.

Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Monterey, California
FYI • Monterey is located just south of San Francisco

Known as “The Originals” because the grapes are grown in the same soil and latitude as their original ancestry. If you could bottle the fun and irreverent attitude of the west coast, this would be the result. A touch of pepper, raspberry and eucalyptus, this wine pairs well with most foods.

Grape • Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Columbia Valley, Washington
FYI • The Columbia Valley grows 99% of the grapes in WA state.

This light bodied white hails from the northeast part of Italy, an area long known for great white wines. Bright minerality and a quick finish makes this the perfect wine to serve as an aperitif.

Grape • Pinot Grigio
Place • Veneto, Italy
FYI • This region is also famous for Prosecco.

"Galet-strewn terroir, which reflects the southern sun into the forty-year-old vines and yields an expressive rouge full of beautiful aromas and flavors of black cherries, stones, and a hint of black olive. Year in and year out, we are amazed to find this much southern French character. Pair with a cheese board."

Grape • Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Carignan, Cinsault
Place • Rhone Valley, France
FYI • Kermit founded his, then tiny, wine shop in 1972

Made mostly from grapes harvested in Dry Creek and Alexander Valleys. This Bordeaux style blend is full of dark berry fruit, kitchen spice, and vanilla. It pairs nicely with roast chicken or a juicy burger.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec
Place • Sonoma County, California
FYI • There are over 400 wineries in Sonoma County.

The Domaine is the homestead of Laurent Brotte and consists of seven parcels covering two of the oldest and best terroirs of the AOC overlooking the Rhone Valley. A full-bodied palate carries notes of citrus, exotic fruit and brioche. Pair with a mcademia crusted chicken breast. Serve with an orange sauce.

Grape • Viognier
Place • Rhone Valley, France
FYI • The average age of the vines is 35 years.

Founded in 1995 by Gary Anderson it is located in the famed Stags Leap District. Over the past decade the winery has moved to organic and sustainable practices. A powerful red with notes of "pencil shavings, cola, cherry, sweet vanilla, and toasted nuts." Pair with a grilled steak.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Napa Valley, California
FYI • As the name suggests, the winery sits below a pine ridge.

This fascinating project by Max Brondolo is made from grapes more commonly used for balsamic vinegar. From his scrappy hillside he makes incredible wines. This white has a hint of bubbles and is bright, inviting and invigorating, smells of yellow fruit and white flowers. Enjoy with a fresh goat cheese and honey.

Grape • Trebbiano Modenese, Trebbiano di Spagna
Place • Emilia Romagna, Italy
FYI • The winemaker prefers to use lesser known varietals.

The Dalton Winery is set in the beautiful green, mountainous country of the Upper Galilee, five kilometres from the Lebanese border, overlooking the Hermon Mountain. Aged in French and American oak. Notes of currants, berries and mint, this pairs well with grilled meats.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Galilee, Israel
FYI • This wine is Mevushal Kosher