Cabernet Franc is the dominant red grape here, also knows as Breton. Sitting on an idyllic landscape overlooking Bourgueil, this small but respected producer makes his rosé using two production methods. The result is a beautiful salmon color with notes of peach and apricot. Pairs nicely with chèvre brûlée.

Grape • Cabernet Franc
Place • Loire, France
FYI • The domaine name means "place where the larks sing."

Two of Portugal's top oenologists joined forces in 2007 to make this wine. Since it's debut it is regularly considered one of the countries best table wines. The duo continue making it to this day. Dominated by black fruit and prunes this wine pairs perfectly with barbecue, ragù, and hard cheeses.

Grape • Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz
Place • Douro, Portugal
FYI • Dourum is Latin for "from two."

Founded by Croatian born Josip Babich in the 1910's, this acclaimed winery boasts some of the oldest vineyards in New Zealand. A classic style full of tropical notes as well as some citrus. Pairs well with shellfish...try with Oysters Rockefeller.

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Marlborough, New Zealand
FYI • New Zealand is made up of two islands.

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.

Situated at the crossroads of Provence and Languedoc, Mordorée produces excellent wines from the Rhone. They consider themselves guardians of the local ecology. Rich dark fruit flavors with a hint of leather, this pairs well with Saint Nectaire.

Grape • Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Carignan, Counoise
Place • Rhone, France
FYI • Mordorée is the local nickname for the woodcock bird.

As James E. Wilson wrote about the soil here: "the complexity and variety of soil types in the Languedoc is attributed to the geological phenomenon known as the “Languedoc-Roussillon Symphony.” The earthiness of this wine pairs well at cellar temperature with a beef stew.

Grape • Syrah, Mourvedre, Grenache, Cinsault
Place • Languedoc, France
FYI • Named after the limestone "peak" aka "pic" above the vyd.

Raúl Pérez Pereira is universally considered to be one of the world’s most visionary winemakers. Since he produced his first vintage for his family’s winery in 1994 at the age 22, he has been in the forefront of the conversation about what has been called “The New Spain”. Juicy and velvety, pair with cheeses.

Grape • Mencia
Place • Bierzo, Spain
FYI • Only 10,000 bottles produced

Château Lespault-Martillac is an ancient estate located on a fine gravelly rise overlooking the commune of Martillac., the highest point in the appelation. Great minerality by way of the gravel soil leads to this energetic red having layers of flavors: sweet tobacco, blueberry, and plum. Pair with seared duck.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Bordeaux, France
FYI • Same wine making team that is behind famed Chevalier.

"When Marty Taucher asked Chris Peterson to review his draft winery business plan in 2009, it fortuitously coincided with Peterson’s desire to start a new chapter in his winemaking career. The rest is history. Notes of blueberry preserves, candied licorice, minerals, and seared bacon fat." Pair with big proteins.

Grape • Syrah
Place • Columbia Valley, Washington
FYI • Boushy refers to the shape of the vine.