From one of the new generation of winemakers in Argentina comes this delicious offering from Chakana - the Southern Cross constellation named by the indigenous people. Loaded with plenty of ripe berries and a hint of spice this pairs well with grilled meat and vegetables.

Grape • Malbec
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
FYI • El Ganador translates as "the winner."

Uncomplicatedly delicious. This textbook chenin blanc provides immense pleasure with nectarine, melon and honeysuckle notes. A pure pleasure to drink on its own or pair it with salads, anti-pasta and seafood.

Grape • Chenin Blanc
Place • Swartland, South Africa
FYI • Swartland is the bread basket of South Africa.

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."

Faugeres is in the heart of the Languedoc and is the only cave cooperative in the region. This delicate rose is elegant and expressive with floral notes of orange blossom and peaches." Pairs well with Indian cuisine or served as an aperitif.

Grape • Grenache, Cinsault
Place • Languedoc-Roussillon, France
FYI • Faugeres became an AOC in 1982.

With a history dating back over 1,000 years this small pocket in Tuscany has had plenty of time to become well known but remains a relative secret. This region requires at least 10% of Cab Sauv go into their reds. With earthy aromas and a hint of cherry reduction this pairs well with grilled chicken.

Grape • Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Canaiolo
Place • Tuscany, Italy
FYI • Carmignano is the smallest DOCG in Italy.

Named after the Gundián Bridge that spans the Ulla river pass, on the old railway line between Orense and Santiago de Compostela. This Galician wine has well balanced acidity with notes of apple and apricot. Pairs well with steamed mussels or shrimp risotto.

Grape • Albarino
Place • Rias Baixas, Spain
FYI • Gundian is also a name used for three local villages.

Considered the "Rolls-Royce" of Corsican wine, Yves' wines are regarded to be among the very best in France as a whole. The terroir, “E Croce,” sits on a thin chalk soil above pure schist. Yves has never used oak barrels and this lively wine has notes of flowers, citrus and honey. Pair with your favorite fish dish.

Grape • Vermentino
Place • Corsica, France
FYI • Yves also founded a polyphonic singing group.

The difficult landscape of Priorat is well known and the steep terraces of Genium are no exception. Hand harvested and then fermented for three months in new French oak this wine can age for several years. Try with local speciatly arròs amb bacallà or rice and cod.

Grape • Pedro Ximenez, Garnacha Blanca
Place • Catalonia, Spain
FYI • This area was "lost" to outsiders for nearly 100 years.

The Guicciardini family's time at the Castello di Poppiano dates to 1150. Among the ancestors is Francesco Guicciadrini whose pioneering work "La Historia" is one of the great works of the Renaissance. This powerful wine has notes of black cherry and tobacco. Can cellar for several years. Pair with beef or lamb.

Grape • Merlot, Sangiovese
Place • Tuscany, Italy
FYI • A "supertuscan" uses mainly non-indigenous grapes.