"The Andean people still invoke his name to clear the skies after a heavy rain, or to temper the summer heat." This winery was founded in 1862 and is one of Argentina's oldest. With aromas of cassis and a hint of cocoa this pairs well with tomato soup and grilled cheese.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
FYI • Maipe means "Lord of the Wind" in Quechua.

Ilario and Leopoldo Ruffino began their heritage in wine in 1877 along a beautiful perch overlooking Tuscany. This medium-bodied style has a hint of kitchen spice making it ideal with an array of savory foods...and of course pasta!

Grape • Sangiovese
Place • Tuscany, Italy
FYI • Some white wine is allowed to blend into Chianti.

Ferreira is known around the world as "the Portuguese brand" because of it's high quality wines. Fresh and vivacious this red is full of floral notes with hints of cedar, strawberry, and cherry. Well suited for pairing with the many flavors and dishes found on holiday dinner tables.

Grape • Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Touriga Franca
Place • Douro, Portugal
FYI • The Duoro is the world's oldest demarcated wine region.

Scarpetta refers to a small piece of bread used to soak up the last bits of sauces on a plate. Soaking up life is the inspiration behind this wine. With grapes planted on gravely soils the result is a bright wine with lots of minerality. Pair with seared scallops.

Grape • Pinot Grigio
Place • Friuli, Italy
FYI • Friuli is famous for producing Italian white wines.

Expressive color, expressive nose, expressive flavor. EXPRESSIVE! This explosive rose comes from a relatively obscure appellation: Coteaux du Giennois. A young estate, built in 1983, the family approaches wine making with a youthful spirit. Delicious notes of cherry and watermelon. Pairs well with sushi.

Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • Loire Valley, France
FYI • Coteaux du Giennois is just north of famed Pouilly Fume.

Richard Bruno and Chris Condos started Vinum in Napa Valley by financing their dream on credit cards. They have handpicked vineyard sites they believe are perfect for each varietal they work with - making them "Insiders." This limited release has notes of cherry, vanilla, and raspberry. Pairs well with a cheese board.

Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • Sonoma County, California
FYI • This is made with the famous Pommard clone 4.

Pacific winds, classic California fog, and the vineyard's location on the "Tepusquet Bench" create the ideal conditions for the vines to produce small clusters. Elegant with a vibrant acidity, look for notes of cedar and bing cherry. Pairs well with grilled chicken.

Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • Central Coast, California
FYI • Santa Maria is the second oldest appellation in the U.S.

This lush and elegant Cabernet Sauvignon initially displays aromas of plum, cranberry, and black truffle, followed by nutmeg, black pepper and thyme. A first taste of the full-bodied wine reveals flavors of black cherry, black currant and espresso. Hints of florals and fine leather bolster its richness, while firm tannins.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec
Place • Sonoma County, California
FYI • Aged in French oak for nearly two years.

This winery, Boekenhoutskloof, is the name given by the Dutch to the famed Cape Beech tree. Mark Kent is the owner/winemaker behind this syrah heavy blend. A full-bodied red brooding with notes of black cherry, cherry tobacco, and, yes, chocolate. Pairs well with roast beef.

Grape • Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault, Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Swartland, South Africa
FYI • The Dutch settled in South Africa in 1652.