This equal blend of all three grapes come from the hillsides of Gascony near Toulouse. Deep ruby in color with complex aromas of black fruits and notes of black pepper and clove. This pairs well with ratatouille or a lamb tagine.

Grape • Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre
Place • Langeudoic-Rousillon, France
FYI • The hillsides are called "Mont" in French,

From the winery: Youthful garnet color. The nose opens up to cherry and raspberry aromas. The palate is compellingly silky with a finish that showcases crunchy fruit. A very accessible Pinot Noir, perfect for drinking with grilled meats in the company of friends.

Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • Loire Valley, France
FYI • Villebois is also very well known for their Sauv Blanc.

Easy drinking red from the southernmost part of South Africa. Full of ripe berry notes this red is easy to drink on its own or pair with dishes like BBQ or a chicken salad.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Western Cape, South Africa
FYI • The coast of this region was treacherous for ships.

Nestled in a monastery built in the middle ages it is located about 50 miles from the Austrian border. The native red varietal Lagrein planted around the monastery is an attempt to preserve this ancient grape. Aromas of cherry and red currant abound. Pair with pasta, mortadella or fish.

Grape • Lagrein
Place • Alto Adige, Italy
FYI • Blend of two wine making methods, bottled in Feb/March.

The winery was founded in 1979 by two brothers, Ricardo and Renzo Cotarella. Their noted style balances a nod to the traditional ways with an eye toward modern winemaking methods. Notes of damson plum, dark cherry, and cocoa powder. Pairs well with charcuterie.

Grape • Merlot
Place • Umbria, Italy
FYI • Nearly half of Italy's black truffles come from Umbria.

This classic showing of chianti is from this well recognized producer which was purchased by the Stucchi Prinetti family in the 1930's. Organically grown look for dusty flavors of cherry and an herbal quality, mainly thyme. Perfect with your next pasta dish!

Grape • Sangiovese, Canaiolo
Place • Tuscany, Italy
FYI • Monks founded the winery in the 11th century

Colosi is synonymous with outstanding wines from the island. This mighty variety of Sicily always shines through with it's generous layers of plumb, licorice, and a hint of smokiness. Pairs well with items off the grill, especially lamb kabobs or burgers.

Grape • Nero d'Avola
Place • Sicily, Italy
FYI • Sicily is the Mediterranean Sea's largest island.

The famous fog that settles in the Russian River Valley overnight and burns off by midday has an enormous impact on the elegant nature of this wine. Blended from pioneer Gary Farrell's top sites, this pinot delivers with layers of mushroom, cherry, and kitchen spice. Pair with coq au vin.

Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • Sonoma County, California
FYI • The Russian River is named after explorer Ivan Kuskov.

François Servin, along with his Australian associate Mark Cameron, direct the operations of this 30 Ha domaine. Tradition is important to the Servin family, which because of its long history in Chablis, owns some great parcels. Utterly delicious with flinty notes and bosc pear. Pair with shellfish or roast chicken.

Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Burgundy, France
FYI • Les Pargues is a tiny parcel of land at just 11ha.