Established by Hippolyte Boudau in 1922, Veronique and Pierre Boudau are the third generation to run this estate. A wine-growing area on the Mediterranean coast a few miles from the Spanish border. A ripe core of red fruit this charming red is easy drinking on its own.

Grape • Grenache, Syrah, Carignan
Place • Languedoc-Roussillon, France
FYI • This is the most southernly wine region in France.

A venture that started in the 1950's when the patriarch, Juan moved from Andulsia. Today Carlos makes the wine and this is a classic version of sauvignon blanc from South America. Light notes of citrus. Ideal as an apertif or to accompany seafood, fish and salads.

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
FYI • Las Perdices means "partridges."

"Alain de Treille creates diverse and delicate wines on the most prestigious vineyards with the same passion and aim: Offering the best expression of the French Terroir." Bright notes of cherry shine through. Pairs well with goat cheese or as an aperitif.

Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • Loire Valley, France
FYI • The Loire River is the longest in France.

Kermit Lynch is now synonymous with great wines having imported them into the country from Europe for forty years now. This proprietary blend is purchased from Terres d’Avignon and has notes of blackberry, cassis, and rosemary. Pair with roasted chicken and vegetables.

Grape • Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Cinsault, Mourvedre
Place • Rhone Valley, France
FYI • Kermit is based out of San Francisco.

Founded in 1980 by Cantina Las Vis, they combined forces with the enological institute San Michele all'Adige to embark on the cultivation of the best varietal for each parcel of land. Look for bright citrus notes and minearilty. Pair with grilled seafood or white meats.

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
FYI • Many in this party of Italy speak German.

Many people consider Argyle bubbly their most important wines but it all started with this Chardonnay - a still white. Considered the "Burgundy of America" this region is known for exceptional wines and this one is a crowd pleaser. Rounded notes with a touch of stone-fruit. Try with Dijon-Tarragon chicken.

Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Willamette Valley, Oregon
FYI • The winery was founded in 1987.

Philippe Gimel is making some of the most thrilling wines in all of the Rhone and in the decade since he set out on his own they have only improved with each vintage. Concentrated dark fruit and gripping tanins. Pair with lamb and roasted vegetables.

Grape • Grenache, Carignan, Cinsault
Place • Rhone Valley, France
FYI • Barroux is an ancient fortified town.

Gianni Zonin is from Gambellara, Italy, who is a 7th-generation winegrower and owns Barboursville. It is Virginia’s first wine estate to be dedicated to growing European, vitis vinifera wine varietals. Notes of orange peel, pineapple, and peach. Pairs well with Sea scallop gratin in cream sauce.

Grape • Viognier
Place • Barboursville, Virginia
FYI • The vineyards were planted in 1976.

This winery is a partnership between two dynamic personalities, one a winemaker, the other a viticulturist. Using a state-of-the-art winery to make the wine but with a nod to the past (aging in talha) this is a smart wine. With earthy notes this pairs well with mushroom soup.

Grape • Roupeiro, Arinto Vaz
Place • Alentajano, Portugal
FYI • Talha is another word for amphora.