"Fresh and crisp wine with citrus notes mixed with floral touches. Pale bright yellow color. Blend of citrus notes, lime and grapefruit. Excellent as an aperitif and pairs well with salads and seafood dishes."

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Central Valley, Chile
FYI • Chile was settled by the Spanish in the 1500's.

The name of the game is organic farming. Pascal and Jean-Marc Verhaeghe started in the early nineties by banning all herbicides from the vineyards and managed to get rid of all chemical spraying agents by 2002. Bright flavors with a hint of citrus this pairs well with goat cheese.

Grape • Colombard, Ugni Blanc
Place • Cotes de Gascogne, France
FYI • Ugni Blanc is also used to make cognac.

This wine, made for Eric Solomon Selections, is a glimpse into the textbook deliciousness of Ribera del Duero. The 60-year-old vines along with new American and French oak barrels come together to create this expansive wine with notes of dark berry and kitchen spice. Bring this to your next parrillada!

Grape • Tempranillo
Place • Ribera del Duero, Spain
FYI • Ribera vies with Rioja as Spain’s top red wine region.

Located in Saint-Estephe and classified a cru bourgeois in 1932. It has always been considered one of the best wines in the appellation. Purchased by Mahler-Besse (1997), this 8-hectare estate was chosen for its considerable potential and medium-sized area. Smokey, dark fruit notes. Great with bistro fare.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Place • Bordeaux, France
FYI • Cellars are built in the style of Napoleon III.

The sustainably certified vineyards of the Scheid Family located in Monterey, CA use 100% renewable energy in the form of wind turbines. Silky notes of cherries, blackberries, plums and mocha. Pairs well with grilled chicken, club sandwich, or cheddar quiche.

Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • Monterey, California
FYI • Tassajara is a nearby spring used by indigenous people.

At the southern end of the Dolomites in Northern Italy are the rolling hills of the Veneto. The region is famed for several styles of wine but this is among the most famous. Wine that is passed over dried grapes gives it's distinctive and delicious flavor. Try with a homemade meat sauce or mushroom risotto.

Grape • Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara
Place • Veneto, Italy
FYI • Veneto produces more wine than any other region in Italy.

While aging varies based on vintage, Las Suertes is always aged on the lees with battonage for a minimum of 7 months in French oak. This yellow-hued wine presents aromas of quince, pear and green apple, with hints of jasmine and oak. Pair with Pollo con mojo canario - chicken with garlic and paprika.

Grape • Verdejo
Place • Rueda, Spain
FYI • Some of the vines for this wine date to 1880!

Deep red with a complex nose with notes of red fruit and smoked lardons. Vibrant and elegant on the palate, this wine is a perfect representation of this northern Rhône terroir. Silky tannins, and a long, satisfying finish. Delicious with roasted poultry and grilled meats. Aging potential of ten to fifteen years.

Grape • Syrah
Place • Rhone Valley, France
FYI • Syrah is the only red grape allowed in norther Rhone.

Regarded as one of the defining wineries of Sonoma Coast, this winery is synonymous with excellence. Adopting stelvin screw caps early on, they have long eschewed corks. Full of black cherry and kitchen spice this pairs well with mushroom risotto.

Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • Sonoma, California
FYI • The winery was founded in 1987.