In the 1800's the town of Zamora where this wine comes from was known as Black's Station, named after J.J. Black the "baron" of the town. A charming red with hints of blueberry and cocoa powder, this pairs well with a Sunday pot roast.

Grape • Malbec
Place • Yolo County, California
FYI • Yolo, a Native American word, means abounding in rushes.

Still family owned and operated after 100 years this winery in an often over-looked region delivers every time. Look for fresh floral, herbal and apple notes. This pairs well with fish kabobs or a salmon burger with dill sauce.

Grape • Verdejo, Godello
Place • Castilla y Leon, Spain
FYI • These two provinces merged in 1983.

A young winery by Italian standards, Hirpinia was founded in the 1970's and released it's first Taurasi DOCG in 1992. By aging the wine in stainless steal tanks it provides for a medium bodied red with lots of dark cherry notes. Pair with items off the grill.

Grape • Aglianico
Place • Taurasi, Italy
FYI • Hirpinia is derived from the Oscan term "wolf."

Zolo was created in 2003 by of one of Argentina’s leading women in wine, Patricia Ortiz, when she established one of Argentina’s most forward-thinking wineries. Notes of blackberry and currant with some chocolate and bark character. A crowd pleaser to serve as is or with beef empanadas.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
FYI • Zolo means alone or solo in Spanish.

Touraine is a large area in the Loire Valley that produces a range of wine styles. This sauvignon blanc is a great example of the lively, refreshing whites it can produce. With citrus notes and bright acidity this pairs well with shrimp scampi.

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Loire, Valley, France
FYI • Tours is the capital of Touraine

Austria meets the northern boundary of Friuli. Like Austria, white varietals reign supreme in this NE region. Cool nights help keep the acidity vibrant. This crowd pleaser, with hints of peach and gooseberry, gets the job done every time. Excellently paired with sushi or seafood risotto.

Grape • Pinot Grigio
Place • Friuli, Italy
FYI • Friuli has one of Italy's most developed economies.

Named after a stream that runs through the property, Weinbach is world renown for it's excellent lineup. In this offering, hand-picked grapes from the biodynamic monopole Clos des Capucins help to produce a wine with delicate notes of apple blossom and bosc pear. Pair with quiche, grilled chicken, and crudite.

Grape • Pinot Auxerrois, Pinot Blanc
Place • Alsace, France
FYI • Alsace is a blend of French and German cultures.

Rocca Giovanni’s winery consists of 22 hectares of vineyards located in the municipality of Monforte d'Alba and is a completely family run operation. This complex red has layers of cherry, herbs, licorice, tea, and cinnamon. Pair with Agnolotti del Pin or risotto and truffles or mushrooms.

Grape • Nebbiolo
Place • Piedmont , Italy
FYI • Barolo and Barbaresco are made from the same grape.

"Dorino Livon, is one of the most successful and recognized Friulan winemakers. His story has its roots in the family's passion and traditions. A fragrant bouquet, this wine has notes of lime blossoms & fresh pear with vanilla, blanched almonds & nutmeg. Pair with shrimp risotto."

Grape • Pinot Grigio
Place • Friuli, Italy
FYI • The winery is now run by the third generation of family.