The lively spirit of Spain is captured in every bottle of ¡buenas! Tempranillo. Made by the highly acclaimed, family-owned Viña Bujunda winery, this enjoyable red has notes of black cherry, plum, and a hint of vanilla. It pairs perfectly with casual fare such as tacos.

Grape • Tempranillo
Place • Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
FYI • The major city Toledo is an UNESCO World Heritage site.

Started in the 1970's by a group of winemakers seeking to try something new. The vineyard's ferric clay, sand and limestone soil are instrumental in the minerality of their wines. A bright, refreshing wine, look for notes of minerality and citrus. Pairs well with shrimp toast or a fish soup.

Grape • Viura, Verdejo, Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Rioja, Spain
FYI • The first release by El Coto was in 1975.

“Hello World!” Viognier comes from a ten acre block of the 16 year-old Monte Higueras Vineyard. Finca La Estacada’s vineyards are sustainably farmed and outfitted with drip irrigation. Generous aromas of green apple, mango. and magnolia flowers. Drink on its own or pair with ceviche.

Grape • Viognier
Place • Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
FYI • Elevation here is a surprising 3,000 ft above sea level.

Made by Isaac Fernández Montaña one of Spain’s most acclaimed winemakers. In 2011 he paired with visionary Aurelio Cabestrero who wanted to make wines for the US market. Here they offer up a red with concentrated notes of dark fruit, cola, and mocha. Pair with items off the grill - try with grilled eggplant.

Grape • Grenache
Place • Calatayud, Spain
FYI • Named after grape eating small brown birds in vineyard.

Founded in 1452 to provide revenue for the region's hospital, this is one of the oldest wineries in Austria. In 2003 an extensive renovation began to modernize the facility. The new facility now captures the freshness and excitement of this grape with notes of granny smith apple. Pair with asparagus.

Grape • Gruner Veltliner
Place • Kremstal, Austria
FYI • Over half the grapes in this region are Gruner Veltliner.

The dramatic landscape sandwiched between the coastline and Appenine Mountains has an immense impact on this wine. The unique salinity of the wine along with it's minerality are hallmarks of this white. It's versatile at the table but pairs well with a variety of seafood dishes.

Grape • Passerina
Place • Abruzzo, Italy
FYI • Ferzo is a patch of fabric that creates a sail.

The tiny village of Varigotti is comprised of neatly terraced vineyards on the hillside that have been managed by the Ruffino family for over 500 years! This wine is impossibly charismatic reflecting its coastal terroir. Notes of pear, apricot, and herbs, this pairs well with fish or a mozzarella and peach salad.

Grape • Vermentino
Place • Liguria, Italy
FYI • Today the estate is run by four siblings.

This is biodynamically grown using native varietlas by siblings who are big belivers in the natural wine movement. Grown on a layer of limestone that has an immense impact on this wine. Look for rounded floral, dried herb, and stone fruit notes. Pair with soft cheeses or a crab dip.

Grape • Grillo, Insolia
Place • Sicily, Italy
FYI • “Calcis” is Latin for limestone

In the words of the winery: It grows ever more gracious and complex as the vineyard ages; the old radishy-minty briskness is still present but now aligned to a new juiciness and starchy jasmine-rice flavors. Clear, intense, precise, aromatic. Pairs well with pan-seared trout.

Grape • Gruner Veltliner
Place • Kamptal, Austria
FYI • Aged in Manhartsberg Austrian oak barrels.