Founded in 2004, this wine is from Bodegas Volver and is a blend of Merlot and touch of Alicante Bouschet. The result is a well structured wine with notes of plum that pairs well with picnic fare, especially hamburgers.

Grape • Merlot, Alicante
Place • Valencia, Spain
FYI • Juntos means together in Spanish.

As they say at the winery "happy wines start with happy vines." Complex soils, older vines, and a touch of aging in French oak adds to the succulent layers of plum, boysenberry, and anise. Easy to drink and easy to pair with...like a pulled pork sandwich.

Grape • Merlot
Place • Western Cape, South Africa
FYI • The WC's coasts border the Indian and Atlantic oceans.

TILIA illustrates the journey toward sustainable viticulture in Argentina. TILIA is also the first Argentine wine to carry the Bodegas de Argentina Certified Sustainable Seal on its label. Notes of blackberry and rosemary. Pairs well with grilled food.

Grape • Bonarda
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
FYI • The Tunuyán River provides irrigation.

Farmed biodynamically in the famed Abruzzo region, Podere Castorani was founded in 1793. This supple wine is a crowd pleaser with easy notes of violet, chocolate, and plum. Versatile at the dinner table it pairs well with chicken, bolognese, and a variety of cheeses.

Grape • Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Place • Abruzzo, Italy
FYI • This area sits along the Adriatic sea.

This textbook Rhone red from Kermit Lynch is sourced from a number of growers in southern Rhone. These relationships, cultivated over 40 years, are behind the quality in this release. Full of plum and blackberry notes, pair with Poulet d'Avignon.

Grape • Grenache, Syrah, Carignan
Place • Rhone Valley, France
FYI • Kermit is synonymous with great imports from France.

At 1000 feet elevation, the altitude, combined with the schist terroir, gives Caladroy’s wines a measure of acid structure and finesse that nicely balances their darkly concentrated flavors. Pair with the classic regional dish Clapassade: slowly simmered lamb, honey, olives, and star anise.

Grape • Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre
Place • Languedoc-Roussillon, France
FYI • Roussillon is the sunniest viticulture area in France.

The Dalle family took over this 300 year-old estate in 1941. This wine's fresh and salty profile reveals aromas of exotic fruits and citrus, supported by a perfectly balanced acidity. Ideal as an aperitif, with a seafood platter, or with marinated fish such as a citrus salmon tartare.

Grape • Vermentino
Place • Rhone Valley, France
FYI • Vermentino is Sardinia's iconic white grape.

While few outside of France are familiar with this appellation, Sancerre and Pouillly-Fume getting much more attention, Coteaux du Giennois is one to watch. Exceptional quality from one of the best producers in the Loire this wine is aromatic with notes of pear and apple blossom. Pair with goat cheese pizza.

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Loire Valley, France
FYI • Coteaux du Giennois is located just north of Sancerre.

This fourth generation family estate is nestled upon clayey limestone in the village of Mercurey, That is part of the reason for it's delicious quality. The other reason of course is due to the attentive hands of father and son duo, Michel and Laurent. Rounded and supple, pairs well with white meat dishes.

Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Burgundy, France
FYI • Mercurey, the most important village in Cote Challonaise.