This delicious wine is from a varietal many associate as thin skinned, a bit like gamay or pinot noir. But in this northwestern part of Spain it can also come across as it does her as a more full-boded style full of dark cherry and blueberry notes. Pairs well with chorizo.

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

This wine celebrates the democratization of South Africa and was established in 1996. A portion of the brand's sales support early childhood education for vineyard worker's children. This Bordeaux-inspired blend has notes of dark fruit and chocolate and is perfectly paired with beef stew.

Grape • Cabernet, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec
Place • Western Cape, South Africa
FYI • Indaba is Zulu word for meeting of the minds.

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."

"Chateau des Landes represents the majority of the vineyards owned by the Lassagne Family, mostly planted with merlot. Silky, round and smooth taste, with raspberry and blackcurrant. Powerful and complex finish. Pairs well with beef cooked with sauce, 'bourguignon' beef and vegetables, 'bordelaise' rib steak."

Grape • Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Place • Bordeaux, France
FYI • The soil is mostly limestone, a key soil type in BDX.

This Demeter certified bio-dynamic wine comes from the Nuna vineyard at over 3000 ft. Meaning "soul" in Quecha, this is a deliciously well structured wine with blueberry flavors and touch of bacon on the finish. Will pair nicely with a t-bone off the grill.

Grape • Malbec
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
FYI • Chakana is also known as the Inca Cross.

Named after the oldest surviving vineyard at Yalumba, this wine comes from Eden Valley which was recognized as an official wine zone in 1997. The addition of Viogner helps round out the wine's character. Notes of wild blackberry and plum. Pairs great with pork loin.

Grape • Shiraz, Viogner
Place • Eden Valley, Australia
FYI • The winery was founded in 1849.

The winery was founded in 1902 when a group of wine-growers in Eguisheim decided to join forces to create one of the first cooperatives in Alsace. The cave counts 450 members today. This clean and crisp style of wine displays delicate peach aromas with a hint of almonds. Pair with sauerkraut and sausage.

Grape • Pinot Blanc
Place • Alsace, France
FYI • This area was once home to Pope Leo IX

Founded in 1995 but owned by a family whose business roots date to the mid-9th century, Giovanna, Laura and Lucia are three women who run the winery today. A classically poised, precise Sangiovese from the region’s most expressive terroirs. Notes of plum, cherry, licorice, and spice. Pair with wild boar ragu.

Grape • Sangiovese
Place • Tuscany, Italy
FYI • Aged in Slavonian and French oak.

Paul Hobbs does it again with this vivacious DRY, aka not-sweet, Riesling. Very steep-slopes that are planted horizontally contribute significantly to this wine's personality. Notes of white flowers, minerality and a great long finish make this a wonderful food wine. Pair with fish, grilled sausage, or a summer salad.

Grape • Riesling
Place • Finger Lakes, New York
FYI • The first vintage from this estate was 2019.