Named for the whales who navigate the oceans by way of the Australian coastline, this chardonnay is perfect for the next gathering. A balanced wine that goes well with everything from a turkey salad sandwich to a chicken pot pie.

Grape • Chardonnay
Place • South Australia, Australia
FYI • Chardonnay is originally from central France.

This is the traditional Viennese style of wine making that involves planting different grapes together and then fermenting them all at once. A popular wine in Vienna's Heurigan (wine tavern) look for a fragrant bouquet that goes well with, you guessed it: Wiener Schnitzel!

Grape • Gruner Veltliner, Gelber Muskateller, Riesling
Place • Vienna, Austria
FYI • Gemischter Satz is known as a field blend in Austria.

This wine is synonymous from the region it comes from and is know world over for the fun white that it is. Easy drinking white with notes of tropical fruit and citrus. Paris well with seafood or as an aperitif.

Grape • Loureiro, Trajadura, Pedernã, Alvarinho
Place • Vinho Verde, Portugal
FYI • Vinho Verde means "the green wine."

The winery started as a group project among friends about 20 years ago. It is not regarded as one of the finest styles of this wine in Spain. All of Itsasmendi’s vineyards carry an Integrated Production Certification. Bright and refreshing this is a perfect seafood wine.

Grape • Hondarrabi Zuri, Hondarrabi Zuri Zerratie
Place • Bizkaiko Txakolina, Spain
FYI • This region is in Spain's Basque country.

Few places grow grüner veltliner and even fewer (actually nobody) who do it as well as the Austrians. From the traditional winemaking region Kremstal comes a perfect example of why this is the darling grape of this country. With bright acidity and minerality, pair this with fish, light past dishes or simply as is.

Grape • Grüner Veltliner
Place • Kremstal, Austria
FYI • Austria’s most important white grape.

This mountainous region just outside of Barcelona is famous for grapes that go into the production of refreshing, light bodied wines. Organically grown, this lip smacking red is fresh and fruity and pairs well with cured meats and pan con tomate.

Grape • Garnacha
Place • Penedes, Spain
FYI • Garnatxa, Garnacha, and Grenache are all the same grape.

"This Aligoté produces a very pale gold white wine with green highlights, it opens when shaken on superb aromas of white flowers and cut hay. We can feel slightly mineral aromas on the nose. The attack is charming on the palate, offering immediate pleasure. "It will bring out a Burgundy snail from its shell"

Grape • Aligote
Place • Burgundy, France
FYI • This is the original white grape of Burgundy

The Zeni family has made wine for over 150 years. This full-bodied red offers notes of raisin, licorice and a hint of dark bitter chocolate. Recommended with red meat, braised meat, game and fermented cheese.

Grape • Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara
Place • Veneto, Italy
FYI • A special drying method is used before pressing.

Located in southern Rhone on a 12th century medieval site, the name comes from "Rugius" a Roman who first owned the vineyard. Indigenous yeast is used to ferment this single block with big notes of dried violets, anise and pepper. Pairs well with venison in tomato sauce.

Grape • Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre
Place • Rhone Valley, France
FYI • The vines for this wine are over 60 years old!