This wine heralds from SE Australia. Known as a "super zone," it measures some 1250 miles and reaches from the Pacific coast in Queensland to the Indian Ocean. Tight, fresh pear and stone fruit flavours balanced with a subtle, hint of cashewy oak. Pair with butter chicken.

Grape • Chardonnay
Place • South Eastern, Australia
FYI • Aged in both French and American oak.

Jam's Blend refers to the creators of Tortoise Creek, Janie and Mel Master. The touch of Viogner added to the wine helps round out it's white floral notes while the rest of the heavy lifting is left to Chardonnay. The creamy, refreshing nature of this white screams "pair me with cream-based pastas please!"

Grape • Chardonnay, Viogner
Place • Lodi, California
FYI • Robert Mondavi grew up in Lodi.

Isaac Fernandez is famous for his wines and this generous red crafted from vines that are over 40 years old exemplifies his golden touch. The high elevation helps maintain the grapes freshness. Notes of black cherry and minerality. Pairs well with regional specialty blood pudding and garlic soup.

Grape • Garnacha
Place • Camp de Borja, Spain
FYI • Aurelio Cabestrero also collaborated on this wine.

This wine is in hot demand. Expressive minerality is courtesy of the soil for which this wine is named after. Look for citrus notes and a hint of salinity on the finish. Outstanding with shellfish.

Grape • Melon De Bourgogne
Place • Loire, France
FYI • Gneiss are rocks with a distinctive band.

Most of the vineyards that belong to the husband and wife duo are in an arid, windswept place in the highlands of the Mediterranean. An unquestionable delight year after year, this wine is full blueberry with the tarry black notes courtesy of the Carignan. Terrific with cured meats or sauteed mushrooms.

Grape • Carignan, Grenache, Syrah
Place • Minervois, France
FYI • The "chateau" is an old auto service station.

There is debate as to the origins of Rainwater being used to describe Madeira but it is likely because of the wine's light, fresh style or that the only way to water the steep hillside is from rainwater. Exotic fruit and caramel notes with a hint of walnut. Serve chilled at the holiday dinner table with savory dishes.

Grape • Tinta Negra
Place • Madeira, Portugal
FYI • Madeira's summit receives over 110 in. of rain annually.

There is a reason people love Tuscan reds and this is a gorgeous example why. Elegant with a complex bouquet of herbs, toasted nuts, spice, cherry, and raspberry.  Aged in Slavonian oak barrels for three years and cellared in bottle for 6 months. Delicious with wild game or simply as a "reflective" wine.

Grape • Sangiovese Grosso
Place • Tuscany, Italy
FYI • Brunello refers to the color of grapes at harvest.

The wines from the Delorme family are among the most highly rated in the region. Year after year their portfolio is delicious and this rosé is a winner as well. Full of raspberry, cherry, and delicate floral notes, it is an absolutely gorgeous wine that is easy to drink and can accompany a host of dishes.

Grape • Grenache, Cinsault, Mourvedre, Syrah
Place • Rhone, France
FYI • Mordoree means woodcock in French.

In an attempt to make a New Zealand sauvignon blanc like no other, the Giesen brothers experimented with oak treatment for a number of years. The result is this complex white that exudes layers of fennel, hay, yeast, and nectarine. Pair with grilled swordfish and caponata.

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Marlborough, New Zealand
FYI • Named after their grandfather, August, a sommelier.