"Since 1910 this family winery has steadily grown under the watchful eye of the founder's great-grandchildren. Intense complex bouquet, well balanced on the palate with soft tannins and notes of black berry and cherry." Pairs well with spaghetti.

Grape • Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Tuscany, Italy
FYI • The winery is currently run by the 4th generation.

This wine comes from beautiful southern France and is a perfect example of this grape with cheerful notes of lemon and grapefruit. With its bright acidity it is great as a party white or pairing with shrimp cocktail.

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Languedoc-Roussillon, France
FYI • Sauvignon Blanc is a native French varietal.

Costamolino, named for the area it comes from, is an aromatic wine with hints of stone fruit, citrus and a touch of mint. This pleasing summer white is from the Argiolas family, the island's leading producer of fine wines. Great on its own or paired with a host of seafood dishes.

Grape • Vermentino
Place • Sardinia, Italy
FYI • Sardinia is the second largest Mediterranean island.

Winemaker Richard Shelton presents a delicious mid-California Pinot Noir with this offering. Once done in an over-the-top manner, more Cali winemakers are taking a reserved approach. The result is this bright and cheerful red that pairs well with Tacos Al Pastor and Cheese Tamales.

Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • Central Coast, California
FYI • This area was originally inhabited by the Chumash people.

This wine is a project between the Stoller Family and Chehalem, two wineries intrinsically tied to the Willamette Valley, hence the name of the wine. A rounded style with notes of tropical fruit, especially papaya, this pairs well with fish tacos and a spicy mango salsa.

Grape • Pinot Gris
Place • Willamette Valley, Oregon
FYI • Pinot Gris is the most planted white grape in Willamette.

This wine is bottled at Chateau Siran from a parcel of land just outside the world-famous Margaux AOC - helping keep the wine affordable but still made with outstanding fruit. A good-structured wine with notes of black fruit, this pairs well with grilled duck breast.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Place • Bordeaux, France
FYI • Ch. Siran turned down entry into the 1855 classification.

Muga produces a number of prized wines but this rosé is in a league of its own. A dozen parcels in the Alto Najerilla district provide the perfect fruit for making this delicate wine. With notes of white peach and the slightest hint of honey blossom this pairs well with a seafood paella or the Spanish cheese monte enebro.

Grape • Garnacha Tinta
Place • Rioja, Spain
FYI • Muga produces all of their barrels at their winery.

Founded in 1988 by husband and wife duo Spencer Graham and Elizabeth Pressler. This wine is true to the appellation it comes from with decadent notes of blackberry jam and cocoa. Pair with filet mignon and blueberry compote.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Napa Valley, California
FYI • In 2010, Rutherford had a population of just 164.

Located on a small plot of land on top of a ridge, this vineyard is surrounded by olive trees in what is a truly spectacular view. Clay soils and sangiovese are a match made in heaven as noted here with notes of black plumb, almond cake, cedar, and rose. Pair with braised game dishes like a wild boar ragu.

Grape • Sangiove
Place • Tuscany, Italy
FYI • Ugolforte is the name of a well-known bandit.