Bodegas Gallagas is an important player in Spanish wine making and seeks through their Milenium line to produce fun, everyday wines. Like the label suggests, this is ideal for a party. Refreshing floral notes with a hint of exotic fruit, this is great with cheese, crab dip, or on its own.

Grape • Verdejo
Place • Galicia, Spain
FYI • The winery is over 50 years old.

Purchased in 2007 by the famed Michel Chapoutier, he sought to make wines similar to what he had made in France due to the similar weather patterns and remarkable soil. Crisp and refreshing, this white has a long finish with notes of apricot. Pairs well with seafood and chicken dishes.

Grape • Viogner, Marsanne
Place • Victoria, Australia
FYI • Named after a Hermitage commune.

A classic expression of Sauvignon Blanc specific to the strongly maritime climate and soils of South Africa. It shows a refined bouquet of lime and orange with delicate melon, fig and peach fruit notes. Aromatic, refreshing and perfectly balanced. Ideal as an aperitif or with salads and light fare.

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Western Cape, South Africa
FYI • Two oceans influence the regions wine growing.

Marinka Rodica, a former car mechanic turned superstar winemaker - has tirelessly worked at producing great wine from the indigenous grape Refosco. With layers of blueberry, plum, kitchen spice, and a hint of oak this pairs well with pulled pork.

Grape • Refosco
Place • Truske, Slovenia
FYI • 95% of all Slovenian wine is consumed in-country.

A classic expression of Sauvignon Blanc specific to the strongly maritime climate and soils of South Africa. It shows a refined bouquet of lime and orange with delicate melon, fig and peach fruit notes. Aromatic, refreshing and perfectly balanced. Ideal as an aperitif or with salads and light fare

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Western Cape, South Africa
FYI • Two oceans meet in this region affecting the grapes.

These days chardonnay doesn't always speak of "place" - that is to say you don't get a sense of where it is from. That's not the case with this "unoaked mountain chardonnay" from Christian and Jean-Luc in the Pyrenees foothills. Fresh and lively minerality make this ideal as your next aperitif.

Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Limoux, France
FYI • History buffs will enjoy the medieval fortified churches.

Founded in 2009 by owner and self-taught winemaker Ginny Povall, an intrepid American who fell in love with the beautiful Cape winelands. This is their flagship wine with notes of blackberry, black cherry, cassis and tobacco. Pair with stew.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Place • Stellenbosch, South Africa
FYI • Named after botanical trees on the estate.

"Made with grapes harvested at full maturity, and vinified naturally. A delicate nose with aromas of fresh raspberry and strawberry. On the palate, clear, pure, fresh flavors of red berry, with notes of crushed strawberry and a floral undertone. Pair with delicate fish."

Grape • Cabernet Franc
Place • Loire Valley, France
FYI • Petillant Naturel means "naturally sparkling."

Julien Bertrand returned to the family business ten years ago after making a career in international business. He missed the calmer lifestyle of working vineyards so returned as the 3rd generation to run the winery. This wine is beautifully balanced with an elegant mouthfeel. Pairs well with fish or poultry.

Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Burgundy, France
FYI • They use natural yeasts for their fermentation.