From the most important region for high quality Muscadet comes this delightfuly refreshing white. While the Night Templars use to live at the chapel of this namesake wine, all you will find now are wine makers. Bright minerality allows this to pair superbly with shellfish. Fruit de mer anyone?!

Grape • Muscadet
Place • Loire, France
FYI • This region is named for the two rivers that flow there.

The Organica line comes from certified organic vineyards and it expresses the Zuccardi family goal of emphasizing organic agriculture, peacefully coexisting with the environment. This wine has aromas of tropical fruits, green apple, pear, banana and pineapple. Pair with chicken and pineapple.

Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
FYI • Santa Julia is named after matriarch Julia Zuccardi.

"This classic Cotes du Rhone is a blend of 70 Grenache, 25 Syrah, 5 Mouvedre. Red ruby color, ripe red fruits fragrance with blackcurrant and a hint of spices. Elegant structure with smooth tannins and harmonious finish. Perfect accompaniment to salads, plate of assorted cooked meats, roast dishes and cheese."

Grape • Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvedre
Place • Rhone Valley, France
FYI • Les Deapuhins translates to the dolphins in English.

"Boccadiagabbia was once part of a vast agricultural estate that for over a century was an influential example of modern, rational agriculture. This ruby red offers classic varietal spice, along with lovely scents of vanilla, chocolate, and wild red berries. Pair with hard cheeses."

Grape • Montepulciano, Sangiovese
Place • Marche, Italy
FYI • This winery was once one of the “one hundred poderi"

Touraine is a large area in the Loire Valley that produces a range of wine styles. This sauvignon blanc is a great example of the lively, refreshing whites it can produce. With citrus notes and bright acidity this pairs well with shrimp scampi.

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Loire, Valley, France
FYI • Tours is the capital of Touraine

This producer is synonymous with excellence in Portugal. Having studied indigenous grapes their careful research has led to this complex blend of seven varietals. With intense tropical and citrus notes this goes well with salmon and tuna based dishes.

Grape • Viosinho, Malvasia Fina, Gouveio, Arinto, Codega
Place • Douro, Portugal
FYI • Winemaking began here about the 3rd century.

"Founded in 1995 by three siblings, Brown Estate produced its first Napa Valley zinfandel in 1996 after the family had been farming grapes and selling them to established winemakers. It is the first and only Black-owned estate in Napa Valley." Rich and luscious with notes of black pepper. Pair with steak.

Grape • Zinfandel
Place • Napa Valley, California
FYI • This grape is also known as primitivo.

Robert Sinskey started his winery with no formal training but with a deep rooted passion to make great wines like in Europe. This is a blend of varietals that are grown side by side in the same vineyard. Aromatic, complex, and lingering this has notes of kumquat, orange blossom, and passionfruit. Pair with fish.

Grape • Riesling, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Gewurtztraminer
Place • Napa Valley, California
FYI • Abraxas represents a mystical Gnostic concept.

Franciacorta is Italy's famed sparkling wine region and dates back to the 13th century. Since 1870 Pizzini's non-vintage brut epitomizes the very best of the region. The zesty nature of this wine means it pairs incredibly well with seafood risotto and even a Creole style Étouffée.

Grape • Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Bianco
Place • Lombardia, Italy
FYI • Franciacorta must age on lees for at least 18 months.