A fresh modern approach to winemaking has swept over Australia and gone are the overly produced, doctored wines of yesterday. This medium bodied red has hints of blueberry and an undeniable undertone of Australia's quintessential component: eucalyptus. Try with your favorite vegetarian dish.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • South Australia, Australia
FYI • This area includes Australia's most arid land.

"Up front aromas of raspberry and cherry fruit, medium to light weight, Rhone wine in character; cherry fruit flavors, followed by bright acidity. Reminds one of a mythical cross between a Pinot Noir and a Cotes du Rhone." A pleasant and fun bistro red. Pair with burger or grilled mushroom.

Grape • Tempranillo
Place • La Mancha, Spain
FYI • El Cortijillo means the little farm in Spanish.

The “Pumo” is a decorative object that has adorned balconies and handrails of ancient stairways in Puglia for centuries. Deep purple red with dark violet reflections; intense and persistent aroma, with blackcurrant and wild fruit scent, spicy, with thyme notes. Serve with grilled lamb and mature cheeses.

Grape • Negroamaro
Place • Puglia, Italy
FYI • Puglia is known as Italy's "heel of the boot."

Delightful bottle of bubbly from just outside Venice. Refreshing and full of stone fruit. Great as an aperitif

Grape • Glera
Place • Veneto, Italy
FYI • Prosecco is the most produced sparkling wine globally.

Founded in 1999 by Eduardo Chadwick, Arboleda seeks to make wines sourced from single-vineyards that have a true reflection of where they come from. With hints of black cherry, tea leaf, tobacco, and kitchen spice, this pairs very well with roasted lamb and rosemary.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Valle de Aconcagua, Chile
FYI • Arboleda means a grove of trees.

The winds from the nearby Adriatic Sea influence the wines of this region. In addition to the spectacular exotic fruit notes of pineapple and banana, there is also an element of salinity that sneaks in. Pairs well with spicy foods such as Thai or curry.

Grape • Pinot Grigio
Place • Friuli, Italy
FYI • This region is famour for it's agro-tourismo.

"From Grand Napa’s home in Rutherford they source fruit from the best vineyards in Napa Valley, including some of its most prestigious sub-appellations - Diamond Mountain, Mt. Veeder, Spring Mountain." Notes of blueberry, dried black currant and tobacco, try pairing with roast lamb.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon ,Cabernet Franc
Place • Napa Valley, California
FYI • Napa Valley AVA was established in 1981.

From Baron Philippe de Rothschild, Escudo Rojo Origine is vinified in the Bordeaux manner, favoring extraction of the fruit and a supple, well-balanced tannic structure. Refined and complex, with intense fruit notes of cassis, Morello cherry, mocha, vanila, and hazselnut. Try with a beef stir fry.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Maipo Valley, Chile
FYI • Foothill of Andes Mtn. range is perfect for Cabernet.

Prager exists at the highest echelon of Austrian wine producers. "His stylistic signature is that of aromatic complexity coupled with power and tension. Masses of dried herbs on the nose, plus white pepper and green plums. Silky texture is offset by vibrant acidity and savory minerality." Perfectly paired with veal.

Grape • Gruner Veltliner
Place • Wachau, Austria
FYI • Austria has the strictest wine regulations in the world.