Despite that fact that this blend is from the right bank it has the body, depth, and character to go up against it's left bank brethren. This is a classic Bordeaux with loads of cassis, plum, and licorice. Pairs nicely with beef in red sauce.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Place • Bordeaux, France
FYI • The river that runs through Bordeaux is the Gironde.

As they say at the winery "happy wines start with happy vines." Complex soils, older vines, and a touch of aging in French oak adds to the succulent layers of plum, boysenberry, and anise. Easy to drink and easy to pair with...like a pulled pork sandwich.

Grape • Merlot
Place • Western Cape, South Africa
FYI • The WC's coasts border the Indian and Atlantic oceans.

Founded in 1856 and still family owned. The encroachment of the capital Santiago forced the family to find vineyards further south in the Maipo Valley. All of their wines com from two estates there. While distinctly Chilean there is a heavy influence from Bordeaux oenology. Bright berries and plum, pair with brie.

Grape • Merlot
Place • Maipo Valley, Chile
FYI • The first vineyards in the Maipo Valley date to 1540.

Made by Isaac Fernández Montaña one of Spain’s most acclaimed winemakers. In 2011 he paired with visionary Aurelio Cabestrero who wanted to make wines for the US market. Here they offer up a red with concentrated notes of dark fruit, cola, and mocha. Pair with items off the grill - try with grilled eggplant.

Grape • Grenache
Place • Calatayud, Spain
FYI • Named after grape eating small brown birds in vineyard.

Growing in the shadow of Mount Gantkofel, and therefore an even cooler zone than surrounding vineyards, means the grapes need to stay on the vine well into September. The resulting wine is pure genius full of minerality and some hints of stone fruit. Pairs well with shellfish.

Grape • Pinot Grigio
Place • Alto Adige, Italy
FYI • This is the most northern wine growing region in Italy.

Lia Tolaini makes this wine from grapes grown in the heart of Chianti Classico. Ali, which means "wings" in Italian is aptly named as this red is flying high with juicy flavors of plum and blackberry. While certainly fit to pair with a pasta and red sauce, this delicious delight is good all on its own.

Grape • Sangiovese
Place • Tuscany, Italy
FYI • A blend of equal parts of Sangiovese clones: F9 & CH20.

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 1904, Palacio de Fefiñanes is housed inside a spectacular baronial palace built by the viscount in 1647. It's the first producer to bottle under the DO here. The palate weaves together smoky, lightly toasted vanilla oak with ripe pineapple and apricot notes. Excellent with shellfish or grilled fish."

Grape • Albarino
Place • Rias Baixas, Spain
FYI • The Viscount of Fefinanes was born in 1583.

Located in the locality of Chantecaille near the border of famed Pomerol. This stunning wine has all the power and finesse of a wine many times its price. With notes of cedar, tobacco, red berries and plum, this pairs well with roast beef.

Grape • Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Place • Bordeaux, France
FYI • This is the oldest wine producing appellation in BDX.