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.

"The signature wines project of Viejo Isaías originated in 1998, when oenologist Rodrigo Manuel Romero, inspired by his grandfather’s expertise, decided to plant vineyards in Lujan de Cuyo’s Perdriel area. Complex aromas of plum, ripe fruit, and dry fig. Pair with red meats, spicy sauces or mature cheeses.

Grape • Malbec
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
FYI • Name and rose logo honor the founder's grandfather.

While this varietal may not spring to mind when thinking of Argentina, the Uco Valley which is nestled up against the Andes, provides the perfect environment for pinot grigio to thrive. Refreshing with hints of lemon peel, this pairs well with grilled lemon chicken.

Grape • Pinot Grigio
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
FYI • The Uco Valley has over 250 days of sun a year.

This wine’s vineyard is made up of carefully selected old plots planted in Agly in the north of the Eastern Pyrenees. Deep garnet red with purple tints. A complex bouquet of jammy dark fruits, sweet spices, scrubland and licorice. Pair with game meat and roast potatoes or charcuterie.

Grape • Syrah, Grenache
Place • Languedoc-Rousillon, France
FYI • Four villages are within the CDR Villages zone.

The Pinot Project started in 2009 with a mission to make varietally perfect wines and this is the one that started it all. With notes of black cherry, chocolate, and blackberry this pairs well with roast chicken or even salmon.

Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • Central Coasst, California
FYI • The grapes are from Monterey and San Benito.

"Founded in 1885, Domaine Roux is currently operated by the 4th and 5th generation of the Roux family with vineyard holdings throughout the Côte d'Or. The bouquet shows aromas of honeysuckle, lemon-grass, and citrus fruits such as grapefruit and mandarin oranges." Pair with salmon fishcakes.

Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Burgundy, France
FYI • Les Cotilles means "the corsets" in English.

Regarded as one of the defining wineries of Sonoma Coast, this winery is synonymous with excellence. Adopting stelvin screw caps early on, they have long eschewed corks. Full of black cherry and kitchen spice this pairs well with mushroom risotto.

Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • Sonoma, California
FYI • The winery was founded in 1987.

This lush and elegant Cabernet Sauvignon initially displays aromas of plum, cranberry, and black truffle, followed by nutmeg, black pepper and thyme. A first taste of the full-bodied wine reveals flavors of black cherry, black currant and espresso. Hints of florals and fine leather bolster its richness, while firm tannins.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec
Place • Sonoma County, California
FYI • Aged in French oak for nearly two years.

Inspired by the historical winemaking techniques of Erni Loosen’s great-grandfather, this is made in the same way as the Dr. Loosen Grosses Gewächs. A grape often misunderstood in the U.S., this remarkabley dry wine has notes of flint, petrol, apricot, and herbs. Can easily cellar for 5-10 years.

Grape • Riesling
Place • Willamette Valley, Oregon
FYI • Grosses Gewachs is a special vineyard designation.