Founded in 1987 by six families, today it is run but a whopping total of 16 families. A hallmark style of rosado made with garnacha, look for lots of delicious strawberry notes with a touch of orange zest. Delicious with pasta dishes, from meat to veg.

Grape • Garnacha
Place • Rioja, Spain
FYI • Viejo means "old" in Spanish.

Viña Siegel is a family owned operation that started in the 1980’s. With plantings throughout the expansive 250-mile long central valley they look to take advantage of its many microclimates. This chardonnay with its straw color and exotic overtones is perfect for any cocktail reception.

Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Colchagua Valley, Chile
FYI • Colchagua Valley is south of Santiago, the capital.

The three vineyards used to make this wine are on stoney soil and provide the classic Uco Valley expression. Hand-picked in April (Southern Hemisphere!) the fruit has notes of plum and kitchen spice and pairs well with strip steak and chimi-churri butter.

Grape • Malbec
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
FYI • The highest of these vineyards is at 4,500 feet!

The Veneto, the NE region of Italy where this wine is from, was not always a popular place to plant grapes. Mr. Inama saw a future and in the early 1960's began to show how great the region is for whites such as this. With delicate notes of pear, white peach, and minerality, this delight pairs well with sushi.

Grape • Soave
Place • Soave, Italy
FYI • The grape and the region it is from share the same name.

Colle Massari is the most important and largest estate of the Montecucco appellation. The vineyards are located on the Montecucco hill that gives name to the appellation. Maria Iris Bertarelli and Claudio Tipa, purchased the vineyard in 1998. Lively on the palate with notes of herbs and citrus." Pair with fish.

Grape • Vermentino
Place • Tuscany, Italy
FYI • Wine has been made here since the 8th century.

The true magic of Aglianico is revealed after some years in the bottle. One of the three "majestic" grapes of Italy, this full-bodied red can fool you at first. Plum and kitchen spice abound but instead of a protein, consider pairing with baked beans, black eyed peas, or roasted cauliflower and kale.

Grape • Aglianico
Place • Campania, Italy
FYI • San Salvatore has a photovoltaic plant on site.

The Burgos family work on the ancient low-yielding terraced land of Poboleda to produce this quintessential wine from Priorat. There is nothing petite about it. With over three weeks of maceration it is bold and powerful, full of dark, ripe fruit. Pairs well with grilled lamb.

Grape • Garnacha, Carignan, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
Place • Catalunya, Spain
FYI • Priorat, named for the 12th century Carthusian Priory.

A slow fermentation process in 500-liter neutral oak barrels is the key to this layered and graceful wine. Located in the village of Mercurey, this chateau turned sustainable in 2003. WIth exotic fruit and floral notes this wine pairs well with lobster bisque.

Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Burgundy, France
FYI • Mercurey is named for the God of Commerce.

Inspired by Pomerol, this full-bodied red is from Napa favorites Bruce and Barbara Neyers. An exceptional harvest provided "epic" fruit for this vintage. With notes of black currant, black cherry and black olive this wine pairs very well with pepper encrusted steak and squash agnolotti.

Grape • Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Napa, CA
FYI • Husband and wife winemaking duo married for 50 years.