Inspired when the winemaker watched a determined ant march off with a lime peel one day, he thought it amusing enough to use on his wine label. This is their red offering which an easy drinking red wine filled with notes of cherry (hence the label). Pair with a ham and cheese sandwich.

Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • Kunsag, Hungary
FYI • The majority of Hungarian wines stay inside the country.

This refreshing white behaves more like a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. "Bursting with delicious tropical fruit aromas and delicate floral notes. The palate is clean, zesty and refreshing, full of ripe citrus flavors and crispy acidity." Pair with your favorite seafood dish.

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Central Valley, Chile
FYI • At 250 miles long it is among SA's largest wine regions.

This is the wine that started it all for Fairvalley. A huge hit in the UK, it has now found solid footing in the US and is always a crowd pleaser. The backbone of important socio-ecoomic programs in the region, this wine shows beautifully with notes of cantaloupe and melon. Pairs well with capresi salad.

Grape • Chenin Blanc
Place • Paarl, South Africa
FYI • The logo comes from the wineries fair trade approach.

An elegant introduction into the Pecchenino line of dolcettos. This sometimes-finicky grape gets just the right soil type and exposure to promote the plum, currant and blackberry notes of the wine. This is a very food friendly red. Consider pairing it with charcuterie, pastas or pork dishes.

Grape • Dolcetto
Place • Piedmont, Italy
FYI • Piedmont is also known for hazelnuts.

Produced by Les Grands Chais near the village Pont Saint Esprit in the Gard district. The hillside exposure and loamy soil are perfect for producing this classic style. Raspberry and plum with a touch of violet make this a refreshing red that is versatile with a variety of dishes at the dinner table.

Grape • Grenache, Syrah, Mareselan
Place • Rhone Valley, France
FYI • The winery was founded in 2010.

Named after the Gundián Bridge that spans the Ulla river pass, on the old railway line between Orense and Santiago de Compostela. This Galician wine has well balanced acidity with notes of apple and apricot. Pairs well with steamed mussels or shrimp risotto.

Grape • Albarino
Place • Rias Baixas, Spain
FYI • Gundian is also a name used for three local villages.

Owned by Véronique Cochran, the Château was one of the very first in Bordeaux to practice organic and biodynamic growing. Known for making a generous style, this wine has notes of plum, leather, and an obvious earthiness that pairs well with hangar steak and pommes frites.

Grape • Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Place • Bordeaux, France
FYI • The Château's heritage dates to the 14th century.

"HG III is Tony Biagi’s riff on the Napa Valley red blend. Created with select lots from their Blueline Estate which was purchased in 2006. Aged 15 months in French oak, this is Incredibly layered with notes of blueberry, cola, cocoa powder, plum, and cedar." Pair with aged cheese or grilled venison.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot
Place • Napa Valley, California
FYI • Hourglass Wine produced their first vintage in 1997

Jim Law is meticulous about his wines and makes this blend from three vineyards that are about two hours west of Washington, DC. Considered by many as Virginia's best winemaker. Notes of crunchy red fruits and a sappy freshness. Pairs with a slow-cooked lamb shoulder.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Place • Linden, Virginia
FYI • Claret is a British word that refers to a Bordeaux style.