Established by Hippolyte Boudau in 1922, Veronique and Pierre Boudau are the third generation to run this estate. A wine-growing area on the Mediterranean coast a few miles from the Spanish border. A ripe core of red fruit this charming red is easy drinking on its own.

Grape • Grenache, Syrah, Carignan
Place • Languedoc-Roussillon, France
FYI • This is the most southernly wine region in France.

Cabernet Franc is the dominant red grape here, also knows as Breton. Sitting on an idyllic landscape overlooking Bourgueil, this small but respected producer makes his rosé using two production methods. The result is a beautiful salmon color with notes of peach and apricot. Pairs nicely with chèvre brûlée.

Grape • Cabernet Franc
Place • Loire, France
FYI • The domaine name means "place where the larks sing."

Produced from 30 year-old tempranillo on land in the parched soil (no irrigation here!) of southern Spain. The warmth of this vintage promoted the intense ripe fruit of this bold wine. Pairs well with charcuterie and grilled pork.

Grape • Tempranillo
Place • Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
FYI • Bodegas Volver was founded in 2004.

All hand harvested grapes are used to produce this fun and refreshing white. Delicate aromas of white flowers and citrus fruits on the nose with a subtle spicy component. Traces of salt and minerals on the finish. Seafood appetizers, fried fish, and young cheeses.

Grape • Malvasia, Bellone, Chardonnay, Verdicchio
Place • Lazio, Italy
FYI • "Capoccia" is someone who poses as a boss,

At the end of a chain of hills just east of the Sibillini Mountains is a place as special to Italy as Tuscany or Piedmont. Here, Montefalco is home to the robust grape sagrantino. By blending it with sangiovese, a "lighter" version is released with prominent notes of plum and spice. Pair with charcuterie.

Grape • Sangiovese, Sagrantino, Merlot
Place • Umbria, Italy
FYI • Sagrantino is one of Italy's oldest varietals.

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.

"This cuvée is produced from predominantly old vines, grown in Puligny. Pale, An exotic, rich bouquet with notes of mango and passion fruit. Great vibrance on the fleshy, compact palate, with notes of citrus, pear, good minerality and acidity. A dry finish with admirable length. Excellent as an aperitif."

Grape • Aligote
Place • Burgundy, France
FYI • Until 1879 Puligny-Montrachet was known only as Puligny.

François Servin, along with his Australian associate Mark Cameron, direct the operations of this 30 Ha domaine. Tradition is important to the Servin family, which because of its long history in Chablis, owns some great parcels. Utterly delicious with flinty notes and bosc pear. Pair with shellfish or roast chicken.

Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Burgundy, France
FYI • Les Pargues is a tiny parcel of land at just 11ha.

With fragmented soil types spread out over his 2300 hectares, Nicolas Grosbois must be on top of his game. Expertly adapting to these conditions explains his elegant style full of notes of red fruits and violets. Pairs well with squab and partridge dishes.

Grape • Cabernet Franc
Place • Loire Valley, France
FYI • Specifically, the grape for this wine is known as Breton.