The 70 year-old Garnacha vines used for this wine are part of the story that speaks to the remarkable depth of this red. The unique micro-climate in these foothills near the French border is the other. A well structured wine with hints of blackberries, this hearty wine pairs well with paella and stews.

Grape • Garnacha
Place • Navarra, Spain
FYI • La Cantera translates to "quarry."

When the heat of summer comes this is the type of refreshing white wine you want on hand. This showcases the best of northern Italy's Veneto with notes of pear, citrus, and lemon peel. This pairs well with shrimp or simply on its own.

Grape • Pinot Grigio
Place • Veneto, Italy
FYI • The Veneto's most famous city is Venice.

Winemaker Anne Sarda works her vineyards by hand, and the wine is fermented with native, ambient yeasts and aged in concrete vessels up to 105 years old. This juicy easy drinking red can be served slightly chilled. A great red wine to pair with fish.

Grape • Carignan
Place • Cabrerisse, France
FYI • The vines range in age from 40-80 years old.

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Grape • Blaufrankisch
Place • Štajerska, SL
FYI • This grape is known as Lemberger in the United States.

Fitou is the oldest appellation in the Languedoc and dramatic with its coast to rolling hills landscape. The rocky escarpment Segure sits on provides the ideal conditions for Carginan, the regional darling grape which gives plenty of wood, dark fruit and black pepper notes in this red. Pair with cassoulet.

Grape • Grenache, Carignan, Syrah
Place • Languedoc, France
FYI • Segure once supplied the famed Frontefroide Abbey.

For the better part of a century the Cailleux family sold their wine in bulk to negociants. Estate bottling began in 1974. Today this "workhorse" producer turns out exceptional value for money wines in a variety of categories. With ripe plum and red fruit notes this is built for hanger steak and frites.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Place • Bordeaux, France
FYI • The Cadillac car logo is based on Cailleux's coat of arms

"Hervé Dubourdieu’s easy charm and modest disposition are complemented by his focus and ferocious perfectionism." His grapes are from Sauternes and Graves appellations. Despite the pedigree of the terroir and quality of the wines they are always approachable. Aromatic and fragrant, enjoy as is or pair with fish.

Grape • Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle
Place • Bordeaux, France
FYI • Semillon is used to make the famous Sauternes.

A joint project from René Barbier of Clos Mogador and his wife Pérez of Mas Martinet, that was started in 2001. This vineyard had been abandoned. Primarily Garnacha Peluda (a downy clone of Grenache adapted to the extreme climate of Priorat) with a smattering of Monastrell. Fermented in very old barrels.

Grape • Garnacha
Place • Catalunya, Spain
FYI • On this property the small old vine are called “coster” .

The remarkable complexity of this wine is due in part to the nearly six and a half years it spends aging in cellar. The limestone and clay soil is the other part of the story. With notes of yeast, hay, and brioche this is as complex and as nuanced as they come. Enjoy with shellfish, cream based soups or simply by itself.

Grape • Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Place • Lombardy, Italy
FYI • Franciacorta is to Italy as Champagne is to France.