A deep cherry-red color with cardinal-red glints. Intense fruit character and long-lasting aromas of black fruits and red currants. Pleasant, full and fruity on the palate with freshness, lively tannins and a spicy sensation that is present throughout. Excellent with stews, cheese or cold meats.

Grape • Bobal, Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Valencia, Spain
FYI • The grapes are organically farmed.

The Bousquet family, orginally from Carcassonne, France, set out to make a wine with European elegance. Since 1990 they have produced wines such as this refreshing sauvignon blanc that is full of lime citrus and bright acidity. Makes for a great aperitif.

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
FYI • Mendoza is home to more than 1000 vineyards.

The wind swept hillside these grapes are grown on is something from a Van Gogh painting. There is enough dip in evening temperatures to help keep these grapes fresh. With notes of cherry, this is a perfect pairing with roast chicken.

Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • Languedoc, France
FYI • Pinot Noir is among those most thin-skinned grapes.

"The Des Lyres de Chardonnay is a powerful and complex wine at the same time. Aromas of citrus and white flowers accompanied by a nice length. Its lively and frank mouth will reveal a vanilla touch on the finish. It can be paired with fish in sauce, white meats or hard cheese."

Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Burgundy, France
FYI • This famed house is based in Chablis.

Inspired and produced in honor of the renowned German landscape architect Peter Joseph Lenne. This is a classic blend of the Languedoc's star varietals. Alluvial and limestone soils are the other players in this delicious wine with notes of bramble and plum. Pairs well with duck pâté.

Grape • Syrah, Grenache
Place • Languedoc, France
FYI • Sans-Souci mean "without a care."

The Fontsainte vineyards surround the hamlet of Boutenac in the area known as “The Golden Crescent” and were first planted by Romans in 25 A.D. A very delicious wine! Notes of strawberry shine through this crisp and refreshing Gris de Gris. Pairs well with brie and a baguette.

Grape • Grenache Gris, Carignan
Place • Corbieres, France
FYI • Winery is named after a nearby fountain of water.

"Bodegas La Caña was founded in 2008 and uses the traditional methods of elaborating Albariño, before the incorporation of stainless steel tanks, when the wines were fermented and aged in large chestnut wood barrels." This wine has a racy acidity that pairs very well with fish, especially saltwater fish.

Grape • Albarino
Place • Rias Baixas, Spain
FYI • Vineyards use stone columns to support the vines here.

Several vineyard sites provide grapes for one Keermont's most important wines. Nearly two years in French oak barrels help provide considerable structure with hints of spice, black pepper, plum, and dried cherry shining through. Pairs well with beef kebobs or grilled portobello mushrooms.

Grape • Syrah
Place • Stellenbosch, South Africa
FYI • Stellenbosch is ZA's most famous appelation.

This small family owned winery overlooks the famed Barbaresco tower which dates to the Middle Ages. Working with the regions most important varietal, Cantina produces a wine that is rich and enveloping with notes of dried flowers, rose and spices. Enjoy with hen of the woods mushrooms or black truffles.

Grape • Piedmont, Italy
Place • Nebbiolo
FYI • Italia black truffles are pricey: $700/lb on average.