The Adriatic Sea has a cooling influence on the grapes of Puglia that helps maintain a freshness harder to achieve in other parts of Italy. With notes of cherry, violet, and black pepper this pairs well with tons of Mediterranean cuisine...including pizza!

Grape • Sangiovese
Place • Puglia, Italy
FYI • Puglia has over 500 miles of coastline.

The Jolivet family have worked this estate for four generations. They are always on the cutting edge and looking to modernize their approach to winemaking. Easy drinking with notes of cherry and minerality, this pairs well with roast chicken.

Grape • Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Bordeaux, France
FYI • One of the first estates in BDX to introduce screw caps.

"Fresh and zesty with soft acidity, this is a modern Australian take on the Pinot Grigio style. The complex nose offers fragrant orange blossom, fresh pear, citrus and lovely floral aromatics. Crisp and clean, the citrusy palate leads to a long, fresh and satisfying finish." Great aperitif.

Grape • Pinot Grigio
Place • SE Australia, Australia
FYI • Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio are the same grape.

The heavy fog that rolls in each morning only to blow off around mid-day helps protect this fragile grape. The result is a silky red with flavors of cherry, raspberry, and a hint of oak. Will pair nicely with some mac and cheese or a ham dinner.

Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • Monterey, California
FYI • This area lies within the Santa Lucia mountain range.

In a region famous for its whites there are also, in fact, a few standout reds. Marco Felluga produces this aromatically expressive merlot from two villages near the sea. In its unoaked state this wine shows off the beautifully fragrant qualities of plum, cherry and tobacco.

Grape • Merlot
Place • Friuli, Italy
FYI • Perfectly paired with the famed San Daniele prosciutto.

This light-bodied rosé is from grapes grown on calcerous soils and is organically managed by the Fabre family who have owned the vineyards since the 1500's. Crisp notes of strawberry and cherry shine through in this refreshing wine that pairs well with paella.

Grape • Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir
Place • Occitane, France
FYI • Grand courtade means the great courtyard in French.

This incredibly complex wine is not produced every year. The limited production is due to age of the vines which were planted in 1971 along the sandy soils of the Blaauwklippen River. Look for notes of peach and roasted almonds. Paris well with duck.

Grape • Chenin Blanc
Place • Stellenbosch, South Africa
FYI • Blaauwkippen means "blue rocks" in Dutch.

Founded outside of Charlotesville, VA in 1976 this winery is considered one of the best in the Commonwealth. With Barbaresco serving as inspiration for the wine's style the result is a resounding success. Elegant and aromatic with layers of violet and dark berry. Try with grilled duck breast.

Grape • Nebbiolo
Place • Barboursville, VA
FYI • Govt. officials wanted tobacco planted here not vines.

"Coming from several small plots on the Lambert properties, this cuvée offers a combination of finesse and typicality from blending the Jura’s most distinctive white varietals, Chardonnay and Savagnin. Living up to its name, this wine is keenly representative of the Côtes du Jura." Pair with comte or gruyere.

Grape • Chardonnay, Savagnin
Place • Jura, France
FYI • Jura sits along the border of Switzerland.