Founded in 1980 by Austrian immigrants the family-owned winery originally sold bulk wines transforming into today's highly regarded operation. A deep ruby red with complex aromas of black cherries and kitchen spice. Pairs well with grilled meats.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Colchagua Valley, Chile
FYI • The Colchagua Valley is a "transverse valley."

Wines from this windy plain, or "meseta" in Spanish, come from the important agricultural area Castilla-La Mancha. Light and lively this wine reflects capturing the sun in each bottle with notes of pear, wild flower and grapefruit. Serve as a sipper at social events or pair with tacos.

Grape • Viura
Place • Castilla-La Mancha
FYI • Buenas is a casual greeting used at social gatherings.

This single vineyard wine comes from the rolling hills of the Awatere Valley from New Zealand's famed Marlborough region. The label depicts the journey the grapes go through to become wine. This classic style from the region is full of tropical fruit notes and citrus. Pairs well with seafood.

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Marlborough, New Zealand
FYI • Wine is named after the Maori word for Great Treasure.

The "Rock of Angels" is a quartzite outcrop of mostly old-vines. It is a delicious offering from a young female wine maker who named this wine after the domaine - spelled backwards. Rich and luscious with notes of dried cherries, plum, cocoa and kitchen spice, this pairs well with lamb.

Grape • Carignan
Place • Rhone, France
FYI • Carignan is originally from Carinena, Spain.

Stunning vistas of the valley with Montserrat as a backdrop will great you at this historic, yet very modern house. Four siblings currently operate Llopart turning out refreshingly delicious cavas. A classic aperitif wine with bright acidity and a hint of lemon zest.

Grape • Xarel-lo, Macabeo, Parellada
Place • Penedes, Spain
FYI • Remarkably, this house is run by the 25th generation.

A blend of the important red varietals of the region, the old-vine carignan is produced through carbonic maceration. With notes of blackberry this well-balanced red with an easy finish pairs well with pork loin and fennel or a mature Munster cheese.

Grape • Carignan, Syrah, Mourvedre, Grenache
Place • Corbieres, France
FYI • Nearly 95% of wine from this region is red.

Bodegas Avancia was founded in 2004. Sourced from one of the oldest, most traditional vineyards planted in Valdeorras, this is also the oldest genetic material of Godello in the world. This aromatic and round style has notes of vanilla, cream, orange blossom and pear. Pair with Marcona almonds.

Grape • Godello
Place • Galicia, Spain
FYI • The vineyard was planted in 1904.

With grapes harvested from three regions in Champagne, this bubbly is sourcing fruit from ideal locations for each of the three varietals. Vibrant notes of cherry and red currant. An ideal Champagne as an aperitif or with a meal.

Grape • Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Place • Champagne, France
FYI • Pinot Meunier from the Marne Valley.

"Band of Vintners was born from a monthly tasting group of seven Napa Valley tastemakers. Together, they pooled their resources, talents and relationships to access some of Napa Valley’s best, sustainably-farmed fruit. Notes of sandalwood, oak, dark fruit. Pair with a grilled steak."

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Place • Napa Valley, California
FYI • Of the seven members, four are winemakers.