Long considered a remarkable value for the price, this red can trace this exceptionalism to the vines planted in 1950 that now provide great complexity in the grapes it produces. With opulent flavors of red and black fruit this pairs well with pizza, pulled pork, or a pastrami sandwich.

Grape • Garnacha
Place • Madrid, Spain
FYI • The wine region around Madrid is called Vinos de Madrid.

From the south of France where all fun things come from is this bright, personality filled white that has notes of citrus and gooseberry. It pairs well with a goat cheese salad and pesto.

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Languedoc-Roussillon, France
FYI • Tino pai translates as very goood.

Known as "green wines" because of their youthful nature, they are best consumed early in their life-cycle, usually within 18 months of bottling. Your reward for drinking now is this crisp, spritzy style full of green apple that people the world over love. Will put a smile on your face as is.

Grape • Loureiro, Trajadura
Place • Vinho Verde, Portugal
FYI • Vinho Verde is the largest wine region in Portugal.

Located in Seillons la Sainte Baume, the selected plots extend over 20 hectares and is a unique combination of soils composed of sand bauxite and marble. Expressive nose of red fruits and mild citrus and is light on the finish. Pair with shrimp, grilled fish, or goat's cheese.

Grape • Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Vermentino
Place • Provence, France
FYI • Label refers to the wine being released during winter.

Over 150 small vineyard sites surrounding the town of Munébrega. All vineyards are located within the limits of D.O. Calatayud. Multiple old mountain vineyards planted in low density without terracing. Traditional dry-farmed viticulture. Delicious with grilled meats and flavorful pastas.

Grape • Garnacha de Aragón
Place • Calatayud, Spain
FYI • This is the oldest clone of Garnacha in the world.

This well-respected winery from Sicily's western side is named after a book about a queen who escaped persecution and settled in an area near the vineyards. Refreshing and aromatic try pairing this with grilled fish.

Grape • Grillo
Place • Sicily, Italy
FYI • SurSur is an ancient name for cricket.

With a great location in the town of Saint-Philippe d’Aiguilhe, Château Joanin Bécot is one of the most beautiful references of the Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux appellation, on the right bank of Bordeaux. Notes of plum and blackberry. Pairs well with pork tenderloin. and roasted vegetables.

Grape • Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Place • Bordeaux, France
FYI • The right bank in Bordeaux is merlot heavy.

Bob and Cathy Betz crushed their first vintage of Betz Family Wine in 1997 with the help of volunteer friends. Today they have a modern facility built in 2005. A blend of southern Rhone varietals, this gripping red has notes of smoke, huckleberry, and damson plum. Pair with a wild mushroom stew.

Grape • Grenache, Counoise, Mourvèdre, Syrah
Place • Columbia Valley, Washington
FYI • The wines name is a whimsical "kissed by the sun."

Founded in 1995 but owned by a family whose business roots date to the mid-9th century, Giovanna, Laura and Lucia are three women who run the winery today. A classically poised, precise Sangiovese from the region’s most expressive terroirs. Notes of plum, cherry, licorice, and spice. Pair with wild boar ragu.

Grape • Sangiovese
Place • Tuscany, Italy
FYI • Aged in Slavonian and French oak.