"Presents a vibrant red color with glints of bordeaux. Great aromatic intensity. The spiciness of the nose is echoed on the palate and combines well with juicy red fruit flavors. It expresses in a very fresh way, with red fruits, sweet tannins and balanced acidity." Pair with pizza or pulled pork sandwich.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
FYI • Mendoza is known for its tree-lined streets.

A group of small family-owned wineries combined their efforts in the early 70's to create this winery with a focus on quality. This is a classic style of Montepulciano that is bright on the palate with notes of blueberry, rosemary, and peppercorn. Pairs well with eggplant and marinara.

Grape • Montepulciano
Place • Abruzzo, Italy
FYI • The cooling wind here is known as "brezza di terra."

This wine is named after Aleramo the first Marquis of the Monferrato area located in Northwest Italy. The label depicts Aleramo's horse ride which is now considered a legend from medieval times. A crowd-pleaser with bright fruit notes of cranberry and tart cherry. Marry with tomato based dishes.

Grape • Barbera
Place • Piedmont, Italy
FYI • Monferrato translates to "brick horseshoe."

Mary Taylor's mission is to unlock the world of European “appellation” wines by working with individual growers at accessible prices. This fun white from Portugal has notes of pear, pineapple and citrus fruit, this wine pairs well with fried fish.

Grape • Encruzado, Malvasia Fina, Bical, Gouveio
Place • Dao, Portugal
FYI • Encruzado, aka Salgueirinho, is Dao's best white grape.

OMNE comes from three decades of visionary work by Viña Tabalí and founder Guillermo Luksic. They plated nearly 200 acres in a little known area thinking the soil and cool climate would help them grow incredible grapes - and they were right. Notes of cherry, spice, and a hint of French oak. Pairs with chicken.

Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • Coquimbo Region, Chile
FYI • The coast is 15 miles from the vineyard.

"The Farina family has roots in agriculture and winemaking tracing back to the beginning of the 16th century. Remo Farina combined the most modern concepts in winemaking technology with ancient, time-tested methods. Notes of Morello cherry and almond. Pair with cheese and charcuterie.

Grape • Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara, Corvinone
Place • Veneto, Italy
FYI • This is the same area Amarone comes from.

Paul Hobbs does it again with this vivacious DRY, aka not-sweet, Riesling. Very steep-slopes that are planted horizontally contribute significantly to this wine's personality. Notes of white flowers, minerality and a great long finish make this a wonderful food wine. Pair with fish, grilled sausage, or a summer salad.

Grape • Riesling
Place • Finger Lakes, New York
FYI • The first vintage from this estate was 2019.

"In 1980, the Brown family acquired land in the hills east of Rutherford and in 1995 began bottling under their own name. Their winemaking philosophy is to let Mother Nature guide the way. Ripe notes of dark cherry, plum, licorice, and tobacco. Pair with grilled meat or Harisa spiced roasted chicken."

Grape • Merlot, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zin
Place • Napa Valley, California
FYI • This is the only black-owned vineyard in Napa.

In 2003 David Reynaud, grandson to famed producer George Reynaud, completed a modern winemaking facility. From that moment on they never sold their grapes again. They masterfully produce this white with notes of quince, apricot, and white rose. Pair with roast turkey.

Grape • Marsanne, Roussanne
Place • Rhone Valley, France
FYI • This vineyard is farmed biodynamically.