Chardonnay is one of my favorite grapes because it can be manipulated in so many ways. My favorites are from Burgundy because of the mineral undertones and the minimal use of oak.

Chardonnay to most consumers is a heavily oaked and buttery white wine, but this wine will show you that not all Chardonnay is made that way!

When people ask for Italian white wine, it is too often lumped into Pinot Grigio. The truth is there is a ton of great white wines from Italy that are light crisp and fruity, but aren't Pinot Grigio. Falanghina is one of those grapes!

Try an Italian white wine that is crisp and light like Pinot Grigio, but has more flavor and more of a fine wine experience in the glass!

There are so many different styles of Sauvignon Blanc out there, but the most interesting ones are ones that bring a ton of complexity to the table. Cultivar is light and crisp, but it is the fun notes of stone fruit and melon that keep me coming back for more!

As it starts to get warmer out, but it isn't quite Summer, fuller bodied styles of white wines you may already know are great seasonal wines that are perfect for the Spring!

My favorite Rose style in the world is one almost everyone who has ordered this case, has never had. Txakolina Rose is a light, slightly bubbly Rose from Spain that taste like you sprinkled sea salt on a fresh slice of Watermelon, but completely dry. DELICIOUS!

Too many people drink Rose by itself, but this style of Rose is perfect for food, especially sea food. One of my favorite pairings I have ever had is Txakolina Rose and a dozen West Coast Oysters!

Francois Chidaine is one of my all time value driven producers from the Loire Valley in France. Whites, reds, and rose at literally any price point always blows me away. This blend is simple but complex and should just be enjoyed by itself.

This is my favorite wine to bring to parties. Its a complex and fun red wine for a sophisticated red wine drinker, but not overwhelming for someone looking to just have fun. It truly is a crowd pleaser!

If you think Lambruso is just a bubbly red wine from Italy, you are missing the boat on some of the most fun wines in the world. This bubbly, slightly sweet sparkling wine is just flat out delicious in the glass, and you will wonder why you didn't find wines like these before.

The must have "Brunch Banger." Light fruity and smack of sweetness with slightly lower alcohol will be the next big hit at Brunch!

There are so many Italian red varietals that I promise you haven't tried before and Vernaccia is one of those grapes. This is one of the highest rated Vernaccias out there, and should be saved for a special occasion. Don't be afraid to keep it for some time, it will age beautifully for the next 10 years.

Not only for you to try a new grape you have never heard of, but also try an elevated quality of wine that can age in the cellar.

Spain is a hot bed for incredible red wines at incredible values. Some of the best wines are at incredible values, but the stories behind them are riddled with incredible history. There is 200 years of family farming history that goes into these vines, and the wine shows it off beautifully.

This is a wine that you have never tried, but you have probably had grenache and carignan before from other regions. This wine is an INCREDIBLE value and drinks better than most grenache and carignan in much higher price point, only because it comes from Terra Alta, Spain.

Red Burgundy can be intimidating, but just know at its base level, it is just Pinot Noir. Fichet is one of my favorite producers and they have some higher end wines, but their base level Bourgogne Rouge, for the price, may be my favorite Pinot Noir on the market.

Burgundy is considered the best Pinot Noir in the world, and this is my way of introducing it to you!

70+ years in La Morra, Mauro Molino is most known for their Barolos, some of the best Nebbiolo in the world. A great way to experience a great producer without spending the Barolo price point is drinking their entry level Nebbiolos, which this is their version.

Nebbiolo is kind in Piedmont, but you don't always have to spend $50+ on a bottle of wine to enjoy it. Find your favorite producers and snag their base level reds, Mauro Molino is one of mine, so start with theirs!

Bordeaux is one of the most historic wine regions in the world, but it can also be expensive. One of the hardest things to do in my world is finding great values from Bordeaux. Chateau Real is one of those wines, especially from a great vintage like 2019.

Many people ignore Bordeaux in these price points because they are afraid the quality is not good, but after tasting this one, I was blown away. There are some gems out there, and if you like this one, I promise you will open yourself up to so many more!

There are few people in the world that has made wine as approachable and fun as Andre Mack, the founder of Maison Noir. He has a massive influence on how I approach wine and I think everyone should enjoy wine. Wine should be fun, and his wines are nothing short of that.

Most red wine drinkers have had Cabernet before, but none with the fun background that is Maison Noir. Andre Mack has influenced so many Sommeliers like myself, and for me, it is important to pass that down to consumers! If this is your first time tasting one of his wines, I promise you will find yourself looking for all the other incredible wines he produces.