Australia's route to fame on the world wine stage, Shiraz form Down Under offers lush berry aromas that beg for a hearty whiff. A wine of ripe fullness, its concentrated blackberry fruits and fragrant spiciness are a delight on the tongue. It has the uncanny quality of allowing early consumption despite its complexity and "bigness". Robust and lively, Australian Shiraz is a savory treat.

An intense ripe grape and black cherry aroma, accented by a spicy suggestion of cinnamon and mint.  Medium-bodied and rich but not heavy, it's perfectly balanced with alcohol acid and tannin working harmoniously with substantial flavor despite its delicacy.  It has an appealing soft, velvety texture like liquid silk gently caressing the palate.

An ideal blending of three of California's most popular grape varieties - Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot, coming together to make a perfectly balanced, well-structured dry red wine. Notes of black cherry and coffee complement the smokey, herbal flavors, and hints of vanilla that round out this medium bodied wine, making it highly enjoyable for any occasion.  Serve with a roast dinner or barbecued steak.

A deep flavorful red wine with notes of raspberry, black cherries, figs, dark chocolate and a jamminess that finishes with a peppery spice.

The hot dry climate allows the grapes to reach excellent ripeness, and lush fruity characters, making an intense, black wine. A thick-skinned grape full of color, tannin and flavor, Malbec makes wines of great power and character, with blackberry, plums, tar, red pepper, sweet cherry, spice, licorice and deep bittersweet notes, almost like unsweetened chocolate, or espresso.

Originating from the world famous Maipo Valley wine region in Chile hails this great addition to our Passport Series. This reputable Merlot is a soft and supple variation with powerful fruit and spicy flavors. Renowned for its ripe cherry character, the Merlot is a perfect partner for red meats, lamb, and hearty stews. A must-have on those crisp autumn evenings.

All the classic associations with this well-known grape variety used in France's brilliant red wine blends are here in this Cabernet brought in directly from France: rich, intense aromas, deep berry fruits, healthy tannins, and a smooth, lingering finish. With the proper tannin astringency and premium French oak evident throughout, this is an elegant wine offering body and complexity when aged.

Medium in body with a luminous dark cherry color.  Barolo has rich, spicy fruit and finishes with chewy, deep and long-lasting flavor.  Not for the faint of heart, Barolo is for those seeking intensity and complexity.

The lively fruit and good acidity make it one of the most food-friendly of all reds, pairing well with pasta, Veal Parmigiana, intensely flavored cheeses, and fruits like cherries, figs, plums, and raspberries.

Gorgeous ruby red in color, this medium-bodied wine is Spain's answer to Cabernet Sauvignon, with berry, plum and herbal notes running to a lush finish of tobacco, leather and vanilla.

AUSTRALIAN CHARDONNAY

Supple and slightly buttery, this wine lingers on the palate with layers of toast and spice.  Extremely versatile with foods, this is the 'red wine' of white wines, combining beautifully with grilled pork, chicken, fish, salads and cream-based pasta sauces.

A stunningly unique blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Colombard and Muscat varieties sourced from Australia's Riverland region on the Murray River.  The hot climate produces a wine offering a lively combination of rich ripe fruits, complementary acidity, and a full body, making this delicious white wine a 'must-try'.

A unique blend of Colombard, Sauv Blanc and Semillon, combining lemon and grapefruit aromas with rounded fruit, redolent of melons and fresh figs to round out this crisp refreshing medium-bodied white.

Steely, grassy, herbaceous - the classic traits of palate-cleansing Sauvignon Blanc are here in this version sourced directly from the French countryside. Crisp and dry, this refreshing wine is a fabulous match with food, as its full, fresh flavors and wonderfully balanced acidity make it essential with chicken, fish and grilled vegetables.

Delicious flavors apricot, green apple and peach aromas of Riesling, and the early ripening qualities of Silvaner. A great sipping wine, it's a perfect choice for potato chips (There's nothing like a crisp glass of Müller-Thurgau and some crunchy chips!) but mostly it's a very satisfying wine to quench a thirst in good company.

The Italians have their own way with the Pinot Gris grape variety, and in the process they create a special magic with it that's unmatched elsewhere in the wine world. Though dry in character and with a pleasant zip of acidity, this Pinot Grigio shows off a pleasant floral fragrance and tremendous fruit flavors, making it the perfect picnic accompaniment.

Flavors of green apple, tropical fruit and melons give this a distinctly floral nose and a juicy, quenching finish.

A distinctive floral and green apple aroma mixed with mineral elements from its Washington vineyard, giving it a brisk, "racy" quality.  Its high natural level of acidity enables it to balance a hint of residual sugar, setting off aromas of rose petal, apple, pear, peach and apricot and leading to a grand crisp finish of flinty mineral notes.