1 | Wine | France, Languedoc Roussillon

"Vibrant, refreshing, and crisp are the first three words that come to mind. Loads of lime and lemon jump out of the glass, along with flowers and fresh cut grass. It's medium-bodied, with more of those lime notes, along with white peaches and a little pineapple. Try this with fish tacos or just sip it in the shade on a nice warm afternoon. Why this grape isn't more popular is beyond me." - Trey Johnson, Binny's Champaign

"The wine has a bright garnet color and a highly aromatic nose of strawberries, raspberries, roses, and a hint of vanilla. Fresh and lively in the mouth with supple tannins and a nice finish."

"Pale yellow color with green tints. Fresh and fine aromas of grapefruit and exotic fruit. Lime flavors, with typical focusing acidity, are hallmarks of Picpoul. Our best value, this wine impresses novices and hardened geeks equally."

"There is also a salty sea breeze character reminiscent of the crushed oyster shell-like note my colleague David Schildknect often detects in Loire Valley whites. This crisp, fresh, medium-bodied Cotes Catalanes exhibits lots of earthy/terroir characteristics. Readers should think of it as a brisk, zesty, authoritatively flavored Chardonnay from the cool, alluvial soils on the banks of the Aigly River." -Robert Parker

"As elegant as a bouquet of violets and bursting with cherry flavors, our Pinot Noir is medium-bodied with soft tannins, to create a smooth, rich texture."

"A delightful dry rose in the Southern French tradition with flavors of fresh raspberries and strawberries with a hint of spice in the finish. A perfect match for Mediterranean cuisine, chicken or fish from the grill, or simply for summer sipping."