August 2025 Wine Club Release

Every August, Europeans hang up "closed" signs and head for leisure activities to avoid the heat. This month, we wanted to celebrate the spirit of beating the heat while traveling or hanging out with friends in a French or Italian village, centered around a tasty bottle of wine and a great story.

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Select Tier

August’s Select Tier wine club releases invite you on a leisurely summer journey through the vineyards of France, with a refreshing coastal detour to southern Italy. This month's curation is a celebration of regional charm and seasonal expression—from mineral-driven whites of the Loire Valley to supple reds from the Rhône and Beaujolais. Anchoring the lineup is a luminous Calabrian white that captures the sun, sea, and aromatic vibrancy of Italy’s southern coast.

Premium Tier

This August, our Premium Wine Club lineup brings together some of the most compelling bottles from the Old and New Worlds—highlighting rare varietals, cult producers, and classic regions through a fresh and thoughtful lens. These are wines that over-deliver on story and substance, carefully selected for adventurous drinkers who crave both pedigree and discovery.

From Austria’s Burgenland, Weingut Prieler’s St. Laurent takes center stage. Often compared to Pinot Noir for its elegance, this native Austrian red is a rarity outside the region—and Prieler is one of its greatest champions, farming biodynamically in the iron-rich soils near Lake Neusiedl. Rob couldn’t resist making it his pick of the month.

In Burgundy, the late Stéphane Moreau’s Petit Chablis from Moreau-Naudet continues to dazzle with its tension and mineral purity. Though labeled “Petit,” this is anything but minor—it's a cult bottling beloved by sommeliers and nearly impossible to find due to tiny allocations.

Stateside, Lady of the Sunshine Red blends California fruit with an ethos of transparency and regenerative farming. Winemaker Gina Giugni—a rising star in Central Coast wine—is crafting soulful, minimal-intervention reds with genuine character and grace.

Another standout comes from Hungary: Kovacs Nimrod’s ‘Sky’ Furmint from Grand Cru vineyards in Eger. Yes, Grand Cru Furmint! Rarely exported, this white is a revelation—combining volcanic minerality and orchard fruit intensity from a producer working to revive Hungary’s noble winemaking heritage.

Finally, lovers of classic French reds will appreciate Famille Quiot’s Gigondas, a wine with deep Rhône roots. Sourced from the historic Château du Trignon, this bottle channels the rustic power of the Southern Rhône while maintaining old-school finesse.

Ready to explore more wines with depth, distinction, and a story worth sharing? The Premium Tier is the place to start.

Private Sommelier Tier

Our Private Sommelier Tier is designed for those who want every bottle to be purposeful—whether it’s the centerpiece of a celebration or the perfect match for an intimate dinner. With custom curation starting at $250 per month, our sommeliers collaborate directly with you to select wines that align with your tastes, your gatherings, and your moments. Each bottle is handpicked—not just for quality, but for meaning. Here’s a taste of what our members are enjoying this August:

We begin in Champagne, where connoisseurs are opting for both tradition and the cutting edge. Henriot Brut delivers timeless finesse from one of the few remaining family-owned houses, while Liebart-Regnier’s ‘Rubis des Grès’ offers a deep-hued, 100% Pinot Noir rosé Champagne that pairs beautifully with food and festivity. For those seeking something truly rare, Etienne Calsac’s ‘Les Revenants’ is a cerebral blend of Champagne’s forgotten grapes—Petit Meslier, Pinot Blanc, and Arbane—crafted by one of the region’s brightest young talents.

Across the Atlantic, Tesseron Estate’s ‘Pym-Rae’ has made waves as a Bordeaux-style blend from Napa’s legendary Mount Veeder AVA. Once owned by Robin Williams and now helmed by the Tesseron family of Château Pontet-Canet, this wine merges Old World pedigree with New World power. It’s a modern icon—and we’ve secured it at an exclusive price.

For lovers of aged elegance, La Rioja Alta’s Gran Reserva 904 offers one of Spain’s most revered traditional reds. With its graceful aging and vibrant fruit, it’s a wine that brings both gravitas and joy to the table.

And in Barolo, clients are reaching for Paolo Scavino’s Bric del Fiasc, a single-vineyard Nebbiolo of profound depth and refinement. It’s a wine that speaks of both place and precision, perfect for collectors and celebrants alike.

The Private Sommelier tier is more than a subscription—it’s a conversation. Tell us what you’re planning, and we’ll make sure every bottle exceeds expectations. Inquire with our team to get started.

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Our Wine Club currates collections of exceptional wines. Each release features Somm Says™ tasting games that you and your friends can enjoy. Our experts constantly monitor our club member experience to optimize selections for seasons, events, and the best wine available each month.