First, it is impeccable. Second, it does not exceed its appellation; it is not a substitute Romanée Conti; it is a perfect Côte de Nuits-Villages.

July Club Rouge ~ Bright red fruit, Corsican herbs, and smooth tannins make this a unique, but no less terroir-driven, Patrimonio.

July Club Chevalier ~ Alessandro Fantino’s Riservas are as good as Barolo gets.

Always one of the dreamiest versions of the variety we import—ethereal and bright, with notes of orange peel and pink peppercorn.

Elisa Sesti likes to say that Sangiovese is a prima donna variety that requires pampering and the right conditions to thrive—and pamper it, she does! Her Rosso di Montalcino, with its seductive and mood-enhancing perfume, is like a delicious elixir of black cherry, bitter herbs, and fragrant violet.

July Club Chevalier ~ This blend of youthful, floral Chardonnay contains just a splash of exotic sous-voile Savagnin.

With its light and elegant notes of citrus and orchard fruit, this is one of the stand-out, exquisitely crafted wines of this region.

Grenache is joined by Syrah and a drop of Mourvèdre to create this delightful everyday red scented of herbes de Provence and ripe black cherry.

August Club Rouge ~ Concentrated, youthful, and soulful, this Sangiovese is enchanting now, but it has a long life full of gorgeous evolution ahead.

August Club Bianco ~ A bright, chalky personality full of energy and thirst-quenching savor.

August Club Gourmand ~ It’s tart and juicy like a fresh mandarin, with invigorating acidity ideally suited to cut through the region’s signature Parmigiano-Reggiano and prosciutto di Parma.

August Club Gourmand ~ A bargain introduction to Alsace features, vinified dry for versatile everyday pleasure.

August Club Gourmand ~ A thirst-quenching, spirit-lifting, and downright delicious white Burgundy.

August Club Gourmand ~ Ultra fresh and brimming with citrus blossom and orchard fruit notes, it has a saline, mineral finish that leaves my palate begging for more.

A biodynamic, orange-zesty, multifaceted masterpiece from the most ancient growing region on the island.

A fresh, pure entry point to the Rhône’s great reds with aromas and flavors of black cherries, stones, and a hint of black olive.

This stylish cuvée of mostly Grenache captures France’s Mediterranean in all its fragrant glory.

August Club Gourmand ~ Brambly and mineral, this bottling exudes both the convivial charm of Gamay and the crunchy intensity of the Côte de Brouilly.

Gentle tannins and mouthwatering red fruit—this is young Barbaresco at its most pleasurable.

All you need to know is that this wine drinks like a Beaujolais with loads of black, sappy fruit and is ounce per ounce more pleasurable and delicious than anything you’d find in a collector’s stash.

The flavors are mostly deep and dark—stones, licorice, black olive, and blackberry—but the frame is lithe.