We hope you like our nine choices of white, rosé, and red wines that are all accessible and at price points that are sure to please. Check them out and make the best of your next August get together. We have included the websites for the wineries so that our readers can peruse their collections. Cheers!
Bell’Aja Bolgheri Bianco – This elegant white wine is from the San Felice’s estate in Bolgheri. Crafted from mainly Vermentino grapes, it is a beautiful expression of the Tuscan coast and a great choice for your next summer get together. Bell’Aja Bianco offers a harmony of floral, fruity, and mineral notes such as white fruit, jasmine flowers, and thyme. On the palate, it is fresh and extremely pleasant for all those who enjoy a bright, beautiful white wine. Visit: San Felice: the historic Tuscan vineyard, winery and 5* hotel | Borgo San Felice
Aluvia Chardonnary 2022- Argentina’s Gualtallary has become one of the most talked-about wine regions in the world and Aluvia Chardonnay is one of the best reasons why. From high-altitude vineyards in the Uco Valley, this Chardonnay captures everything that makes Gualtallary special: calcareous soils, extreme diurnal temperature shifts, and a cool mountain climate that locks in freshness and precision. Hand-harvested and crafted through a thoughtful combination of concrete egg and French oak aging, the result is a wine of real complexity, rich texture and vibrant acidity in perfect tension, with a long, refined finish. Visit: Aluvia Wines | Gualtallary
J Lohr Stairway Vineyard Grenache Rosé 2025 – Here’s a wine that is perfect for pool days and sunset happy hours. This vibrant Grenache rosé offers notes of tropical fruit, citrus, and strawberry flavors with a bright, refreshing finish. It’s wonderful to pair with charcuterie or a fresh fruit plate. Visit: J. Lohr | Homepage
Campo Viejo Reserva 2022 is an elegant expression of premium Rioja vines. In Spain, the best part of the meal is what some call the “Sobremesa”: the lingering, unhurried time spent around the table long after the meal is done. Campo Viejo’s Reserva was made for exactly that moment. A blend of Tempranillo, Graciano and Mazuelo, the wine is aged for three years minimum giving it the structure to hold its own through a slow evening. Dark fruit, spice and toasted oak settle into soft, layered tannins with a finish to savor that is long and complex. Visit: Age Verification – Campo Viejo
Domaine Roy Willamette Valley Chardonnay 2024 – This wine is well-balanced highlighting the elegance and precision of Oregon Chardonnay while offering the versatility to complement late summer celebrations. Sourced from the estate’s Dundee Hills and Yamhill-Carlton vineyards, the wine offers vibrant citrus and stone fruit notes layered with subtle spice, refined texture, and a crisp, lingering finish. Its versatility makes it an ideal choice for the transition from summer into early fall, pairing beautifully with fresh seafood, farmers’ market finds, seasonal dinners, or a final sunset toast. Visit: Oregon Winery in the Willamette Valley | Domaine Roy & Fils
Priest Ranch Rosé 2024 – This wine is made for backyard barbecues and picnic spreads. It is a fresh and elegant rosé that features notes of strawberries and cream, watermelon, cherry, and crisp citrus. It is beautiful in the glass and offers wine lovers a delightful summer sip. Visit: Homepage – Priest Ranch Winery
Taboadella Reserva Jaen 2021 – Discover the Iberian Peninsula in Portugal, an identity associated with the Mencia grape variety. The breezy altitudes of the Dão region foster succulent, bluish fruits and white spices. Taboadella Reserva Jaen is one of the estate’s treasures, offering fruity and intense aromas, combined with allspice, placing this grape variety in another dimension. The wine’s structure, supported by soft, fine and coated tannins, is perfectly combined with its delicate body. Visit: Taboadella – Wines of Dão
Le Vigne Rosa Maria Estate Sparkling Rosé 2022 – This sparkling is ideal for summer celebrations and seasonal meals such as seafood dinners. It is a dry sparkling rosé that showcases delicate notes of brioche, rose petal, and peach. These are the subtle flavors that complement the wine’s fine, lively bubbles. Visit: Le Vigne Winery | Artisan Wines, Wine Club & Tastings in Paso Robles
Floresta Chardonnay 2021- This Chardonnay from Viña Santa Rita, comes from a single vineyard in Chile’s Limarí Valley that was planted in 1997 on calcium carbonate-rich soils just 28 kilometers from the Pacific. The result is a white wine that rewrites what Chilean Chardonnay can be; mineral, layered, and tensioned, with a depth that surprises at any price. The accolades are impressive. Wine Spectator awarded it the highest score given to any Chilean white in 2024, The Drinks Business named it the 2nd best Chardonnay in Chile in 2025, and Tim Atkin MW has highlighted it four consecutive years as one of Chile’s finest. Visit: Viña Santa Rita.
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