Finch Wine Clubs

Our wine clubs are a fantastic way to learn more about wine. All wines are hand picked by our sommelier and come with detailed tasting notes, food pairings, and much more! Learn about Finch wine clubs and the perks that come with them today!

Monthly Wine Club: $50/month

Each month, our dedicated sommelier embarks on a journey through the market to uncover stunning wines that often fly under the radar. With a focus on red wines - at least one a month - you can look forward to an exceptional selection that promises to delight your palate. 

Imagine enjoying outstanding new wines without the hassle of searching for them yourself; we take care of all the hard work for you! Depending on the month, you might receive a single bottle of a higher-end wine thats sure to impress, or perhaps a delightful assortment of two to four bottles that showcase incredible value. Each carefully curated wine comes complete with detailed tasting notes and food pairing suggestions.

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Quarterly Collectors Club: $125/every 3 months

The Finch Collector's Club is an exclusive quarterly membership designed for those who share a passion for exquisite wines and a desire to explore the rare and remarkable. Our sommelier is dedicated to securing small allocations of rare finds and unearthing some of the best-kept secrets within the sommelier community.

Throughout the year, you will receive 4 to 8 carefully selected bottles, with a primary focus on high-quality dry red wines. Occasionally, you may also receive a delightful dry white wine, or even gain exclusive access to specific events and deals!

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  • Ed Finch - Founder

    Like so many students, Ed Finch began his wine journey at the grocer’s shelves. His palate soon progressed in sophistication with the help of a special wine merchant he discovered while practicing law in New York City. While searching for the best shop in NYC with knowledgeable friends, he found a small storefront run by the man who would become his decades-long wine mentor, Bernie Fradin. Bernie served, among others, Buckingham Palace and was widely acclaimed for his palate and knowledge.

    Returning home to practice law, and later to establish FHL Capital, Ed found a growing wine community. He had the good fortune to join several tasting groups which furthered his wine education and passion. As Ed says, nothing so humbles one as blind tastings with knowledgeable experts. “Sharing wine with friends and family is one of life’s great blessings.”

    The passion for wine led to a passion, shared by his lovely wife Mary, for travel. Together they have visited vineyards all over Europe, South America, and California.

    Saddened by the loss of the Western Wine Stores, Ed seeks to fill a void and expand the opportunities for Birmingham residents to purchase and enjoy great wine at Finch Fine Wines. Through the shop, both novice and connoisseur will be able to find the widest selection of wines available today in our area and learn why Thomas Jefferson said, “Good wine is a necessity of life for me.”

  • Nate Dauphin - General Manager

    Nate’s addition to our staff as general manager is a welcome addition to Finch Fine Wines, and he brings a truly unique insight into wine with him.

    As a sommelier and past manager of Café Dupont, one of Birmingham’s finest restaurants, Nate’s experience has proven to be helpful in all aspects of our operation.

    His background and education in biomedical engineering and business hasn’t stopped him from pursuing his love for wine, high level wine education, and wine collecting.  We feel lucky to have Nate here at Finch Fine Wines, and we know you will find him to be a great resource for you with your wine purchases.

    To truly understand Nate’s passion for wine, here is a favorite quote from him, “Wine is humble in its origins, yet complex by nature. It is a living expression of both environmental and cultural influences that bring people closer together and create memories that last forever.”

  • David Foster - Sales Associate

    In the mid 1970’s, when the State of Alabama ended its monopoly on the sale of wine, David became more interested in tasting outside of the limited selection available. As a graduate student, working in a restaurant that had an extensive wine list afforded him the opportunity to explore a whole new wine world. The knowledge gained there opened the door to working in Birmingham’s first really fine wine shop, the Grapevine.

    David has vast wine tasting experience, including many occasions with other seasoned wine lovers, such as Ed Finch himself. Tasting excellent wines with knowledgeable companions has been a wonderful education that has opened his eyes and expanded his improved his palate.

    Finch Fine Wines allows David to share the knowledge he has gained while at the same time expanding his experience base with every new vintage. Although he is a retired educator, he is still a lifelong learner, and what better topic to keep learning about than the world of wine!