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Your August 2025 Turkish Wine Horoscope

 

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Mother of Zeus it is HOT. Why is it so hot? Once again, I do not understand summer people. 

It’s so hot that I cannot think of a cute way to open this month’s horoscope. I offer only a wish that you’re all surviving, hydrating, and have working refrigerators for your wine!

Aries (March 21 – April 19)

Ok Aries, here comes August—aka the month where your main hobby becomes fighting the sun with your bare hands and pretending you’re not tired of everyone’s vacation photos. Spoiler: you are.

This month, your natural go-getter energy is peaking. Translation: you’ll start 12 new projects, abandon 9, finish 2, and forget 1 existed until October. Productivity? Technically, yes. Success? Absolutely, if measured in bold confidence and iced coffee consumption.

Mid-month, you may feel an overwhelming urge to say exactly what’s on your mind. Go ahead, just maybe consider who’s holding the group chat together before you unleash your truth bombs. Not everyone can handle Aries-level honesty without a seatbelt.

Power Move: Bold decisions made with 15% planning and 85% vibes
Your Vibe: A spicy mix of main character syndrome and heroic chaos

August’s here, Aries. Lead the charge, stir the pot, and wear SPF.

The wine for you …

This August, you need a wine that was as bold a decision as those power moves you’re pulling. Drink Nif Bağları Bornova Misketi. How is a Bornova Misketi a bold move?, you might be asking. Back when Nif first got started, the winery made several bold decisions about the direction of its wines. One: it planted Italian instead of the “assumed-necessary-for-success” French grapes. Two: it made one of (maybe the first?) dry Bornova Misketi wines in days when everything was at least semi-sweet, contributing to a whole dry wine trend. 

Get this at places like Macro Center, Dekante, Iyi Sarap, Casa Botti, Mensis Mahzen, possibly Gözde Tekel, etc. 

Taurus (April 20 – May 20)

This month is all about maintaining your inner peace while the world insists on turning up the drama dial to 11.

Your goal in August? Preserve your energy like it’s a limited-edition candle. You could engage in unnecessary arguments or spontaneous adventures… but why? That sounds exhausting. Instead, you’ll likely be found curating the perfect summer playlist while side-eyeing everyone trying to drag you out to something called a “networking mixer.” Hard pass.

Toward the end of the month, someone may mistake your calm for passivity. That’s cute. Remind them—gently, or with that signature Taurus eyebrow raise—that you don’t do rushed decisions. You do excellent ones. Eventually.

Power Move: Strategic laziness that looks suspiciously like wisdom
Your Vibe: Cozy blanket energy with a side of “try me”

August wants excitement. You want brunch and stable Wi-Fi. Honestly? You win.

The wine for you …

Grab a laid-back wine this month. Try the Asmadan Vals Macabeo Narince. This is an unexpected and easy-going wine from Asmadan winery which, to my knowledge, is the only winery in Turkey working with the Spanish grape Macabeo. It’s light and easy which is what you need this month, and absolutely delicious.

This one isn’t super widely available but you can find it at Online Mahzen, Casa Botti, Mensis Mahzen, and Solera. Dekante is a likely suspect. 

Gemini (May 20 – June 20)

August has arrived and it’s just as extra as you are—so basically, a perfect match. This month, you’re a whirlwind of ideas, opinions, and group chats you’ve either muted or accidentally ghosted. (It’s not personal. You just got distracted by your third personality.)

Mid-month, expect a sudden burst of inspiration that will have you convinced you can start a podcast, write a novel, and redecorate your apartment all in one weekend. You can’t. But it’s adorable that you think you can.

However, by the end of August, you might feel the need to actually finish something. Go with it. It’ll confuse everyone and give you a weird, satisfying sense of closure you didn’t know you craved.

Power Move: Starting conversations that somehow end in existential debate
Your Vibe: Fast-talking, meme-sharing, delightful chaos goblin

August’s your playground, Gemini. Swing high, talk fast, and maybe, maybe finish one thing.

The wine for you …

Wine can be a great conversation starter! Maybe use one this moth to give a little more ooomph to your power move. And, existential or not, debate over sweet wine can rage hot! A lot of people have a viscerally negative reaction to it. Most of their reactions can be countered with a little gentle education – presuming they’re willing to try it. Tell them that a quality sweet wine like the Gürbüz Late Harvest Semillon is not the saccharine sugar-bomb they fear. It has subtly and depth. Encourage them to try pairings of sweet wines and spicy foods!

Get this from places like Rind, Iyi Sarap, possibly Dekante, Mensis Mahzen, La Cave, etc. 

Cancer (June 21 – July 22)

You’re in full “I just want everyone to be okay” mode, while also low-key plotting your dramatic solo exit from every group text that doesn’t match your current emotional frequency. You crave connection, but on your terms—which, this month, means heartfelt convos followed by a full day of ghosting and binge-snacking. Balance.

Early August may throw some social chaos your way. Someone might call you “too sensitive,” to which the correct response is a soft smile and then cutting them out of your life like a toxic tag from a sweater. Protect your peace, crab.

Mid-month brings all the feelings, and surprise! Not all of them are yours. You’re absorbing vibes like a sponge that just watched a romantic comedy. Do not, I repeat, do not text that person from your past just because Mercury feels weird and your playlist got sad. Journal it. Burn sage. Bake something emotional.

By the end of August, you’ll feel a shift—less “crying at sunset,” more “softly thriving in your own little universe.” People will notice. They’ll try to get in. Let them earn it.

Power Move: Mysteriously disappearing mid-party, reappearing with snacks and life advice
Your Vibe: Empath with boundaries… or at least, boundary aspirations

August is your time to nurture, withdraw, reflect, and emerge like the cozy, emotionally-aware phoenix you are. Just don’t forget to drink water and stop adopting everyone’s emotional baggage.

The wine for you …

Definitely don’t forget to drink water…but drink wine too! Much like you’ll make people work to get in and share your universe, so too is the universe making you work for your wine this month. But it’s worth it and will be fantastic to drink on the coming hot August days. Your wine for August is the Gordias Kalecik Karası Beyazı. It’s called a “beyazı” (white) because it’s made via direct press and has had no skin contact at all. Despite that, it has a charmingly pale ballet slipper pink color. This wine is zingy and citrussy and oh so enjoyable. 

You can for sure get this at Solera, maybe also check places like Dekante.

Leo (July 23 – August 22)

Leo, it’s your season! The spotlight is basically begging you to strut into it like you’re on a runway made of confetti and compliments—and honestly, who are you to deny the people what they want?

You’re radiating main-character energy so hard this month that even strangers will feel compelled to compliment your vibe. And yes, that is your cue to say, “Oh stop,” while secretly wishing they’d continue.

This month, you’re feeling bold, brilliant, and maybe just a little bit dramatic (which, in your defense, is still completely justified). You’ll have no problem speaking your truth—whether the world is ready for it or not. Bonus points if you do it while wearing sunglasses indoors.

Mid-month might challenge your patience as people around you dare to act like they also have needs and opinions. Breathe. Delegate. Resist the urge to lead a group project no one asked for. You don’t have to fix everything—just most things.

Power Move: Dramatically standing in front of a fan like you’re in a music video
Avoid: People who call confidence “too much” (they’re not your audience)
Your Vibe: Royalty meets reality TV, but in a really self-aware way

Shine on, Leo. The world’s your stage—just try not to fire your supporting cast mid-monologue.

The wine for you …

It’s your birthday, Leo! Well, for some of you but most importantly, it’s mine! Ergo, I’m totally cheating and saying that all Leos this month should be drinking one of my new favorite wines: Suvla Emir Pét-Nat. Why? Because it’s delicious, crazy reasonably-priced (and I’m poor), and because there has to be some advantage to being the one who writes this buggering post. 

Get it from Suvla shops in Cihangir, Levent, and Caddebostan.

Virgo (August 23 – September 22)

Virgo, your season is sneaking up, and suddenly you can feel the urge to organize your entire life, alphabetize your spices, and fix everyone else’s chaos out of pure muscle memory. You’re not controlling—you’re just deeply allergic to inefficiency and vague plans. And that’s valid.

This month, you’ll be torn between wanting to completely reinvent yourself and realizing that would require messing up your perfectly calibrated routine. Inner conflict: activated. But don’t worry—you’ll probably channel that nervous energy into deep-cleaning your inbox or rewriting your five-year plan again.

Mid-August brings peak Virgo energy: someone will ask for your opinion, and you’ll give it, along with a spreadsheet and three backup solutions. Do they appreciate it? Probably not as much as they should. But that won’t stop you from silently judging their life choices while still helping them anyway. You’re helpful and superior. A rare combo.

Power Move: Offering unsolicited but painfully accurate advice
Your Vibe: Calm, collected, and quietly plotting world domination through bullet points

August has your name written all over it—in neatly spaced, symmetrical letters. Just remember: done is sometimes better than perfect. (You can fix it later when no one’s looking.)

The wine for you …

If any winery wanted to plan world domination, I think Paşaeli could do it. This winery has reinvented what many of us think about some of Turkey’s native grapes. It was the first winery – not just at the finish line but sometimes the only one in the race! – for a number of varieties, including Sultaniye. 

The Paşaeli Sultaniye was the first quality wine made with this grape. The winery makes a sweet and dry version and you should try to track down the dry one. 

La Cave often carries this, you might also find it at Casa Botti, Comedus, Mensis Mahzen, Dekante, etc. 

Libra (September 23 – October 22)

Libra, you’re out here trying to keep things cute, calm, and cooperative—while the universe tosses you situations messier than a group brunch split eight ways. This month, your natural charm is doing overtime, smoothing over drama you didn’t cause (but definitely have thoughts about).

Decision-making? Still not your favorite sport. Expect at least one existential crisis while choosing between two throw pillows or life paths. Take your time. No one actually knows what they’re doing either.

Mid-month, a social opportunity might tempt you to say yes when you mean “please cancel on me.” Set boundaries—politely, stylishly, maybe with a scented candle. You can be balanced and unavailable.

Power Move: Casually diffusing tension like a walking rom-com
Avoid: Saying “it’s fine” when it’s very much not
Your Vibe: Aesthetic diplomacy with a flair for emotional gymnastics

August asks for choices. You offer curated vibes and a well-timed hair flip. Honestly? That works.

The wine for you …

Lucky for your desire to not have to make decisions, the Universe (aka me) will take one off your hands and tell you what to drink! Pull the cork on a bottle of Büyülübağ İris this month. While I’m not clear if rosés fall under the newly minted, EU-approved Geographical Indication that is Avşa Adakarası (Turkey’s first GI!!) we can drink this particular rosé under the assumption that it is. 

Sadly, Büyülübağ’s Adakarası wines aren’t easy to find. You might be able to get it from Comedus or Mensis Mahzen, but for sure Solera has it. 

Scorpio (October 23 – November 22)

Scorpio, this month you’re exuding that “I know something you don’t” energy, and honestly, you probably do. August has you operating at your usual intensity level—which is to say, everyone else looks like they’re playing checkers while you’re over here building a chessboard from scratch.

You’ll be feeling everything deeply, as usual, but telling approximately no one. Mysterious? Yes. Exhausting? Also yes. Maybe let someone in this month—not too far, just enough to prove you’re not a sentient locked diary.

By the end of the month, you’re shedding old skin (emotionally, not literally—unless that’s your thing), and stepping into your power with a cool, slightly menacing confidence. People will notice. Let them wonder.

Power Move: Saying one dramatic thing and then disappearing for three days
Your Vibe: Intense but elegant; dark mode with a heart

August is yours to conquer—just try not to scare people too much with your psychic stare.

The wine for you …

You need a dramatic, intense wine to match your August vibe! Track down a bottle of Mesashuna Rkatsiteli. A little skin contact, aged in amphora, made by a lovely family who live near the Georgian border, this is a great wine to explore! And in my personal opinion, it’s better than most of the Rkatsiteli you’ll find in Georgia. 

You should be able to find it at Perest, Santé Wine & More, Casa Botti, Dekante, Grand Cru, La Commune, Mahzen 26, and Kiffé.

Sagittarius (November 23 – December 22)

Sagittarius, August is calling—and it’s basically yelling “road trip!” whether you have the time, money, or functioning vehicle or not. Your restless spirit is fully activated, and sitting still feels like a personal attack. Expect at least three impulsive plans, two philosophical epiphanies, and one questionable purchase by mid-month.

You’re craving freedom, truth, and possibly a spontaneous tattoo. Be bold, but maybe consult a trusted friend before booking a flight based solely on a meme. Just a thought.

Socially, you’re magnetic this month. Everyone wants in on your wild ideas and chaotic optimism. Just remember that not everyone moves at your speed—try not to lose people five metaphorical miles into your grand vision.

Power Move: Turning casual hangouts into life-altering adventures
Your Vibe: Free-spirited philosopher with a suitcase and a playlist

August wants a wild story. You are the wild story. Just don’t forget to send a postcard—or, you know, respond to a text.

 The wine for you …

Drink a wine full of adventure and the promise of a road trip! José’s wanders were a little extreme (Fulya said for two years she didn’t know where he was as he searched Turkey for possible vineyards), but this couple knows about road tripping! They found the vines for their Heraki Gök his up above Mersin on the Taurus Mountains, a far drive from their Manisa base.

Get it, and other Heraki wines, from shops like La Cave, La Commune (best prices), Mensis Mahzen, Solera, Comedus, Kibbé, probably Santé Wine and More, Grand Cru seems a likely suspect…they’re increasingly pretty available!

Capricorn (December 23 – January 19)

Capricorn, you enter August with a to-do list, three backup plans, and exactly zero tolerance for nonsense. While others are floating through summer like it’s a rom-com montage, you’re out here treating August like Q4 came early—and honestly, someone has to keep things from collapsing.

Your ambition is dialed up to “mildly terrifying,” and your calendar has color-coded categories even you’re slightly intimidated by. But hey, that’s how you thrive. Just don’t confuse burnout for productivity—there is a difference, and no, you can’t power through forever on caffeine and spite.

Mid-month brings a challenge to your carefully structured empire—probably in the form of people who “don’t believe in deadlines.” Breathe. You can’t fix everyone, but you can silently judge them while getting your own stuff done two days early.

Power Move: Setting boundaries that double as life goals
Your Vibe: Power suit energy in a month of flip-flops

August wants a break. You want results. Meet in the middle with a little success and a little sunlight—you’ll still win.

The wine for you …

Doing things by the book is standard practice for some of Turkey’s bigger wineries. Bigger footprint brings bigger scrutiny. Happily, by the book doesn’t mean they’re not creative. Pop open a bottle of Kayra Buzbağ Rezerv Emir Narince. Vibrant acidity, a lovely melding of the fruits and flowers offered by Narince and Emir, this is a wine that may well become a go-to for the rest of the summer!

Pretty widely available at places like Macro Center (probably also Migros), Carrefour, tekels, wine shops…and, as least before the new taxes, was a pretty reasonable price too!

Aquarius (January 20 – February 18)

Aquarius, August has you feeling like a quirky inventor in a world full of regular coffee makers—bold, a little unpredictable, and definitely ready to shake things up. Your ideas are flowing fast, and you’re itching to launch a project, a movement, or at least a very weird group chat.

This month, you’ll attract people drawn to your unconventional vibe, but beware: not everyone is ready for your next-level thinking or that offbeat humor that borders on genius (or chaos, depends on the day).

Mid-month, your mind will sprint ahead of your body. Try not to start ten things and finish zero—unless you enjoy living in glorious, creative clutter. Bonus points if you can convince others your mess is “organized chaos.”

Power Move: Dropping truth bombs wrapped in sarcasm and kindness
Avoid: Getting stuck in your own head while the world spins wildly
Your Vibe: Electric, eccentric, and effortlessly ahead of the curve

August is your lab. Experiment boldly, Aquarius. Just remember to plug in occasionally.

 The wine for you …

This month, it’s not so much the wine itself that’s experimental, but how you should drink it. Chill it. I mean, reference the above if you need a reminder about how hot it is. But heat doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy red wine. Lighter reds, like the 7Bilgeler Vindemia Toprak Öküzgözü fair well with a little chill on them. Low tannin, decent acidity, and moderate oak treatment all mean that 20 minutes in the fridge won’t freeze out the flavors. 

Plus, let’s face it. “Room temperature” isn’t meant to be 35C!

Look for it at Casa Botti, Iyi Sarap, Mensis Mahzen, Rind, Comedus, possibly other places like Savoy Tekel, Dekante, etc.

 Pisces (February 19 – March 20)

Pisces, August feels like a soft, slightly confusing dream where you’re the star—but also sometimes the confused extra in the background. Your imagination is running wild, which is fantastic, until reality taps you on the shoulder and asks, “Hey, are you coming back anytime soon?”

This month, your emotional radar is on high alert. You’re picking up on vibes, moods, and maybe even the feelings of plants. Embrace the empathy, but maybe don’t adopt a stray neighborhood cat and start a charity fundraiser in the same week.

Mid-August might pull you between wanting to hide under your blankets and bursting out with creative energy that surprises even you. Follow the inspiration wherever it leads—but pack snacks. Emotional rollercoasters are better fueled.

Power Move: Turning daydreams into something real
Your Vibe: Mystic with a side of “please pass the popcorn”

August is your canvas, Pisces. Paint it however you feel—just don’t forget to come up for air.

The wine for you …

When you come up for air, also come up for wine! This month, try a bottle of Tomurcukbağ. As difficult as it is to find, grab any bottle you can, but preferably the Tomurcukbağ Trajan Rezerv Kalecik Karası. This is a winery that knows about both emotional rollercoasters and turning daydreams into reality. Whether you’re searching for empathy or inspiration, Tomurcukbağ can provide the support.