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★ ★ PERKS ★ ★
Think of it as a private country club’s wholesale wine night—except it’s for everyone, not just those paying tens of thousands of dollars a year for exclusive access.
Each month, The Peoples Somm hand-selects and pre-approves exceptional wines, giving TPS members access to exclusive offers and pricing that go deeper than you’ll find anywhere else.
No gatekeeping. No insider bias. Just incredible wines at incredible prices—because you’re part of the TPS community.
The TPS Report Podcast
The wine podcast you’ve been waiting for.
Join The Peoples Somm and co-host Erica Bugge (@herdailypour) as they pull back the curtain on the worlds of wine, food, travel, hospitality…and who knows what else!
With two new video episodes every month, The TPS Report tackles the conversations others avoid—exposing industry secrets, challenging conventional wisdom, sharing unforgettable stories, and delivering honest, unfiltered opinions with plenty of laughs along the way. No fluff. No corporate spin. Just authentic conversations and the hard truths you won’t hear anywhere else.
TPS NEWSLETTER
Stay connected with everything happening in the world of The Peoples Somm. Delivered monthly in an easy-to-read blog-style format, the TPS Newsletter features exclusive wine recommendations, restaurant discoveries, travel highlights, behind-the-scenes updates, industry news, upcoming events, and everything else happening within the TPS community.
It’s your monthly insider’s guide to wine, food, travel, and the stories worth talking about.
Dirty Little Secrets
Every industry has its secrets. This is where you expose them.
Submit YOUR anonymous stories from the worlds of wine, food, travel, and hospitality. If it’s juicy enough, we’ll feature it here. Every submission remains completely anonymous and may be edited to protect identities and preserve privacy.
No names. No fear. Just the truth.
Brutally Delicious
Welcome to Erica Bugge’s kitchen. These aren’t just recipes—they’re the dishes that survived the ultimate test: The Peoples Somm.
Every recipe featured here earned the TPS seal of approval on the podcast and includes step-by-step instructions, expert wine pairing recommendations, and everything you need to recreate the experience at home.
If it made the website, you know it’s Brutally Delicious.
★ ★ TRAVEL ★ ★
Planning a trip to wine country? Let us help you experience it like an insider.
As a member, you’ll have direct access to The Peoples Somm and Erica Bugge for personalized recommendations on wineries, restaurants, hotels, and hidden gems. In some cases, we may even be able to help arrange exclusive experiences to make your trip unforgettable.
This is also where members receive first priority and early access to TPS- and Erica-led trips, hosted events, and other exclusive travel opportunities.
Travel smarter. Skip the tourist traps. Experience wine country the way the insiders do.
Wine Reviews
Welcome to The Peoples Somms personal tasting library.
From everyday value wines to rare collectibles, every bottle is tasted, scored, and reviewed with complete honesty. Great wines get the recognition they deserve. Overpriced or underwhelming wines get called out.
New reviews and recommendations (or warnings) are added multiple times each week, giving you an ever-growing library of trusted, unbiased opinions to help you drink better.
