Expert reviews and tips for buying a monthly wine club—for yourself or as a gift
By selecting a state now, you will make it easier to know which wine clubs you might want to give as you read my lists and reviews.
by Nakedwines.com
Naked Wines isn’t really a wine club the way you think of one, but it’s a personalized wine buying service that you pay into on a monthly subscription so… we treat it like one. It also happens to be the most interesting wine club we’ve come across in a while.
Next ClubNaked Wines
A personalized wine club where your wines are individually chosen for you by a sommelier who gets to know your preferences. Your selections are chosen from the largest inventory of online wine available in the United States at Wine.com.
Next ClubPicked by Wine.com
by Wine Access
A surprisingly excellent wine subscription value. Wine Access, who manages this club for Sunset Magazine, has impeccable taste and a knack for finding wines of great value. The team applies these skills to their love of west coast wines, giving you one of the best six packs you’ll find at this price.
Next ClubSunset Wine Club
The Plonk wine club has always been among our favorites because of the proprietor's preference for quirky but delectable wines. Etty Klein sources interesting wines made from grapes and regions you've never heard of (and some you have). Whether you choose four, six, or twelve bottle shipments you'll be glad you picked Plonk.
Next ClubPlonk Wine Club
by SomMailier
A rare French wine club featuring affordable selections from a variety of wine regions within France. They tend to work with smaller producers offering either exceptional value or something unusual.
Next ClubSomMailier Wine Club
by The California Wine Club
This wine subscription focuses on high-end, small-production wines from small family wineries in California. It is perfect to give as a gift or to join yourself.
Next ClubHigh-End California Club
Review by: Jessyca Frederick |
After 13+ years trying 1000+ of bottles from 100+ different wine clubs, I know what it means to be a wine club worth joining. My reviews can help you find a great wine club for you (or to give as a gift) at any budget and for any wine preference.
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The best all-around wine clubs aren’t just about wine, they’re also about service, customizability, and how they stack up against other comparable wine clubs, too.
Affordability is subjective and wine clubs priced under $20 are plentiful. Sadly not all of the inexpensive clubs qualify as "the best" (or even good enough to join).
The features that make a wine club great are only part of the picture when you’re giving a gift — you also want to consider gift presentation, shipping costs, and more.
In this article:
The best wine subscriptions for generalists
The best wine subscriptions for specialists
The best wine subscription gifts
Related: More kinds of wine subscriptions
With the abundance of red wine drinkers in the US, there is no shortage of amazing red wine clubs to join — browse the best of these red wine subscriptions by price and wine region.
When you spend a lot of money on your wine, you want wine to be the focus of your wine subscription — hard to find, exclusive, top-of-the-line wine clubs worth your money.
The perfect way to send cheer or gratitude, for any occasion
With a variety of wine and gourmet snack foods in each package, wine basket gifts always impress. Thank clients and employees for their contributions to your business with these popular gifts.
Wine & Cheese gifts and Wine & Chocolate gifts, along with all gifts of wine and gourmet food, are in this section — even those that don't come in proper "baskets."
Our recommendations for one-time gifts of wine bottles and samplers
Wine Gift Sets: Why give one bottle when you can give a wine sampler of three, six, or even twelve bottles? Or a bottle of wine paired with glasses and a corkscrew? We’ve picked out some awesome wine tasting gifts for every wine drinker.
Wine in a Gift Box: Yes, you could pick up a bottle of wine and figure out how best to wrap it, or you can buy a gift that comes with its own elegant gift box presentation.
Perfect when you want to give wine-related gifts instead of wine
This is a big category and it includes wine glasses, decanters, corkscrews, wine preservation tools, wine totes, and wine chillers.
Wine Education: Introduce someone to the world of wine or expand their wine knowledge with an educational gift. Choose among classic books, aroma identification kits, and wall art.
When all else fails, you can always give electronic (or paper) wine gift cards.
How to tell if it's worth it, how to maximize your value, and how to avoid bad wine clubs.
Why we think wine clubs are worth it
How to get more value from a club
Clubs that are NOT a good deal
Beginners, Enthusiasts & Connoisseurs
There are many different paths through the world of wine, but the most common limiting factors are often price and access — how much are you willing to spend on a bottle and what kinds of wine stores do you like to shop at?
Who can deliver wine?
Where can I get wine delivered?
How can I make delivery more convenient?
Same-day wine delivery services
Terms to Know
Organic Wineries in California & France
Organic Wines Under $20 and Delivery
