While we can objectively rank wine clubs by their features, different types of wine drinkers might prioritize different features, so one size does not fit all. By considering who might be looking for a wine club, and why, we can steer you toward a wine club that will meet your specific needs and wants, not everyone else's.
Below you'll find our Top 3 wine clubs by each type of wine club buyer. If you've already selected which state you're shipping the wine club to, your results reflect wine clubs that can ship to your location.
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A good wine club tries to be as many things to as many people as it can. The All-Around score highlights wine clubs that go out of their way to deliver across all wine club features. The most features are included in this rating profile because we are looking for wine clubs that are best in as many classes as possible.
It's very difficult to get a five-star rating from us in the All-Around category — only 6 wine clubs have managed to do this and 3 of them are offered by the same company. We strongly recommend these 6 wine clubs.
Naked Wines isn’t really a wine club the way you might think of one — it’s a personalized wine buying service that you pay into every month and then use those funds to purchase wines when you want to. It’s perfect for a wide variety of wine drinkers.
An Italian wine club (based in Italy!) offering four different levels of Italian (and French) wine ranging from delightful everyday wine to legends meant for long-term cellaring. This is not an ordinary wine club.
This quarterly wine club features true luxury wines rated 93+ and finds California wines so exclusive that the club is limited to 500 members. You get collector-level access without the hassle of doing your own research. A lot of wines (and wine clubs) call themselves "super premium" but most of them fail to live up to the hype, this one does.
Winc set out to change the wine industry by finding new ways to get better value to wine drinkers who spend less than $15 a bottle — and they’re succeeding. By delivering a broad range of wine which appeals to every palate, Winc is a standout wine of the month club.
An old-school wine of the month club that has every detail buttoned down tight. If you want to discover interesting, well-made wines from around the world, and you want a reliable service to deliver them, The International Wine of the Month Club’s Collectors Series is a great place to start.
I already go weak in the knees for a great champagne, but the shipment I received has us wishing the next shipment would get here sooner. A mouth-watering way to explore the region of Champagne, particularly from boutique grower houses that rarely export to the United States.
If you're new to wine clubs, your biggest concerns are probably whether you'll like wine picked out for you by someone else and whether a subscription service is worth changing how you currently buy your wine. To help smooth the switch, our ratings for newcomers focus on the strength of a wine club's satisfaction guarantee, how many convenience-oriented features they offer, and the overall quality of the wine that gets delivered.
Naked Wines isn’t really a wine club the way you might think of one — it’s a personalized wine buying service that you pay into every month and then use those funds to purchase wines when you want to. It’s perfect for a wide variety of wine drinkers.
An affordably-priced personalized wine club that learns what you like as you receive, drink, and rate six-bottle shipments. Firstleaf has the most customization options of any wine club I’ve reviewed and is well worth a portion of your wine budget.
An old-school wine of the month club that has every detail buttoned down tight. If you want to discover interesting, well-made wines from around the world, and you want a reliable service to deliver them, The International Wine of the Month Club’s Collectors Series is a great place to start.
My new rating for personalized wine clubs puts an emphasis on how personalized those shipments really are. The Personalization rating also emphasizes wine quality, then wine price and satisfaction guarantee. Just because your wine is tailored to your preferences, doesn't mean you shouldn't also get high quality wine at an appropriate price.
Naked Wines isn’t really a wine club the way you might think of one — it’s a personalized wine buying service that you pay into every month and then use those funds to purchase wines when you want to. It’s perfect for a wide variety of wine drinkers.
Winc set out to change the wine industry by finding new ways to get better value to wine drinkers who spend less than $15 a bottle — and they’re succeeding. By delivering a broad range of wine which appeals to every palate, Winc is a standout wine of the month club.
An affordably-priced personalized wine club that learns what you like as you receive, drink, and rate six-bottle shipments. Firstleaf has the most customization options of any wine club I’ve reviewed and is well worth a portion of your wine budget.
My new rating for premium wine clubs reflects that the quality of the wine is the number one factor in deciding to join a premium wine subscription. Equal weight is then spread among the service offered (satisfaction guarantee, convenience features, customer service history, curation, and education).
The Top 3 Features for High-End Wine Subscriptions
An Italian wine club (based in Italy!) offering four different levels of Italian (and French) wine ranging from delightful everyday wine to legends meant for long-term cellaring. This is not an ordinary wine club.
This quarterly wine club features true luxury wines rated 93+ and finds California wines so exclusive that the club is limited to 500 members. You get collector-level access without the hassle of doing your own research. A lot of wines (and wine clubs) call themselves "super premium" but most of them fail to live up to the hype, this one does.
An old-school wine of the month club that has every detail buttoned down tight. If you want to discover interesting, well-made wines from around the world, and you want a reliable service to deliver them, The International Wine of the Month Club’s Collectors Series is a great place to start.
When you're giving a wine club as a gift, you definitely want to impress your favorite wine-lover. We've rated all of our wine clubs by their giftworthiness — ensuring you have great options for gift packaging, gift notices, and great quality wine you can be proud to give. We also consider a good mix of wine quality and customer service, since you want your generous gift to be enjoyed and hassle free.
The Top 3 Features for Gift Givers
50% Giftworthiness 25% Customer Service 25% Wine Quality
A wine club featuring hand-picked tiny-production wines from Napa, Sonoma, and other northern California wine regions. This “mom and pop” wine seller focuses on wines produced by well-known winemakers and made of grapes from premium vineyards.
This quarterly wine club features true luxury wines rated 93+ and finds California wines so exclusive that the club is limited to 500 members. You get collector-level access without the hassle of doing your own research. A lot of wines (and wine clubs) call themselves "super premium" but most of them fail to live up to the hype, this one does.
An Italian wine club (based in Italy!) offering four different levels of Italian (and French) wine ranging from delightful everyday wine to legends meant for long-term cellaring. This is not an ordinary wine club.
After 17+ years trying 1000s 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 and the best wine club gifts for any budget and for any wine preference.
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