Wine Clubs

If you are new to wine, one or two wine clubs will help you find out which wines you really like (and those that you don’t). It is the perfect way of discovering new wines. If you’re not currently a member of wine clubs, you should think again.

Here’s why.

Do you generally stick to what you know?

When faced with rows and rows of unfamiliar wines in the local supermarket or liquor store, do you find that you always end up sticking to what you know? If you do branch out, it’s likely to be because you are swayed by the nicest, most appealing label or because you’ve heard someone else’s recommendation.

This can leave you feeling disappointed when you discover that you don’t like the wine. So in your quest to buy new, great tasting wines, you come away with your same old, trusted bottle of wine. Sound familiar?

Join a Wine Club

Each month or quarter (depending on the wine club), you will receive a selection of wines from around the world. These will feature a variety of whites, reds, rosé and maybe the odd sparkling or dessert wine.

You get to try wines from different grapes, countries and vineyards. You probably won’t like them all, but it’s a great way of tasting your way through a selection of new releases, customer favorites and award winning wines that you probably wouldn’t have previously chosen.

Discover What You Like

To get the most out of your wines, you need to work out what you like. To help you along the way, most clubs send you detailed information about the wines. Suggestions for food matches can also give you confidence next time you host a dinner party.

It’s also worth rating your wines as you taste them. You’ll forget how the first ones tasted by the time you finish your latest assortment. Writing down your reviews is a wonderful way to remember what you like.

Even better is to choose a club that displays customer comments on its website. That way, you’ll have an idea of what to expect from your wine before you taste it.

Wine Styles Can Help

Some of these clubs, such as the Virgin Wines Discovery Wine Club, list wines by style, such as “Classic Chardonnay”, “Oaky Aussie Chardonnay”, “Huge Reds” and “Soft and Juicy” reds.

This is useful for newcomers because it recognizes that certain grape varieties (like Chardonnay) can vary significantly in taste.

The real advantage of being a member of a club that lists wines in this way, is that it opens wine drinkers up to a wider range of wines than they might otherwise have found.

For example in the “Fragrant but Dry” category, wine drinkers will find Argentinean Torrontes as a great value alternative to a pricey French Muscat – a recommendation that you won’t get from a wine club or shop that focuses simply on a particular grape or country.

Try a Tasting Course

To help wine drinkers learn more about wine, some clubs offer tasting courses or events. Tasting wines back-to-back allows drinkers to really get a feel for how two different wines taste and, ultimately, it can help them decide what to buy in the future. Most wineries have "tasting rooms." Visit them if they are close by.

Risk Free Buying

Part of the fun of joining a wine club is tasting new wines and discovering new favorites but if you are worried about getting something you really don’t like and wouldn’t have chosen yourself, don’t worry.

Many wine clubs offer a money back guarantee, so if you come across a wine that you really can’t stomach, (pun intended) they will refund your money. This will give you more confidence in choosing your wines.

After reviewing a wide variety of these clubs on the market today, here are some of the best. They all offer exceptional wine and have very competitive pricing. Take a look at those listed below and choose the one that seems right for you.

1. The Zagat Wine Club offers the best introductory offer on the market. Not only do they have great wine, but Zagat offers the best tasting notes guide of any wine club and even gives first time buyers 4 free wine glasses.

With all that's included with this club membership, you would think the price would be the highest...but it is actually the most competitive price per bottle on the market today. You will get:

12 Bottles of High Quality Wine Every 3 Months (12 Reds, 12 Whites, or a Mixed Pack)

4 Free Wine Glasses from Professional Glassmaker Luigi Bormioli

100% Satisfaction Guarantee (Never pay for a wine you don't like!)

A Great Gift Idea

Tasting Notes with Binder

Low Introductory Price of $69.99!

Tasting Notes with Binder. These tasting notes is where you'll get your real wine education. They can help you learn more about the origins, flavors, and aromas of your wine.

If you read through these as you are drinking your wine, you will start to locate flavors and aromas you never knew existed. With enough practice, you could be naming flavors and aromas just by tasting the wines and without even looking at the notes.

2. The Cellars Wine Club offers some of the highest quality wine shipped to your door every month. You will receive two bottles of wine each month, along with an informative newsletter. Cellars is known for their high quality wine and great service.

2 Bottles of Wine Delivered Every Month

Option Between 2 Reds or 1 Red and 1 White Per Month

The Cellars Monthly Newsletter which Details the Featured Wines and their Wineries

Discounts on Wine Reorders

Gift Announcement

Option to Prepay or Pay Monthly

3 Months for $89.85 or Monthly for $29.95

3. My Wines Direct is known for offering free shipping which helps keep the costs down. Another great thing about My Wines Direct is they offer a variety of international wines. Their delicious mixed pack comes from many regions around the world, such as Chile, Spain, and California.

6 premium wines for only $79.95

Either 6 reds, 4 reds and 2 whites, or 6 whites

100% customer satisfaction guaranteed

Huge variety of wines

Free Shipping!

4. The Wall Street Journal Wine Club offers customers 12 bottles of high quality wine, a free corkscrew set, and a tasting notes binder with information about each wine. This club will give you access to a variety of different wine. You will get:

12 Bottles of Quality Wine Delivered Every Three Months

Free Corkscrew Set with Wood Box

Mixed Pack, All Reds, or All Whites

Tasting Notes with Tasting Notes Binder

100 Percent Satisfaction Guarantee

Very Reputable Brand Which Has Been Around for Years

Low Intro Price of $69.99

Cancel anytime!

You can learn the origins, flavors, and aromas of each wine as you drink it. This is definitely the best part of a wine club and can provide you with a solid wine foundation.

Every 3 months, you'll get more wine tasting note pages to add to your binder. You will never forget the wine you drink and can always order a specific case of your favorite wine for future occassions.

5. The Barclays Wine Club offers 12 bottles of quality wine, a free electric corkscrew for first time buyers, and tasting notes about each bottle. This combination gives Barclays a very competitive introductory offer. You will get:

12 Bottles of Quality Wine

Free Professional Corkscrew

Option between All Red Wines, All White Wines, or 6 of Each

Never Pay for Wine You Don't Like

Tasting Notes About Each Wine

Low Intro Price of $69.95

With the tasting notes, you can practice locating flavors and aromas in each wine and eventually start picking out flavors and aromas without using the guide. These tasting notes can really make or break a wine club. With Barclays, you'll receive in depth tasting notes wihich enhance the wine drinking experience.

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