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Typically, the older you get, the more you realize that you love wine. Wine is perfect for almost every occasion and the more you taste, the more you start to learn more and more about your preferences (Pinot Grigio? No, Chardonnay!). If you’re a woman who enjoys wine, it might be time to think of joining a wine club.
Wine clubs offer discounts, convenience, and even information that can help turn you into a worldly wine expert. In addition, small wineries that don’t have their own delivery systems are often working with bigger wine clubs, which means you can finally get that bottle of wine from that exclusive, small winery without having to take a long drive (or plane trip).
But… there are a lot of choices out there. How do you choose which wine club subscription is the best for you? Some wine clubs are more focused on discounts, some are more focused on information, and some have very exclusive (but really elegant) wine. Once you know what you would like to get out of your wine club, you can narrow down your search. Here are a list of some of ENTITY’s favorites.
This club has been delivering expertly selected wines each month since 1994. As a member, you have access to different services, including “Two Bottles” and “Cellar Notes.” With Two Bottles, every month you can choose between two red wines, two white wines or one of each. The wine comes from diverse international wineries. With Cellar Notes, every wine sent to you comes with detailed wine profiles, comprehensive tasting notes, vineyard histories, and suggested cuisine pairings. Membership starts at $35.95 a month plus $13 shipping and handling.
With this club, you will get great value for your money. According to the website, this club is “perfect for wine fans looking to expand their horizons and increase their knowledge.” The Discovery Club offers wines from around the world, including delectable flavors from Bordeaux and Tuscany. Discovery Club reserves 12 expertly selected wines for you to choose from every three months. Members get 20 percent savings on each case and they offer a 100 percent money-back guarantee. For new members, the first case of 15 world-class wines starts at $69.99.
All Winecrasher wines are judged and rated by top critics such as Parker, Spectator, Vinous, and Burghound. Additionally, your order comes with more than two pages about the history of the wine! All of their prices are compared on the Wine-Searcher website, so you are guaranteed to get the best price in the market. Some of the subscriptions include three red wines each month, three white wines each month, and a personally tailored club. These prices start at $49.99.
The Fat Cork Club has been featured in Forbes, CNBC, The Wall Street Journal, and Seattle Magazine. This small underground warehouse and retailer is based in Seattle and is dedicated to “grower Champagne” that is imported “straight from the families who grow the grapes – [the families] own the lines, tend the vines, and make the bubbly.” If you like your bubbly drinks at events other than New Year’s Eve, then this is the perfect club for you. Prices range from $99 per shipment of two bottles every other month to $298 per shipment of six bottles every other month.
This winery prides itself on high-quality wines. According to the website, the company lives by a simple rule: If they wouldn’t spend their own money on a wine, then they don’t make it available on Lot18. The company’s curators work closely with winemakers around the world, including those from Europe, South America, South Africa, and New Zealand. Every product offered is only offered for a limited time or until customers have purchased all available stores. The website is divided into a “Collections” section and a “Featured Offers” section. Featured wines are available at special prices for only 72 hours. The rest of the website offers half cases of wine starting at $91.98 and various other prices on French Reds, American Cabs, and Housewares.
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