Having a service that delivers new wines to your door sounds like something only available to the rich and famous, but that’s not so. There are subscription services out there, called monthly wine clubs, that do just that. In fact, there are so many to choose from that it can be a difficult choice to make. Each wine club has a bit of a different flair to them. The best way to decide on the best wine club for you is to try each one out. That would be expensive and a hassle. Instead, just read through our reviews.
We do an in-depth search through the pros and cons of each wine club and present the information that we found into a small little package of facts for you to unwrap. There are a few things that you will want to take into consideration when you decide which wine club you will set your heart on to ensure you are matched with the best possible wine club for you.
Bulk
Are you an avid wine drinker? Do you drink wine daily? Are you sharing your wine with family members or just for you? How many bottles of wine does your household drink each week? These questions are important to ask yourself when deciding which wine club to choose.
Most wine clubs offer a choice of how many wines they will ship to you. Some ship 2, 4, 6, or even 12 bottles of wine per shipment. Which number would be best for you?
If you don’t drink wine all that often, you wouldn’t want to enroll in a membership that has a minimum order that you wouldn’t be able to keep up with. You’ll end up paying for wine that you won’t drink.
Of course, if you are a family of four with plenty of wine drinking to be done, you would want to find a membership that would give discounts on bulk orders. This can save you money in the long run.
Adaptability
Life is hectic. Things change. Your club membership should be able to change with you.
If you are someone who’s lead a pretty predictable life and you don’t see any change in the foreseeable future, you not hold adaptability of your wine club membership of very high priority. You know what you like, you rarely change that and you’re fine with a regular routine. Great.
If you are more adventurous, or if your life seems to be thrown into chaos at any given moment because there are too many variables of change, you would want to invest in a wine club membership that gives you the ability to control some aspects.
Some things to consider would be whether you can skip a shipment or change shipping dates without penalties. If you can’t be home to receive the shipment at the given time that they expect your wine to be delivered, can you request a change in shipping?
What about your choice of wine? If you know your mom will be in town and she likes dry red wine, can you make sure to have extra varieties of dry red wine in your upcoming shipment? What if you want to try something new? What if you’ve burnt out on red wine and want only white?
Varieties
If you are a person who values variety, can your wine club membership offer you that? Do you have an expectation of a certain quality of wine? Differing wine clubs will have a certain pool of wine makers that collaborate to offer you a monthly or bimonthly supply of wine. What kind of awards have these wine makers won?
How vast is the selection of wines available to you? Can you order more of a wine that you tasted and loved? Are you able to talk to an expert to find out more about the wines that you want to select?
A wine concierge service is available with many wine club memberships. You can get great advice on wines that you will love and how to pair them with food with this service. Are you already a professional wine drinker and know what you like? This wouldn’t be of much use to you. But, if you are a novice wine drinker or want to up your wine knowledge game, a wine concierge can be of great use to you.
Many wine club memberships give you the ability to choose red, white, or mixed wine club subscriptions. Some do not. Is this an important feature for you? Do you only drink reds? This is something to consider.
Affordability
How much money are you willing to set aside for wine each month? How high of quality of wine are you wanting? Wine club memberships vary widely when it comes to price. You will want to make sure that the one you choose fits into your budget.
Some wine clubs have great introductory offers, but the price is greatly increased for the remaining shipments. Some are just an all-around good price each month. Shop around and find the perfect wine club that meets all your expectations.
