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Why should you get a wine of the month club? Well... I think we can both agree:
Having unique, delicious, high quality and exciting new bottles of wine, delivered right to your doorstep each month, is one of the most amazing services ever conceived.
Luckily for wine lovers, multiple wine of the month clubs have popped up over the past 10 years.
This increase in competition has led to the emergence of a few elite monthly wine clubs.
Whatever the specific club brings, a monthly wine club is one of the best ways to explore the rich world of wine.
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What Is A Wine Of The Month Club?
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A wine of the month club is a subscription service you can pay a monthly fee to receive a bottle or two of wine directly at your door. Most clubs offer multiple shipping frequencies and monthly memberships.
Some clubs specialize in wine from a specific region of the world, while others ship wines from everywhere... Just as long as they're good.
17 Best Wine of the Month Clubs
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Certain states (AL, DE, KY, MS, OK, PA, SD, UT) don't allow the direct shipment of wine.
If you live in one of these states, or if you live outside of the continental US, check out The California Wine Club. They ship everywhere in the world except Canada.
Now:
At the bottom of each section, you'll see the states that each wine club ships to.
Below you'll find a list of our favorite wine of the month clubs, which we hope you'll use to find the wine club that's right for you.
1. The Premier Series Wine Club
via: The Premier Series Wine Club
Cost:
$39.95 @ The Wine of the Month Club
Delivery Frequency:
Monthly, every other month, or quarterly
# of Bottles:
2
Red/White
All red, all white, or mixed
About The International Wine of the Month Club
A major success for the International Wine of the Month Club, the Premier Series Wine Club has been running since 1994. This is the flagship membership for the whole club.
Like the other International Wine of the Month clubs, the Premier Series focuses on international wines from the best vineyards across the world. If you want a real Rioja from the Rioja region of Spain, you'll find it in the Premier Series.
The Premier Series guarantees international, estate-bottled wines in every shipment, along with a Cellar Notes profile that describes everything you need to know about every bottle you receive.
About Their Premier Series
This is the most popular wine club on offer at The International Wine of the Month Club, and with good reason. Wine experts travel around the world to find the best and rarest vintages for all The International Wine of the Month clubs. The Premier Series combines this admirable work ethic with a focus on affordability.
For a very reasonable price, you end up with two incredible bottles of wine that won't make your wallet hurt. If you love a bottle, you can order more from the club.
Premier wines are chosen using the same thorough, 5-step process found with the Bold Reds Wine Club, which makes sure the experts "drink a lot of bad wine, so you don't have to."
Recently Featured Wines
Some of the wines recently featured by the Premier Series Wine Club include:
The Emile Beyer Tradition Pinot Blanc d'Alsace 2016 from France
The Valle Secreto Cachapoal Valley Key Malbec 2014 from Chile
The Bodegas Angel Rodriguez Martinsancho Ruedo Verdejo 2016 from Spain
The Fore Family Vineyards Napa Valley Meister Vineyard Merlot 2014 from America
As the list suggests, these wines come from all over and in every single style. Find the complete list of recent wines here.
Why It's One of the Best Wine of the Month Clubs
The Premier Series stands out because you get the same high quality found in other International Wine of the Month subscriptions ...but at a far better price.
While there's no denying these are "premier" wines, they're far more affordable than the other options here, which makes them perfect for the wine lover on a budget.
In addition, you can get an excellent mix of reds and whites, which makes it ideal for those who want to really understand the international world of wine.
Some highlights of the program:
| Worldwide Variety | Reds and whites from South America to Europe, all from the regions famous for making the best wines. |
|---|---|
| A Wine Education in Every Shipment | The Cellar Notes introduce you to the wine you're about to drink, including the vineyard, the region, the winemakers, and taste notes and ideal food pairings. |
| Choose The Combination | Whether you can only stand reds, live for whites, or like as much variety as possible, the Premier Club lets you choose the best combination for your palate. |
| Affordability | This is an extremely affordable wine club. If you buy a couple bottles a month, you can afford this. |
| Wine Re-orders | You don't just have to have a great bottle and forget about it. The Premier Series allows you to re-order your favorite bottles as many times as you want. |
Shipping and Becoming a Member
Shipping
The Premier Series Wine Club from the International Wine of the Month Club ships to all states, except: Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Utah.
Wines usually arrive the last week of every month, although the first shipment may take an extra week or two.
December shipments can arrive before Christmas, which makes for an extra nice holiday break.
Becoming a Member
You can sign up for membership on the International Wine of the Month Club site. While you're signing up, you can customize the membership to fit your needs.
2. Gold Series Wine Club
via: Gold Series Wine Club
Cost:
$37 @ Gold Medal Wine Club
Delivery Frequency:
Monthly, Every Other Month or Quarterly
# of Bottles:
2 or 4
Red/White
All Red, All White or Mixed
About Gold Medal Wine Club
The Gold Medal Wine Club was founded in the heart of California's wine country in 1992.
They pride themselves on bringing their customers unique and hard-to-find wines by, "traveling the back roads of California's famous wine regions."
They offer six different monthly wine subscriptions that contain only the finest, highest quality wines (and never bulk, private label or close out wines).
About Their Gold Series
The Gold Series club is Gold Medal's most popular wine of the month club.
It gives you access to small, boutique California wineries. These wineries are so small, and produce in such small batches, that many of their wines never even reach your local store.
What's more, most of the wines you receive will be either highly rated or medal winning bottles.
Recently Featured Wines
Miro 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon - Sonoma County
Vinum 2016 Chardonnay - Paso Robles AVA/Central Coast
Occidental Road 2013 Chardonnay - Russian River Valley AVA
Why It's One of the Best Wine of the Month Clubs
Gold Medal's Gold Series is without a doubt one of the best wine of the month clubs available.
Some highlights of the program:
| Learn and Understand | Each package has an informative newsletter that introduces you to the winery and helps you understand and appreciate their unique wine. |
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| Unique Wines | You receive wines from boutique wineries, many of which will never reach your local store. |
| Affordable | Save up to 40% off of winery retail and an additional 10% when you upgrade to their 4 bottle option. |
| High Quality | The majority of the wines you’ll receive have earned either a medal of excellence or a high rating. |
| Great Gift Options | You can easily gift a monthly wine subscription or send one of their wine gift packages to someone special. |
Shipping and Becoming a Member
Shipping
Gold Medal Wine Club ships to the District of Columbia and to all US states, with the exception of Utah.
They do not ship internationally.
Becoming a Member
To join the Gold Series Wine Club, click here. To gift this club to a friend, click here or to send one of their wine gift packages click here.
3. Bold Reds Wine Club
via: Bold Reds Wine Club
Cost:
$47 @ The International Wine of the Month Club
Delivery Frequency:
Monthly
# of Bottles:
2
Red/White:
All Red
About International Wine of the Month Club
The International Wine Club is a family run business led by president Kris Calef.
They use a distinct and stringent selection process that combines the opinions of 40 wine experts, wine lovers and wine newbies. This helps them to deliver wines that are consistently high quality with a broader appeal.
The club was founded on customer service and a strong relationship with their members. As proof of this, an impressive 98% of members surveyed would highly recommend the International Wine of the Month Club to a friend.
About Their Bold Reds Club
The incredibly unique Bold Reds Club is the only club on our list that offers only red wines… so if you already know you prefer reds, this is the best club for you.
…And the International Wine Club of the Month makes sure that reds never get boring:
They send bold, complex red wines from all over the world. They even accompany their wines with food pairings, bringing out the absolute best in every bold red.
Recently Featured Wines
Bodega Diaz Bayo Ribera del Duero Roble 2016 - Tempranillo from Spain
Tikal Natural Mendoza Malbec Syrah 2014 - Malbec, Syrah from Argentina
Jacques Girardin Clos Rousseau Premier Cru Santenay 2015 - Pinot Noir from France
Why It's One of the Best Wine of the Month Clubs
The Bold Reds Wine Club is a unique experience where red wine lovers can get exactly what they want every month.
Some highlights of their program:
| A Two-Tier Tasting Process | 40+ sommeliers and novices taste each bottle before it’s sent out, so you know you’re getting the best selection. |
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| World-Class Reds | Those 40+ tasters have access to new and old world bold red wines, so you’ll get to taste the best the world has to offer. |
| Cellar Notes | The name International Wine of the Month Club gives its tasting notes, these details about the wines and vineyard are essential to understanding what’s in your glass. |
| Thoroughly Explored Choices | Since this selection is so focused, you’ll get to try hard-to-find red wines from everywhere. |
| A Gift for Other Red-Lovers | You can send this wine club membership as a gift with a personalized message each month. |
Shipping and Becoming a Member
Shipping
The International Wine Club ships to the District of Columbia and all US states, with the exception of Alaska, Hawaii and Utah.
They do not ship internationally.
Becoming a Member
To join the International Wine Club’s Bold Reds Club (or to gift it), click here.
4. Premier Series Wine Club
via: Premier Series Wine Club
Cost:
$39 @ The California Wine Club
Delivery Frequency:
Monthly, Every Other Month or Quarterly
# of Bottles:
2
Red/White:
All Red, All White or Mixed
About The California Wine Club
In 1990, Bruce and Pam Boring founded The California Wine Club after witnessing the passion and dedication small family wineries put into each and every bottle of their wine.
For 25 years, the two have traveled throughout California to find these passionate vineyards to bring their members the distinct and delicious wines they produce.
The club is founded on exceptional customer service. Not only do they offer a 100% money back guarantee (if you receive a bad bottle or one you don't like), they also offer members a personal wine consultant.
Many of their thousands of club members have been with them for years.
Does this club sound right for you? Check out our California Wine Club review for more details.
About Their Premier Series
The Premier Series is The California Wine Club's first and most popular club.
Each month, the club features bottles from a different boutique winery.
Since these are such small wineries, you'd have to actually travel to the winery to taste many of the wines you receive in your package.
This premier club takes you on an exciting new wine adventure each month.
Recently Featured Wines
Barrel Burner 2016 Central Coast Chardonnay - Chardonnay from Paso Robles & Central Coast
Why It's One of the Best Wine of the Month Clubs
For 25 years, The California Wine Club has been a pillar and an icon of the wine delivery industry.
Some highlights of their program:
| Personal Wine Consultant | With The California Wine Club, you have access to a Personal Wine Consult who is trained to help you find wines that you'll love. |
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| Wine Adventure | A new winery each month brings you a new, distinct taste to keep you on your toes. |
| Excellent Gift Options | You can give this wine club as a gift to a friend or family member. They offer discounts on 3-month, 6-month, 9-month and 12-month subscriptions. |
| Reorder Your Favorites | Like a wine you received in your monthly package? You can reorder your favorite wines at up to 50% off of retail prices. |
| Winery Only Wines | Taste wines that can only be found in your monthly subscription box or at the actual winery. |
Shipping and Becoming a Member
Shipping
The California Wine Club ships to anywhere in the United States (including Alaska, Hawaii and the District of Columbia) and internationally.
They do not ship to Canada.
Becoming a Member
To join the Premier Series Wine Club, click here. To gift this club to a friend, click here.
5. Plonk Wine Club
via: Plonk Wine Club
Cost:
$49 @ Plonk Wine Club
Delivery Frequency:
Monthly, Quarterly, Biannually or Annually
# of Bottles:
4 or 12
Red/White:
All Red, All White or Mixed
About Plonk Wine Club
Plonk is run by world renowned wine expert Etty Lewensztain.
Etty boasts a slate of impressive wine industry accomplishments including:
- Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) certified
- American Sommelier Association certified
- Recognized as "30 Under 30" by Wine & Spirits magazine
What does all that mean?
If you join the Plonk Wine Club, you'll have a wine master choosing the wines in your monthly subscription box.
We have a full Plonk Wine Club review on the other end of that link.
About Their Wine Club
Each month, Etty searches for the best small batch and boutique wines from around the world.
She specializes in finding wines from lesser known and emerging regions, like Croatia and Portugal.`
Since these regions aren't yet commercially popular, the prices of their wines aren't inflated. This means you get exceptionally high quality wines and the absolute most for your money.
It also means that each month, your wine subscription will take you on an exciting wine adventure through different wine regions all over the world.
Plonk has 3 different monthly wine club options, their most popular being the reds club.
Recently Featured Wines
Chateau Les Croisille Calcaire Cahors Malbec 2015 - Cahors, France
Julia & Navines Cava Brut Nature NV - Penedes, Catalonia, Spain
Sergio Mottura Poggio Della Costa Grechetto 2016 - Lazio, Italy
Why It's One of the Best Wine of the Month Clubs
Plonk is a unique club infused with personality.
Some highlights of their program:
| Boutique Wines | Enjoy wines that few have heard of and even fewer will ever have the opportunity to taste. |
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| Expert Food Pairings | Perfectly pair your wine with expert food pairing suggestions from Food52. |
| 100% Guarantee | Plonk will refund you 100% if you don't love a wine. |
| Emerging Wine Regions | Explore up and coming wine regions before they reach commercial popularity. |
| High Quality Wines | Remember all of Etty's credentials above? She only sends her members the best, highest quality wines she finds. |
Shipping and Becoming a Member
Shipping
Plonk Wine Club ships to all US states, with the exception of Alaska, Arkansas, Hawaii and Utah.
They do not ship internationally or to the District of Columbia.
Becoming a Member
To join Plonk's Wine Club, click here. To send this club to a friend, click on the same link and change the delivery address to where you'd like your wine club gift sent.
6. Discovery Club
via: Discovery Club
Cost:
$69.99 @ WSJ Wines
Delivery Frequency:
Quarterly
# of Bottles:
12
Red/White:
All Red, All White or Mixed
About WSJ Wines
WSJ Wines is the wine arm of the world renowned newspaper the Wall Street Journal.
Why does a newspaper have a wine club?
The club started as a value added service, to bring high quality wines to their member, but WSJ quickly realized is that their name opened a lot of doors.
They're able to get the best quality wines, from to the most prestigious wine makers, all at an insanely low price.
About Their Discovery Club
The allure of the Discovery Club is simple: high quality wine at a very affordable price.
WSJ Wines have also backed their wine club with two strong quality guarantees:
- If you don't like a wine, you don't pay for it.
- You can view the wines in your package before they're sent (and change any that you don't like).
You can also view and read about wines that WSJ Wines has recently sent to their members (on this page) before you sign up for the club.
Recently Featured Wines
There is no list of recently featured wines in the WSJ discovery club.
Why It's One of the Best Wine of the Month Clubs
WSJ Wines is a big name that delivers big wines.
Some highlights of their program:
| International Adventure | Taste wines from all over the world from California Cabernet to French Pinot Noir. |
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| Extremely Affordable | Your first order is just $69.99 for 12 bottles (or $5.84 per bottle). |
| 100% Guarantee | If you don't like a bottle for any reason, you're refunded in full. |
| Sign Up Perks | When you sign up, you get 5 free wine gifts: a lever-action corkscrew, a foil cutter, a drip stop and a stopper. |
| High Quality | Leveraging their ubiquitous name, WSJ can get the highest quality wines at the best prices. |
Shipping and Becoming a Member
Shipping
WSJ Wines ships to 32 states and to the District of Columbia.
They do not ship internationally or to the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Mississippi, Montana, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah or Vermont.
Becoming a Member
To join WSJ Wine's Discovery Club, click here. If you'd like to gift this membership, just click on the same link and change the delivery address to where you'd like your wine club gift sent.
7. Classic Series
via: Classic Series
Cost:
$22 @ Wine of the Month Club
Delivery Frequency:
Monthly, Every Other Month or Quarterly
# of Bottles:
2
Red/White:
All Red, All White or Mixed
About Wine of the Month Club
Founded in 1972, Wine of the Month Club was the first ever monthly wine club.
They were founded on a simple motto that clearly expresses their dedication to customer service and quality:
About Their Classic Series
The Classic Series was the Wine of the Month Club's original subscription (making it the first ever monthly wine club option).
Each month, Paul Kalemkiarian, Jr. hand selects your wines from a rigorous selection process where he tastes over 400 wines.
Backed by their money back guarantee, and at only $11 per bottle, this club screams quality and value.
Recently Featured Wines
Spellbound 2015 Chardonnay - California
Why It's One of the Best Wine of the Month Clubs
Wine of the Month Club is the original wine club and have more experience than another other club out there. This experience is clearly seen in each monthly package they send.
Some of the highlights of their program:
"You never pay for a wine you do not like."
That statement was made by founder Paul Kalemkiarian and is honored by current president, and Paul's son, Paul Kalemkiarian, Jr.
| Ridiculously Affordable | The Classic Series wine of the month club is just $22/month. That means you're getting a high quality bottle of wine for just $11. |
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| The Original | Not only did they conceive the idea of "wine to your door", they've been doing it longer than anyone else. |
| Countless Gift Options | From wine baskets to quarterly wine cases to their hugely popular monthly wine subscriptions, Wine of the Month has a perfect gift option for someone special. |
| 100% Guaranteed | You'll love your wine or Wine of the Month Club will give you your money back. |
| High Quality | Under 1% of the wines sampled by Paul Kalemkiarian, Jr. ever makes it to your doorstep. |
Shipping and Becoming a Member
Shipping
Wine of the Month Club ships to 29 states.
They do not ship internationally, to the District of Columbia or to the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah or Vermont.
Becoming a Member
To join the Classic Series club, click here. To gift this club to a friend click here or to send a quarterly wine case, click here.
8. Winc Wine Club
via: Winc Wine Club
Cost:
$39 @ Winc
Delivery Frequency:
Monthly
# of Bottles:
3, 6 or 12
Red/White:
All Red, All White or Mixed
About Club W
Winc is a "direct-to-consumer" winery located in California's sunny Central Coast.
They work with the best winemakers and vineyards worldwide to provide their members with the absolute highest quality wines.
One of the big perks of their club is that each and every one of the wines they send is completely exclusive (you can't buy ANY of them in your local stores).
Our Winc review can be found here.
About Their Winc Experience
The Winc Experience starts with a simple 6 question survey. You'll answer questions like:
"How do you like your coffee?"
"Do you like citrus?"
"How do you feel about salt?"
These questions help Winc develop your unique "Palate Profile".
Using this, Winc will recommend a handful of wines that they think you'll love.
From these recommendations, you select the wines that sound interesting and they'll be added to your monthly wine box.
Recently Featured Wines
2017 Restless Earth Grenache - Santa Barbara, California
2017 Porter & Plot Cabernet Sauvignon - Mendocino, California
2016 Selected Works Pinot Noir - Santa Barbara, California
Why It's One of the Best Wine of the Month Clubs
Club W's unique setup make them a great wine club for anyone who wants to learn the intricacies of the different types of wines.
Some of the highlights of their program:
| Tastemaker Videos | Most monthly wine clubs will feature some sort of tasting notes along with your monthly subscription. Winc takes these to another level with their Tastemaker videos. These short videos give you an informative overview of each and every wine you receive. |
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| No Middlemen | Winc works directly with winemakers. This means you'll get a higher quality wine at a lower price. |
| 100% Guarantee | Winc will refund you in full if you receive a bad bottle or for any bottle you didn't like. |
| Wine App | Using their mobile app you can add or remove bottles or skip a shipment from wherever you are. |
| Personalized Wine Selections | Based on your Palate Profile, Winc will recommend wines specific to your tastes. |
Shipping and Becoming a Member
Shipping
Winc ships to the District of Columbia and all US states with the exception of Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Hawaii, Kentucky, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota and Utah.
They do not ship internationally.
Becoming a Member
To join the Winc Experience, click here. If you'd like to gift this membership, just click on the same link and change the delivery address after completing the Palate Profile.
9. 4 Season Wine Club
via: Laithwaite's Wine
Cost:
$69.99 @ Laithwaite's Wine
Delivery Frequency:
Quarterly
# of Bottles:
12
Red/White:
All Red, All White or Mixed
About Laithwaite's Wine
Back in 1969, Tony Laithwaite founded a small company called Bordeaux Direct.
The company brought fine wines from France's Bordeaux region back to its customers in the UK. To get these wines from France, and to secure the best prices for his customers, Tony would travel directly to the French wineries.
It was a simple, but highly sought after service.
Bordeaux Direct quickly grew into Laithwaite's Wine which, today, delivers wine to over 700,000 customers worldwide.
Their rapid growth was largely due to Tony negotiating directly with wineries, a practice that the company still uses today.
About Their 4 Seasons Wine Club
Laithwaite's 4 Seasons Wine Club is an excellent option if you're looking to try a monthly wine club for the first time.
For your first case, they'll send you 12 high quality bottles of wine for just $69.99. That's just $5.84 per bottle.
Once Laithwaite's Wines has proved the caliber of their club to you, their quarterly wine club is just $139.99.
Recently Featured Wines
There is no list for recently featured wines from the 4 Seasons Wine Club, but they have an online store where you can buy the bottles you love. You can even search by alcohol percentage.
Why It's One of the Best Wine of the Month Clubs
Affordability makes this a great wine club for first timers; Laithwaite's industry experience and their dedication to their customers make it a great wine club for everyone else.
Some of the highlights of their program:
| 100% Guarantee | If you don't like a bottle for any reason, they'll send you a full refund. |
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| Personalized Cases | Tell Laithwaite's Wines which bottles you do and don't like and your next shipment will be tailored to your specific tastes. |
| Ridiculously Affordable | Their introductory offer gives you 12 wines for just $69.99. That means you're only paying $5.84 per bottle. |
| Completely Customizable | You can view the wines scheduled to be sent in your next shipment, change these wines or delay delivery. |
| High Quality Wine | Each month you'll receive medal winning wines from all over the world, including iconic wine regions like Bordeaux and Burgundy. |
Shipping and Becoming a Member
Shipping
Laithwaite ships to 32 states and to the District of Columbia.
They do not ship internationally or to the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Mississippi, Montana, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, or Vermont.
Becoming a Member
To become a member of Laithwaite's 4 Seasons Wine Club, click here. If you'd like to gift this membership, just click on the same link and change the delivery address to where you'd like your wine club gift sent.
10. International Wine Club
via: Cellars Wine Club
Cost:
$46 @ Cellars Wine Club
Delivery Frequency:
Monthly, Every Other Month or Quarterly
# of Bottles:
2
Red/White:
All Red or Mixed
About Cellars Wine Club
Cellars Wine Club was founded in Seattle, Washington in 1999.
They started as a small online club, but grew quickly into one of the leading monthly wine delivery clubs.
It's a club founded by wine lovers, for wine lovers.
About Their International Wine Club
Cellar's most popular wine club is their International Wine Club.
As the name suggests, the International Wine Club allows you to sample wines from all over the world.
One month may bring you an Australian Shiraz, the next an Italian Sangiovese.
Recently Featured Wines
Cellars Wine Club does not have a list of recently featured wines for their International Wine Club.
Why It's One of the Best Wine of the Month Clubs
Every month, Cellars Wine Club will take you on new and exciting global wine adventure.
Some highlights of their program:
| A World of Wines | Taste the nuances of different wines from all over the world. |
|---|---|
| Tasting Note | Detailed tasting notes help you dig deeper into the wine you're drinking and the winery that produced it. |
| High Quality Wines Only | Cellars was founded by wine lovers and experts. Only their top picks make it into your month wine box. |
| Great Gift Options | You can send any of their standard wine clubs as a gift or you can send someone special a quarterly case. |
| Transparent Wine Selections | Before you join the International Wine Club, you can see what wines they've recently sent (on this page). |
Shipping and Becoming a Member
Shipping
Cellars ships to the District of Columbia and all US states, with the exception of Alaska, Hawaii, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Texas and Utah.
They do not ship internationally.
Becoming a Member
To join Cellar's International Wine Club, click here. To gift the International Wine Club to a friend click here or to see all their gift options click here.
11. Tasting Room
via: Tasting Room
Cost:
$149 @ Tasting Room
Delivery Frequency:
Quarterly
# of Bottles:
12
Red/White:
All Red, All White or Mixed
About Lot18
Lot18 was founded by a group of sommeliers based on a simple idea:
"If we wouldn't spend our own money on a wine, we don't make it available on Lot18."
They look for $10 bottles that taste like $25, and $25 bottles that taste like $50.
Lot18 even invented a patented machine that allows them to move wine from regular sized bottles into mini bottles. This helps them deliver an extremely exciting wine experience you'll see more about below.
About Their Tasting Room
Tasting Room is the most unique wine of the month club on our list.
After you join their club, you're sent a tasting kit with 6 mini bottles of wine. With these 6 mini bottles, you're guided through a fun, interactive wine tasting where you specify the wines you do and don't like.
These ratings help Tasting Room become a sort of Pandora for wines. They immediately send you 12 full sized bottles personalized to your specific taste profile.
With each quarterly shipment, you can rate the wines you received.
The more information you give them, the closer they'll get to sending you a near perfect box every time.
For our full Tasting Room review, click the link.
Recently Featured Wines
2016 Zeste! Central Coast Sauvignon Blanc - Central Coast, California
2016 Curieuse Pays d'Oc Viognier - Pays D'Oc, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
2016 Tengo Yecla Monastrell - Yecla, Murcia, Spain
Why It's One of the Best Wine of the Month Clubs
Lot18 brings something completely new, unique and exciting to the wine industry.
Some highlights of their program:
| Unique and Exciting Gift Options | They have a couple unique gift options including their interactive tasting profile and 12 personalized bottles of wine. |
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| Food Pairings | In your quarterly case, you'll receive pairing recommendations for the best dishes and types of cuisine to compliment your wines. |
| High Quality, Affordable Wine | Lot18 offers 40% off the retail price. At $149 for 12 bottles, you're paying around $12.50 for a high quality bottle of wine. |
| Completely Unique Experience | No other wine club offers the unique and fun experience of Lot18's interactive tasting. |
| Personalized Wines | Because of their Pandora-like rating system, the wines you receive from Lot18 will be wines you love. |
Shipping and Becoming a Member
Shipping
Lot18 ships to the District of Columbia and all US states, with the exception of Alaska, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Utah and Vermont.
They do not ship internationally.
Becoming a Member
To become a member of Tasting Room, click here. To gift their interactive tasting plus the full 12 personalized bottles, click here. To see all their gift options, click here.
12. Bright Cellars
via: Bright Cellars Inc.
Cost:
Delivery Frequency:
Monthly
# of Bottles:
4
Red/White:
All red, All white or Mixed
About Bright Cellars
Bright Cellars is a wine subscription service started in 2014 by MIT graduates Richard Yau and Joe Laurendi. Their goal was to connect great people with great wine and now they and their team of nearly 40 employees do just that.
Bright Cellars is different than other wine of the month clubs in that they show you the wines they've selected for you based on your tasting preferences (you take a tasting preference quiz before you order) and customer reviews. So there are no surprises when you receive your wine and they take all the guess work out of which wine you'll like.
For our full Bright Cellars Review, just follow the link to our TheUnbox site.
Recently Featured Wines
Avast Sauvignon Blanc 2017 - Marlborough, New Zealand
La Cueca Sauvignon Blanc 2018 - Valle Central, Chile
Batik Muscat of Alexandria 2017 - California, USA
Why It's One of the Best Wine of the Month Clubs
Perks! Who doesn't love them? Bright Cellars has plenty.
| No Guesswork | Take the 7 question quiz and see which wines are best for your palate. |
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| Free Bottles! | Refer a friend to Bright Cellars to earn points that can be redeemed for more bottles. |
| Bottle Replacement | If you receive a bottle of wine you don't love, Bright Cellars will replace it for free in your next shipment. |
| High Standards | Out of all the bottles of wine Bright Cellars tastes, only 1 in 12 make it into the monthly boxes. |
| Brand Shop | Bright Cellars Branded shirts, coasters, and a cheese pairing board are available in the brand shop. |
Shipping and Becoming a Member
Shipping
Shipping is a flat rate of $8 and we couldn't find any information on whether or not Bright Cellars has restrictions on which States they ship to.
They do not ship internationally.
Becoming a Member
To become a member of Bright Cellars, click this link and start the tasting profile quiz!
13. Wine Awesomeness
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Cost:
Starts at $39 @ Wine Awesomeness
Delivery Frequency:
Monthly, Quarterly, Bi-Yearly, Yearly
# of Bottles:
3 or 6
Red/White:
All red, All White, or Mixed
About Wine Awesomeness
Wine Awesomeness is another unique wine of the month club for a number of reasons. For one, they're one of the only wine clubs on this list that ships cans of wine, which have become increasingly popular in recent years.
The club ships boxes of artisanal hand-picked wine from around the world in monthly themed boxes called the Monthly Journey.
Each Monthly Journey box comes with, "thebacklabel: a mini-mag containing awesome content, recipes, perfect playlists and articles to help you learn all about the vino you're about to fall in love with."
Here's a link to our full Wine Awesomeness review.
Recently Featured Monthly Journeys
Why It's One of the Best Wine of the Month Clubs
Wine Awesomeness has some great perks worth checking out.
| Cheap to Start! | Introductory pricing ensures you can try Wine Awesomeness at a discount before you decide whether or not to commit to more months. |
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| Monthly Member Perks | Members have access to frequent deals on wine and accessories. They also receive a monthly magazine, theblacklabel with each shipment. |
| Canned Wine | Along with bottles, Wine Awesomeness occasionally ships the newly-popular wine in a can. |
| Gift Cards | Want to give the gift of wine but don't know your giftee's preferences? Buy a Wine Awesomeness gift card instead! |
| Free Shipping! | Who doesn't love free shipping? |
Shipping and Becoming a Member
Shipping
Wine Awesomeness ships to the 48 continental US States, except States where alcohol shipments are illegal.
They do not ship overseas.
Becoming a Member
To become a member of Wine Awesomeness, click here and start your Monthly Journey.
14. Vinebox
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Cost:
Delivery Frequency:
Quarterly, Yearly, One-Time
# of Bottles:
9 Glasses (10cl)
Red/White:
Red, White, and Mix
About Vinebox
Vinebox is wine of the month club that ships in-season, sustainably sourced wines from small wineries throughout Europe. However...
Instead of shipping full 750mL bottles, Vinebox ships "9 perfectly crafted 10 cl glasses of wine, as well as detailed information about the wines" directly to your door every 3 months or once a year.
That's 6 reds, 2 whites, and 1 rosé, however, the club does take your preferences for white or red into account.
So it's pretty much perfect for people who like to as much wine as they possibly can. And according to the Vinebox website, the wines they ship are wines you won't find in boutiques or supermarkets.
Want to see our full Vinebox review? You know what to do. Check it out on our TheUnbox site.
Recently Featured Boxes
The first quarter 2018 box is called A Toast to Organic Wines and is filled strictly with organic wines from across Europe.
We found no information on past boxes.
Why It's One of the Best Wine of the Month Clubs
Vinebox is one of our favorite wine of the month clubs because of how unique it is. But there are plenty of other perks too!
| Gifting Made Easy | When placing a gift order, you select the date for your giftee to be notified and you can also send a personalized message! |
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| Bottle Credits | Depending on the membership, members receive either a $15 or $30 credit with each box they receive. This credit can go towards buying bottles of the wines featured in Vinebox from their website. |
| Science! | Vinebox uses a close-nitrogen environment when transferring wines to their glasses, which means their wines never come into contact with flavor-ruining oxygen. |
| Exceptional Variety | The 10cl glasses make narrowing down your wine preferences much more practical and affordable. |
| TLC | The smaller the winery, the greater the passion. Vinebox doesn't ship bulk juice. |
Shipping and Becoming a Member
Shipping
Vinebox does NOT ship to Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Hawaii, Kentucky, Mississippi, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah and Vermont.
They are unable to ship to PO boxes or outside the US.
Becoming a Member
To become a member of Vinebox, click here to get started.
15. Harry and David Wine Club
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About Harry and David
Harry & David is a gourmet gifts company based out of Oregon that was founded in 1934 by brothers Harry and David Rosenberg. They were one of the first people in the US to start a catalog mail order company.
For our full Harry & David review, click that link.
About Harry and David's Wine Club
The Harry & David wine club ships 2 bottles of their self-made wine (one red, one white) strictly from Oregon each month. So if you like Oregon wine, this club might be perfect for you.
Recently Featured Wines
Harry & David select their wines based on season, and since they make their own wine, you can expect to receive all the typical wines you'd receive in any other box, just with the Harry & David branding.
Why It's One of the Best Wine of the Month Clubs
While it may not be the flashiest wine club, Harry & David has plenty of benefits.
| Oregon Only! | Sometimes variety isn't the spice of life. All of their wines are made in Oregon. |
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| Nearly a Century of Experience | Harry & David has been shipping gourmet gifts via mail for nearly 100 years, so it's safe to say they know what they're doing. |
| Shipping Frequency | With 3 month, 6 month, and 12 month subscription options, it's easy to keep your wine rack stocked. |
| Other Clubs! | Like we said above, Harry & David doesn't ship only wine. There are countless other gifts and clubs you can purchase. |
Shipping and Becoming a Member
Shipping
Harry & David's wine club does not ship to Kentucky, West Virginia, Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, & Georgia.
Shipping rates are variable depending on where you live.
Becoming a Member
To become a member of this wine club, follow the link.
16. American Cellars Wine Club
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Cost:
Delivery Frequency:
Monthly, Bi-Monthly, Quarterly
# of Bottles:
3, 4, 6, 8, or 12
Red/White:
Red, White, or Mixed
About Vinesse
Vinesse was founded in 1993 by a small group of friends who placed an ad in a magazine and received an alarming number of responses for people who wanted to try their club, the American Cellars Wine Club.
Since then, Vinesse has branched out to have 15 entirely different wine clubs to meet everyone's expectations and preferences.
For our full American Cellars Vinesse Wine Club review, go ahead and follow that link to our TheUnbox site.
About The American Cellars Wine Club
The American Cellars Wine Club is Vinesse's first and most popular club, which has always featured limited-run wines from small, diamond-in-the-rough wineries and boutiques all across America, "with a light sprinkling of the most exquisite international flavors."
Recently Featured Wines
Vinesse doesn't have a list of recently featured wines in the American Cellar's Wine Club, but they do have an online store where you can buy the wines featured in all of their clubs. We were hoping there was a search filter that allowed you to search by wine club, but alas, there is not.
Why It's One of the Best Wine of the Month Clubs
| History & Experience | With over 20 years in the industry of shipping fine artisan wines, Vinesse has the experience necessary to choose only the best. |
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| Occasional Overseas Wines | Even if you can't get enough of American wines, it's still nice to get a little surprise from somewhere else once in a while. |
| Wine Tote! | If you remain a member for long enough, you'll receive a 6-piece insulated wine tote with your third shipment. It's a $38 value! |
| Online Resources | Vinesse offers plenty of online resources to help you better understand and appreciate the wines you receive. |
| Tasting Notes | With each shipment of wine, you'll receive personalized tasting notes specific to the wines you receive. |
Shipping and Becoming a Member
Shipping
Vinesse ships to all U.S. States except Kentucky, West Virginia, Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, & Georgia. If you'd like to receive wine but live in one of these States, the club recommends visiting their friends at freethegrapes.org/
Shipping rates depend on where you live (taxes) and how many bottles you order. For more info, click here.
Becoming a Member
Becoming a member of Vinesse is as easy as following this blue thing right here (or purple if you've already clicked it!)
17. Firstleaf
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Cost:
Delivery Frequency:
Monthly, Bi-Monthly, Quarterly
# of Bottles:
First shipment - 3
Following Shipments - 6
Red/White:
Red, White, or Both
About Firstleaf
Firstleaf was founded in 2016 by a guy by the name of Philip James who just wanted to deliver monthly wines from around the world to folks at a more reasonable price than they'd find if dealing with distributors and importers.
Before you become a member of Firstleaf, you take a personalized tasting profile quiz to help the club determine which wines you'll be most happy with. Customer reviews of each wine also play a part in how the club selects wine.
Read our full Firstleaf review on our TheUnbox site.
Recently Featured Wines
Pip + Plow 2016 Merlot - Eastern Washington
Caligrafica 2016 Classic Red - Lodi, CA
Heliograph Estates 2014 Grenache - Côtes Catalanes, France.
Why It's One of the Best Wine of the Month Clubs
| Introductory Price! | If you're in the mood to try out a new club at a cheaper price than the others, Firstleaf's introductory price of $20 ($5/bottle + another $5 for shipping) is a steal. Following shipments come with 6 bottles and cost $80 + $10 for shipping. |
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| Cancel Anytime | Furthermore, you can cancel after you receive your first order... But why would you? You'll probably be so satisfied you'll stay a member. |
| Personalized Shipments | Based on your quiz answers and reviews of each wine you receive, your monthly shipments will begin to tailor themselves to your tastes over time. |
| Wine Discounts! | As a member of Firstleaf, you'll only spend $13.33 on nearly every bottle in their bottle shop. So reordering is cheap and easy! |
| Swap 'Em Out | Before you box ships, you have the option to swap out any bottles you don't want. It's super personal. |
Shipping and Becoming a Member
Shipping
Firstleaf ships to all U.S. States except Kentucky, West Virginia, Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Alaska & Hawaii. They do not ship outside the U.S.
Shipping costs are $5 for the first shipment and $10 for all following shipments. Taxes vary based on the State you live in.
Becoming a Member
Wanna become a member of Firstleaf? Do we have to say it?
Gifts For Wine Lovers
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Think fine wines are the only wine-related gifts out there? Far from it!
We're a little past the holiday season but it's never too early to stat buying Christmas gift ideas!
And there are plenty of gifts for wine lovers out there worth checking out.
How To Pick The Best Wine Of The Month Club
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With so many options, we know how hard it is to find the right wine of the month club for you. So just take a deep breath and follow these steps.
1. What Do You Like?
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This is the most important thing you can ask yourself when choosing a wine club. Not a fan of Oregon wines? Harry & David probably isn't for you.
2. What Does Your Giftee Like?
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If you're buying the wine club as a gift for a friend or loved one, you can just ask them what kind of wine they like and make up a reason why you asked. It's a white lie that truly won't do any harm.
3. Think About Cost
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Which clubs are in your budget? Which clubs aren't?
4. Make a List
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This should technically be the first thing you do. Having a physical list where you can check off clubs that aren't right for you will make finding the perfect club much easier.
5. Consider The Perks
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Each club has different benefits for members. Which benefits give you the best bang for your buck?
More Of The Month Clubs
You don't have to pair a wine club with anything else... But we recommend it!
- Everyone knows cheese goes with wine. Try a cheese of the month club!
- There are countless beer of the month clubs if beer is more your style.
- Who doesn't love bacon? Well... Vegetarians and vegans probably won't want a bacon of the month club...
- Puff, puff, puff with a cigar of the month club. Just don't inhale.
- For the beer lover in your life who has a very specific taste in beers (like sours!), beer gifts might be your best bet.
In Conclusion
A wine of the month club is one of the best ways to explore the wonderful (and tasty) world of wine. They allow you to taste new, unique, high quality wines each month from the comfort of your own home.
Whether you're joining one for yourself, or signing up a friend as a gift, it's a choice you won't regret!
