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    Mercana Malbec – Very Nice

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 27, 2019 Last Updated: May 28, 2021

    Mercana Malbec – Very Nice

    Solid and savory, the Mercana Malbec from Winc. Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina. The wine obviously has some oak influence but the amount is not specified. It is also vegan friendly. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Malbec, Winc

    Folly of the Beast Pinot Noir – A Whale of A Good Deal

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 15, 2019 Last Updated: May 28, 2021

    Folly of the Beast Pinot Noir – A Whale of A Good Deal

    Darn good Pinot from a high end winemaker thanks to Winc, the Folly of the Beast Pinot Noir. 100% Pinot Noir from the Central Coast of California. The wine was aged in 30% new French oak for 12 months and is vegan friendly. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Pinot Noir, Vegan, Winc

    Finke's Sparkling White Wine Blend - Fresh and Fruity

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 8, 2019 Last Updated: May 28, 2021

    Finke's Sparkling White Wine Blend - Fresh and Fruity

    Crisp, fresh and really tasty, the Finke's Sparkling White Wine Blend from Winc. A sparkling blend of Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay from California, produced using the Charmat Method with the secondary fermentation that creates the bubbles happening in large tanks. The wine … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Sparkling Wine, Winc

    Cape Route Chenin Blanc – A Refreshing Exploration

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 31, 2019 Last Updated: May 25, 2021

    Cape Route Chenin Blanc – A Refreshing Exploration

    The Cape Route Chenin Blanc from Winc is a delicious example of one of our favorite region/variety recommendations for extreme value, South African Chenin Blanc. Chenin Blanc from two vineyards (one in Stellenbosch and one in Robertson) in Western Cape, South Africa. The … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Chenin Blanc, South Africa, Winc

    Winc Wine Club - Easy

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 26, 2019 Last Updated: August 28, 2021

    Winc Wine Club - Easy

    Are you ready for a steady supply of easy-drinking and delicious wines matched to your individual profile? If so, then Winc Wine Club is for you. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Weekly wrap-up, Winc

    Undercard Cabernet Sauvignon - A Contender

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 4, 2015 Last Updated: May 27, 2021

    Undercard Cabernet Sauvignon - A Contender

    Our latest Club W pick offers main event quality at an undercard price. Cabernet Sauvignon from Red Hills Lake County, North Coast, California. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Winc

    Funk Zone Syrah-Viognier - Gotta Have It

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 20, 2015 Last Updated: February 23, 2021

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    90% Syrah and 10% Viognier from Santa Barbara County, California. SRP of $22 and available for $17 exclusively at Club W. Sample submitted for review. From the bottle: "'Funk is fun, but it's also a state of mind' - George Clinton Funk Zone is a Syrah and Viognier blend … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Highly Recommended, Syrah, Winc

    Costa Pietra Nero d'Avola - A Little Slice of Sicily

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 9, 2014 Last Updated: February 23, 2021

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    Nero d'Avola from Sicily, Italy. Available for $13 exclusively at Club W. Sample submitted for review. From the bottle: "In Sicily, a wine-rich land where the locals have as many words for vino as the Eskimos do for snow, Nero d'Avola is bestowed as their most important … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Italy, Nero d'Avola, Winc

    Club W Wine Club Review: Brethren of the Road Syrah - Join the Cult of Tasty Wine

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 4, 2014 Last Updated: November 5, 2021

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    Syrah from Potter Valley, Mendocino County, California. Sample submitted for review. Available for $13. From Club W: "Kenny’s organic Syrah is a dead ringer for some of the great Syrahs that come out of Northern France, but his is created in the California backyard of … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Weekly wrap-up, Winc

    The Independent Chenin Blanc - Clean And Classy

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 15, 2014 Last Updated: March 1, 2021

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    BULK BUY! Chenin Blanc from Clarksburg, California. Sample submitted for review. From the bottle: "The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. 13.1% Alcohol" While Chenin Blanc from California may not be the most popular white wine choice from … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, California, Chenin Blanc, Winc

    Porter and Plot Pinot Noir - Plenty Good

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 18, 2014 Last Updated: March 1, 2021

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    Pinot Noir from Edna Valley, San Luis Obispo County, California. SRP of $19 and available for as low as $16. Sample submitted for review. 913 cases made. From the winery: "The fruit for this Pinot Noir grew among the Paragon Vineyards in Edna Valley, one of the first in … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Pinot Noir, Winc

    Butcherblock Cabernet Sauvignon - Meat Lovers Meet Your Match

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 3, 2014 Last Updated: March 1, 2021

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    Cabernet Sauvignon from California. Available for $13. Sample submitted for review. From Club W: "Once you've found a prime purveyor for your meats, there’s nothing better. This wine is an ode to all the butchers out there who are so much more than just a merchant. You … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Winc

    La Reina Torrontes - Summertime Sipping At Its Best

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 29, 2014 Last Updated: March 1, 2021

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    BULK BUY! Torrontés from Mendoza, Argentina. Available for $13. Sample submitted for review. From Club W: "Torrontés is the hottest thing to arrive from Argentina since the tango. Not to be confused with Spain’s Torrontés (that’s a completely different fruit), the … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Bulk Buy, Torrontés, Winc

    John Duval Plexus - Fantastically Good

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 19, 2013 Last Updated: March 5, 2021

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    Find all our Wine Club Reviews here. BULK BUY! 48% Shiraz, 31% Grenache and 21% Mourvedre from the Barossa Valley, Australia. SRP of $40 with an average price of $36 on Wine-Searcher, but wefound it for just $16.67 a bottle! (We have previously splurged on this one … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Australia, GSM, Winc

    Club W Wine Club Review - Delivering Delight and a Free Bottle of Wine!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 28, 2013 Last Updated: August 28, 2021

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    Find all of Club W wine picks here! [Update 6/2/2014: Worried about shipping wine in the hot summer months? Club W now uses refrigerated shipping to your closest Fedex hub when temperatures merit. The best part is that there's no cost to you! Have your wine held for pickup at … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Weekly wrap-up, Winc

    Get a free bottle of wine on your first order from Club W, exclusively through The Reverse Wine Snob

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 4, 2012 Last Updated: August 28, 2021

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    Find all our Wine Club Reviews here. This deal is now expired. Today's post comes from Club W, a wine club sourcing some of the coolest small production wine from around the world and a proud sponsor of The Reverse Wine Snob. However, it takes more than just cool wine to … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Weekly wrap-up, Winc

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