Solid and savory, the Mercana Malbec from Winc. Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina. The wine obviously has some oak influence but the … [Read more...]
Wine Club Reviews
To join a wine club, or not to join a wine club, that is the question!
Wine clubs can be great for exploring new wines you wouldn't normally find at your local wine shop. They can also be a great place to get ripped off. In this section we feature wine club reviews of some our favorites that offer wine mostly under the $20 price point.
A current trend in these clubs (for example, Club W, NakedWines.com, 90 Plus Cellars and The Italian Wine Club) is to offer private label wine that can't be found anywhere else. This has several advantages for the club – higher margins, no price comparisons, no one competing for inventory, etc. This isn't all bad for the consumer either, assuming the wine is good, as those lower margins should get passed on to you. The key then is finding the good wine and that’s what we're here to help you do!
More traditional clubs (like the Plonk Wine Club and Global Wine Cellars) try to accomplish the same thing by sourcing wine from smaller, unknown wineries. While this can be a great, you also have to be careful you're not overpaying as small production means no economies of scale and more expensive wine. We've got wine club reviews of our favorite traditional clubs in this section as well.
One more note, and this isn't specific to wine clubs but also to any wine shipped through the mail -- heat is wine's worst enemy! Even wine exposed to 80 degree temps for short periods of time can be completely ruined. Although inconvenient, make sure that your chosen wine club is active in applying their heat holds during the summer months. Remember that it's not just the temperature in your area that is a concern, but all the areas your wine must travel through to get to you.
Even better than relying on a club's heat hold policy is the option to pause your shipments over the summer. You can also check our our article on How To Buy Wine Online for more hints as well as some strategies for actually taking delivery of your wine if your working all day and not available to sign for it.
Read on for wine club reviews of some of our favorites offering inexpensive, but good, wine!
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
The Complete Guide to NakedWines.com
90 Plus Cellars Lot 148 Cabernet Sauvignon - A Jolly Good Time
The dark and deeply delicious 90 Plus Cellars Lot 148 Reserve Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander … [Read more...]
90 Plus Cellars Lot 158 Beaujolais - The Good Stuff
We haven't always been big fans of Beaujolais, but the 90 Plus Cellars Lot 158 is definitely the good stuff! Gamay from the villages … [Read more...]
90 Plus Cellars Lot 23 Old Vine Malbec - Magnificent Malbec
A fabulous representation of Malbec at a fantastic price! Malbec from the Lujan de Coyo region of Mendoza, Argentina. Fermented in … [Read more...]
90 Plus Cellars Sauvignon Blanc Lot 2 - Superb
Sauvignon Blanc lovers, this is your wine! Sauvignon Blanc from the Awatere Valley in Marlborough, New Zealand. The wine is fermented … [Read more...]
90 Plus Cellars Lot 50 Prosecco - Darn Delicious
Prosecco perfection? Prosecco sparkling wine from Veneto, Italy. The wine is fermented in stainless steel. Secondary fermentation … [Read more...]
90 Plus Cellars Lot 49 Sparkling Rosé - Beautiful (Pink) Bubbles
Double Duty! This one makes a great pick for both Christmas and New Year's. Sparkling Rosé made from Pinot Noir in Alto Adige, Italy. … [Read more...]
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