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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!

Mercana Malbec – Very Nice

By: Jon Thorsen Last Updated: December 30, 2019

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 … [Read more...]

Published: August 27, 2019 Filed Under: Argentina, Deals, Malbec, Winc

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

By: Jon Thorsen Last Updated: December 30, 2019

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...]

Published: August 15, 2019 Filed Under: California, Deals, Pinot Noir, Vegan, Winc

Finke’s Sparkling White Wine Blend – Fresh and Fruity

By: Jon Thorsen Last Updated: December 30, 2019

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...]

Published: August 8, 2019 Filed Under: California, Deals, Sparkling Wine, Winc

Cape Route Chenin Blanc – A Refreshing Exploration

By: Jon Thorsen Last Updated: December 30, 2019

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...]

Published: July 31, 2019 Filed Under: Chenin Blanc, Deals, South Africa, Winc

Winc Wine Club – Easy

By: Jon Thorsen Last Updated: December 30, 2019

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...]

Published: July 26, 2019 Filed Under: Deals, Winc

The Complete Guide to NakedWines.com

By: Jon Thorsen Last Updated: June 9, 2020

$100 Discount at Naked Wines for Reverse Wine Snob readers

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Published: April 1, 2019 Filed Under: Wine Club Reviews

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