Uncorking Wine Clubs
he best wine subscription services (popularly known as “wine clubs”) allow wine enthusiasts of all knowledge levels to learn about and try new wines without setting foot in a store. Subscribers sign up online and can usually customize shipments by the types of wines (red, white, or mixed) or number of bottles. Most clubs deliver monthly, while a few ship every two months or quarterly. We focused our review on clubs that ship to large portions of the country and offer a wide selection of wines. We included popular subscription services and clubs that our readers have asked us about. We were looking for clubs that strive for transparency in sourcing and make it their mission to educate and excite subscribers by expertly selecting wines and shipping them thoughtfully. We received one shipment from each club, and we worked with industry-leading sommeliers Maryse Chevriere and Lauren Friel to taste and evaluate the included wines. In addition to evaluating wine quality, we
