Chaucers Wine Club Review

The Chaucers Wine Club...
Has Exclusivity, But is Low on Options

If you like dessert wines, or enjoy the nuances of special blends and other wine-making specialties, you'll fall in love with Chaucers Wine Club... but if you want a world tour, look elsewhere.

If There's Only One Plan, It'd Better Be Good!

This wine club differs from a lot of the big-budget and store-driven clubs out there. It is run by a small group of wine-making professionals without all the bells and whistles like celebrity chef pairings or major magazine partnerships.

While you might not like the fact that Chaucers offers a single membership plan, it's a well-priced and conveniently shipped package by all accounts. Just make sure you're into sweeter wines and mixes from the Santa Cruz region that aren't under your precise control.

This club ships three bottles of the SAME WINE on a quarterly basis. If you're into variety, or you're hoping to get a feel for what you like in wine as you sample the regions of the world, this obviously just won't do for you. But if you've had a great bottle before without a ready replacement once the last drop is gone, you'll appreciate the three-bottle "bulk" shipped out by Chaucers.

Extra Incentives – Feel Like Wine Nobility

One of the things that Chaucers does best – a strength frequently noted in reviews - is the creation of special events for its members. It also provides extra benefits and goodies that a lot of major wine clubs ignore.

You'll get a 20% discount on all wine and accessory purchases, a newsletter membership, special tasting opportunities on exclusive bottles, and your wines will be sourced from specially designated cuvees. You'll also be invited to seasonal BBQ and harvest parties, along with other exclusive events - even educational seminars - that can give you a glimpse of the wine-making world.

Pricing Personalization

If you consider the extra perks offered by Chaucers, you might be tempted to suspect that the prices will be high. But at $35 - $50 per quarterly shipment of 3 bottles, including freight and any taxes, the price is very competitive. This price bargain holds even if you won't be receiving 90-point rated selections out of the latest international publication.

Exceptional customer service is noted by members of this club, many of whom report feeling especially welcomed and appreciated by the Chaucers staff. If you want lots of a good thing, enjoy dessert-style fruit wines and meads, and like to feel personally attended to, Chaucers Wine Club is likely an excellent choice for you.

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