The Wine.com Wine Clubs... Lots of Reputation, Comfortable Selections
I'd say there is definitely a plan for you with the Wine.com Wine Clubs, either if you're just starting out on your wine-tasting journey or if you're looking for reliable shipments of quality, time-honored wines.
Wine.com is a significant player in the worldwide stage of wine showcasing and shipments, and it shows in the company's collection of wine memberships. I'd say they are less adventurous than comparable clubs, but Wine.com is great if you have a highly selective palate. It's also a good choice if you are more experienced and are simply shopping for club convenience.
Pick Your Poison
There are 4 basic membership plans at Wine.com, each with a different set of preferences in mind.
The Discovery Tour will take you through the world's most famous regions, from Tuscany to Bordeaux and through the Napa Valley. You can select a mix of reds and whites, or stick to red wines alone; 2 bottles a month at $30 makes this plan easy to adopt.
Spring for extra rating points with the Wine.com Wines of the World plan, which ships 2 bottles in a mixed or reds-only arrangement at $40 per month. Reliable quality in these wines sourced from Australia, Italy, California, and beyond means you'll get something to rave about with each selection.
This one is a unique club offering... the Avec Eric Perfect Pairings plan features wines hand-selected by Eric Ripert and Aldo Sohm. Wines in this $60 per month plan represent a wide variety of regions and types. Two bottles are specially considered for how well they go with included recipes, making for outstanding dinner parties and special events.
If you're looking for something truly outstanding, you can't go wrong with the Wine.com 90 Point Rated plan. For $70 each month, Wine.com will ship 2 bottles of superior red wines with glowing reviews from the world's top critics, letting you luxuriate in top quality without all the research.
Go for the Goodies
All of the Wine.com Wine Clubs feature suggested pairings and descriptive overviews and tasting notes for each wine... a service I'm sure you'll appreciate while sipping.
Some of the plans offer extra benefits such as newsletter subscriptions and discounts on non-club orders. With ultra-fast shipping and great customer service, there's plenty to be happy about at Wine.com.
When Standards Matter
If your focus is on quality, without the bells and whistles of clubs that are more oriented towards emerging wineries, Wine.com is highly recommended by their happy customers as a source for monthly shipments.
The club takes care to develop a full-bodied experience; I found that customers report feeling included and catered to; something you're bound to appreciate even before and after you uncork.
