We've done the rounds and decided that the best wine club for Washington is Vinebox. This one-of-kind-club allows you to try before you buy, picking and choosing from shipments of tasting samples of classic, exclusive wines from European vineyards.
Most wine clubs ship to Washington but double check this before you decide which one to go with and also check out if there are any extra delivery options. Take a look at the product range to see if you like it and finally, ensure the price is right.
When you subscribe to Vinebox, you get to transform your living room into a tasting salon. This club sends you sample-sized tasters featuring exclusive reds and whites mostly from iconic European vintners. You nose and swirl your way through nine 100ml servings and when you discover one you enjoy, you can purchase a full bottle with credits built up over previous shipments. Vinebox will arrange delivery to your doorstep.
There's no chance of your glass-sized samples arriving oxidized or stale tasting because Vinebox uses smart technology to seal in all the flavors and freshness that gives personality to a varietal. They taste like they've just been poured from the bottle.
Vinebox works with premier wineries in iconic regions so you know you're getting quality. Each bottle arrives with deep-dive information on the producer, region, tasting notes, and suggestions for how to pair each wine with food for a rounder experience and deeper enjoyment.
Say goodbye to uninspiring wine with Vinebox membership.
Support exciting winemaking and be first in line to taste the fruits with Naked Wines.
When you join Naked Wines, you become part of a 300,000-strong community that funds artisanal winemaking, and you get first dibs on the product ahead of its release. Since 2008, Naked Wines has been working with innovative winemakers across iconic and lesser-known regions on both popular and up-and-coming varietals.
How it works is your membership fees are invested into the production of unique reds and whites in a range of styles. This gives producers the resources to get stuck into a project they would struggle to otherwise and you the chance to taste exclusive, handcrafted wines. As there are no middlemen, you also enjoy a 40% to 60% discount on every bottle.
Naked Wines works with an eclectic range of producers and, as well as delivering standard stills and bubblies, this club has an impressive portfolio of organic products. You can also keep in touch with a favorite producer and wax lyrical with fellow members via dedicated chat areas.
Be part of a global network supporting boutique wines with Naked Wines.
Since three friends launched Winc in 2012, the club has built up an impressive selection of products focusing on Californian products with key Old and New World regions also featuring. The range is always being updated so you know your shipments are never going to get tired.
Winc both sources the finest from its global partners and commissions production of reds, whites, and bubblies, which are made especially for members' palates. When you get the ball rolling with Winc, you answer six-question that provides an insight into your specific tastes and your first shipment mirrors this to a T. You can rate each bottle as you enjoy it, updating your profile and tailoring the next case to your precise preferences for tannic reds, oaky whites, fruity rosés, or a mix of styles you enjoy. Get a $20 discount off your first case and enjoy up to $30 of credit when you get a friend on board.
Taste the best artisanal producers have to offer with Winc.
Bright Cellars uses tasting rubric and algorithm to fashion perfect shipments filled with bottles you love.
As soon as you get on board with Bright Cellars, you answer seven questions that reveal what you like in a glass. Chocolate notes, full-body, or bright fruit - whatever floats your boat, this mini-questionnaire will provide insights for perfect shipment.
As you sip your way through each bottle, you are given the opportunity to rate it and each time you choose to do this, your profile automatically updates. Following shipments reflect this realignment with precision and you get cases that feel super-tailored.
The range of products at Bright Cellars is hand-selected from large houses and small family wineries in key regions. The proof of quality is in the pudding: only one out of 12 get the seal of approval. The portfolio is updated regularly so you get fresh and exciting shipments every time.
A trained concierge team is available if you want to discuss a change of plans.
Cutting-edge tasting technology meets the best the wine world has to offer at Bright Cellars.
Dry Farm Wines is a dream come true for anyone who enjoys a glass but wants a choice for healthier cleaner wines. Most of the products in this club's portfolio only have a 7% ABV with none going above 12.5%. The sugar levels are incredibly low as well, but you don't lose out on taste either. There's a choice of reds, whites, rosés, and sparkling club memberships.
There's another string to Dry Farm Wines' bow that makes its range even more appealing. All of the producers it works with use dry farming which means they don’t use any irrigation. The means vines have to find their own water supply, so they dig deep into the earth for nourishment, resulting in higher quality fruit and wines.
Part of this club's range hails from organic and biodynamic farming and dry farming saves billions of liters of water, so the planet likes this club too!
Great tasting quality that's kind to human and environmental health is what you get with Dry Farm Wines.
The tasting team at First Leaf samples over 10,000 wines from across the globe each year with only 2% getting the seal of approval. The quality of your bottles is so fine it makes the low membership fees even more amazing. First Leaf cuts out all middlemen giving its subscribers savings of up to 60%
When you get started with this club, you go through a 13-question survey that probes how adventurous you are and what you like to eat and drink then creates a palate profile based on your tastes. First Leaf uses this as the template for filling your case to the brim with reds and whites that will tick all your boxes.
The personalization does not stop there. As you taste each bottle, you give feedback which gets crunched in the algorithm and updates your tastes. All following shipments are shaped to shifts and changes in what you want in a Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc and other varietals.
You enjoy customized cases at perfect prices with First Leaf.
When you join Wine Insiders it's like hanging out with that friend who knows a cava stocking exciting labels at prices we appreciate. This club boasts a vibrant selection of varietals and styles from all of the main regions plus a few off the beaten track for a bit of variety.
As soon as you sign up you get an idea of the good value for money you can expect from Wine Insiders. Its introductory offer is a case of 15 of the finest including three from the impressive Bordeaux Supérieur designation all for less than $90. The all-around saving is 75% because Wine Insiders cuts out the middlemen.
You're in control of what goes into your case. Do you want a mix of Cab Sauv, Pinot Noir and other reds, Chardonnay, Sauv Blanc, and an array of whites, or a mix of both? Your call!
Enjoy shipments you can look forward to when you sign up to Wine Insiders.
Laithwaites swept across the UK first then took over the subscription scene in the US and Australia building up a membership of 700,000 on the way. This huge subscriber base enables a team of tasters to globetrot to every nook and cranny and dig out quality reds, whites, and bubblies at affordable prices. You get to decide what sort of mix you want in each case and whatever you choose, you can expect darn good value for money. This club also offers lesser-known varietals for some "spice".
Laithwaites offers you a portfolio covering a selection of styles and varietals that you wouldn't find anywhere else, giving you the chance to taste something unique in every glass. You receive a comprehensive look at the producer and region with each bottle plus notes ideas for food pairing and deep-dive tasting notes.
Its commitment to customer service has won this "Merchant of the Year" award from the International Wine Challenge.
One of the first clubs, award-winning Laithwaites is still one of the best.
Wine Of The Month Club offers an impressive range of memberships for curious palates and minds.
On the scene since the early '70s, Wine of the Month Club has a refined range of clubs for anyone who's serious about their reds and whites. Covering key varietals and styles, you can opt for a California, Napa, Pinot Noir, Bordeaux, or Organic membership from its choice of ten 2-bottle clubs and 6 and 12 bottle cases options.
Second-generation owner Paul Kalemkiarian learned everything he knows from his dad. With an ear firmly to the ground on shifting, changing trends, today he tastes hundreds of bottles each month and only allows a label into the club if he'd be happy to have it in his wine cellar.
This club is big on widening your horizons so divides your shipment bottles equally between domestic and international labels and includes tasting notes with each bottle. You'll also receive the lowdown on the winery, region, and tips on how to pair with food for a deeper experience.
Wine of the Month Club offers an irresistible mix of high-flying wine and down to earth service.
If you think public radio makes the world a better place and enjoy a glass or two, NPR Wine Club has your name all over it. You get quarterly shipments of the finest from regions that include France, Spain, Italy, and Argentina and a cut of your subscription fee goes in support of your favorite programs. The fact that the cost of your membership is so low just makes this initiative more jaw-dropping.
You get a special deal on your first shipment with three complimentary bottles. Even though following shipments are at the regular price the savings on the quality reds and whites you find in each case are something to toast.
This club is dedicated to learning, so every wine in your shipment comes with tasting notes so you can match the experience of your taste buds to tasting terms for deeper insight and enjoyment.
NPR Wine Club combines supporting public radio with sublime sipping at affordable prices.
