Winc has to be the best choice if you're looking for a top-class wine club that knows its Rieslings. From lean and tropical styles to the bright, tart, and aromatic, Winc has curated a fine range of this classic German varietal from boutique winemakers that put a unique stamp on the mix.
Finding a club that has the range of Rieslings you want plus good value go hand in hand so weigh up both as you're searching for the ideal club. You also want to check out how frequent deliveries are and if there's flexibility on bottle quantities to fit your plans.
Today Winc is going strong with a large and loyal membership that elegantly guzzles their Golden State gems.
You don't normally see the words "California" and "Riesling" in the same sentence but Winc has pulled this off with panache in its fine range made from this cool-climate loving German grape in one of the world's warmest regions. A selection of artisanal Rieslings come in lean, elegant, dry styles at one end of the scale and fruity, sweet takes at the other.
It all reflects Winc's commitment to finding the bravest, boldest, and best artisanal wineries producing some of the finest jewels in California.
As soon as you get going with Winc, you answer a few questions in the amount of time it takes you to pour yourself a glass and – voilà– you home in on what your palate likes. All your shipments mirror your preferences.
Winc also throws money-saving goodies your way. For instance, when you invite a friend to be a member, you get up to $30 in credit.
If you're looking for individually made Rieslings and other emblematic varietals, Winc gets you to the front of the line.
No doubt answering many wine prayers, it sends smart glass-sized samples you can try before splurging.
Sick of opening your wine club shipment and finding every single bottle is a disappointment - and you're stuck with them? If this sounds familiar, you'll love Vinebox.
It takes the pain out of "meh" bottles hanging around by only sending you 100ml-sized tasting portions that you can nose, swirl, and sip until you find something that you enjoy.
You get a shipment every three months and can expect reds, whites, and rosés that are exclusive to Vinebox.
Membership includes free shipping, priority access to new releases, and quarterly credits you build up and cash in when you decide you want a full bottle of one of the tasters. Vinebox fixes up delivery of your top picks for you.
No more using that white for spritzers because that's all it's good for or mixing that red with cola just to get through it. Just exemplary wines every time.
Vinebox is super-cool if you want to cut to the chase and want to choose, enthuse, and muse about what you're sipping!
Wine of the month club has decades of experience sussing out what its members want and hits the bullseye with its carefully crafted packages.
A proud original, the Wine of the Month Club gets through hundreds of tasting each month in the search of something that will make its members' palates dance. So exacting are its standards that only a minuscule number make it through and into its club packages. You always know you're getting premier-class shipments of classics plus second-generation owner Paul Kalemkiarian loves digging out lesser-known wineries making exceptional Chardonnays, Merlots, and Rieslings to add spice to your case. He sees himself as your guide to all that's worth drinking and sharing.
Boasting a wider range of clubs than most which cover Old and New-World styles, it has ten 2-bottle clubs, plus options for 6 and 12 bottle cases. In each delivery, you receive an extensive newsletter that covers the origins of your wines, comprehensive tasting notes, and tips about what recipes go best with each.
A seamless blend of good old-fashioned and savvy modern approaches, the Wine of the Month Club has a great range of packages at wallet-friendly prices.
As soon as you start your First Leaf journey, you answer a few probing questions that determine what our tastes are. Do you like medium-bodied, fruity reds or highly acidic, fresh whites? Have a soft spot for red blends? How about tannins and sugar levels? It all goes into a secure data machine and - presto - your shipments reflect your preferences.
As you sip your way through your bottles, you rate them which in turn calibrates your preference profile so that the next case that arrives is curated to match your palate even more.
First Leaf has its own set of preferences: it likes prize winners. In fact, 92% of its offerings have won awards. It's even finicky about these stars. Its team samples over 100,000 wines representing every major region and only 2% make it. You get the cream of the crop tailored to your palate in every single shipment.
First Leaf offers a customer-centric club for fans who want shipments full of prize winners.
Naked Wines has a membership of more than 300,000 just loving its quirky range of creative, independent winemakers.
Naked Wines is super proud of talent for hunting out the best to be found in the independent, boutique space. Since 2008, this club has been discovering and cooperating with exciting producers around the globe.
As a member, you get a front seat ticket to the newest, the most innovative, and the best plus big discounts on anything you like from Naked Wines' portfolio. Your subscription fee funds projects that probably would not get off the ground otherwise, and you get first taste and dibs.
All this creativity doesn't mean you're getting wild and wacky shipments either. Naked Wines chooses its wineries carefully and you'll get plenty of classics like Riesling approached in unique ways that you'll appreciate and want to spread the word about.
You also get to keep in touch with fellow members and your favorite winemakers via dedicated chat sections.
Naked Wines gives you the chance to taste really special, good-quality wines at prices that are affordable.
If filling your cellar with the best at rock bottom prices is what a wine club means to you, you'll love Wine Insiders.
Wine Insiders Club brings you exclusive premier products from the best regions and wineries across the globe and throws in complementary accessories with each shipment.
When you join up, you get an introductory offer of 15 bottles for just shy of $90 with each working out at around $6 each. When you consider we're talking about outstanding Merlots, Cabernet Sauvignons, and Rieslings here, that is pretty irresistible. We're talking about a portfolio that boats 1,250 international awards.
Wine Insiders keeps costs low by steering clear of markups and handing the savings over to their members.
After this, you get a full case every quarter and you decide if you want all reds, whites, or a sumptuous selection of both. When you reach your second delivery, Wine Insiders throws in a complimentary Connoisseur's Deluxe 7-Piece Lever Pull Corkscrew Set which makes opening, serving, and sipping that little bit more chic.
If you like the best and want to leave it to a pro, Wine Insiders is for you.
Make a special note in your diary - your WSJ Wine shipment is coming and it's going to be full of the finest.
One of the first on the 12-bottle club scene, WSJ Wine has transformed bulk delivery into something beautiful thanks to tapping into its premier network of producers in classic regions across the globe.
You can look forward to iconic Rieslings and other iconic varietals in all their glorious expressions from top vineyards. WSJ Wines also likes to add limited edition products to shipments giving the selection in your cellar an exclusive edge.
You rate your deliveries via your online account as you sip, influencing what arrives next time. You and only you shape the character of your next shipment to fit your precise preferences for a never-ending stream of perfect 12-bottle shipments.
Whether you like dry whites, tannic reds, bubbly rosé, or Champagne, you can feel confident that they are sourced from leading châteaux and companies. If you want to best from the first, WSJ Wine is your club.
Leading club delivering fine shipments at jaw-droppingly low prices.
Started in the UK in 1969, Lathwaites has spread to the US and Australia garnering 700,000 members along the way.
Its experts are nothing short of fussy as they travel around the world, “yaying and naying” products for the club's portfolio and your quarterly deliveries. Its huge subscriber base gives it the fuel to keep a close eye on its member preferences and to dig deep to find the finest and most original so that your delivery day becomes something to raise a toast to.
Variety is the spice of life for this club. You can expect a shipment to include a range of Old and New World goodies, each with detailed tasting and food pairing notes.
You have control over your case contents. If you want all reds this time, all whites next, and a mix the time after that, the deed is done.
This award-winning club has something for newbies and connoisseurs alike - good wine at good prices.
This club fits the bill for those who will sip anything so long as it has a silver or gold sticker on it.
The Gold Medal Wine Club offers members six fantastic packages each bursting with top reds and whites plus award winners from prestigious competitions around the world.
Geared toward finer palates, this roster includes the limited-membership Diamond Club filled with luxurious, premium vintages and the Platinum Club which has nothing but the cream of the crop of award winners. The most popular is the Gold Medal Wine Club which steers clear of private labels, products with dubious labeling, and anything in bulk. The carefully crafted selection of clubs offers something for all tastes.
The Gold Medal Wine Club knows a day without wine is that little bit poorer so when you hit the road for vacation or business it will send your shipment to your temporary address. If you want to move over to another club in between shipments, you can do so with a click of your mouse.
You have the pick of the award-winner crop at The Gold Medal Wine Club.
There's no better club if your two loves in life are wine and public radio. Sip the finest while supporting the media you love.
The NPR Club gives you the chance to give a cut of your membership fee to boost public radio then to toast your contribution with a glass of the best from iconic wine regions. What's not to like?
Members enjoy a promotional discount on the first shipment and although subsequent deliveries are at the normal price, the savings on fine wines are still excellent. You also get to decide if you want all reds, whites, or a case that combines both. Tasting and food pairing notes come with each bottle, so you really get to know your stuff if you're new to wine and polish your knowledge if you're an old hand.
In addition to the quarterly deliveries, you have the option for two extra seasonal shipments to keep you stocked up over holidays. So, keep sipping your beautiful Riesling while giving much-loved radio a hand.
Share the love with public radio one glass at a time with the NPR Wine Club.
