Wine Clubs

Learning about and enjoying wine is an adventure. There are always new wines to try, and new vintages of old favorites. Wines can conjure up images of far away lands and peoples, and they can remind us of special occasions and times far past.

The allure of having a new wine delivered to your doorstep, is strong for many people. It allows them to enjoy the adventure of wine, without the planning and effort. Enter the Wine Club.

At its best, a Wine Club can offer a tantalizingly easy way to discover new wines. At their worst, Wine Clubs can be an expensive way to learn which wines to avoid.

Choice is an important deciding factor. The more choices the club gives you, the more likely you are to be able to tailor a program that fits your needs. A quick Google search will reveal many choices, so take your time and shop wisely.

Shipping is problem for wine enthusiasts. In the US we are essentially 50 different countries, each with their own rules about shipping wine. A handful of states allow shipping without much hoopla, but most do not. Be sure that the wine club you chose can ship to your location.

One of the ways that has been used, with varying success, to circumvent the problem of shipping wine, is for the wine club to have a presence in your state. This means the wine club is only shipping inside the state, and regulations for this tend to be more relaxed. If you live in one of the states that prohibit the personal importation of wine, look for one of these "affiliate" wine clubs.

Here are some links for you to check out:

wine.com
Join one of our wine clubs: International Wine Cellars
The Best Beers, Wines, and Coffee - Every Month
800wine.com
Wine-of-the-Month Club at Geerlings & Wade Wine Shop