Friday, April 19, 2024

Wine Clubs: Compare


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Pros
100% satisfaction guarrantee; affordable, flexible membership; 40-50% off retail price when you reorder; thorough selection process; archives all previous selections on website; awesome newsletter; family-owned/operated since 1972
affordable membership; provides great intro to domestic & international wines; average 20% reordering discount
Cons
cannot ship to numerous states
unclear wine selection process; only three newsletters archived on website; $4 surcharge for shipping to a residence
Shipping Included
No
Yes
Cost per Bottle (Est.)
$11
$10
Membership Minimum
No
No
Wine Options
Red, White, or Combination
Red or Combination
Domestic and/or International
Domestic and International
Domestic and International
Selection
Variety of unique wines that have been produced in limited quantities from some of the best boutique wineries in the US and around the world.
Features wine from classic growing regions (ex. Italy, France, and California), as well as more recently discovered premium regions (ex. New Zealand, Chile and South Africa).
Newsletter
Yes
Yes
Shipping Options
Monthly, Bimonthly or Quarterly
Monthly, Bimonthly or Quarterly
Shipping Details
Processes and ships orders during normal business hours, so you won't have to wait weeks to receive your wine.
First shipment can be sent out immediately after receiving your order, but typically shipments are sent out on the 20th of the month.
Gift Information
Offers free e-cards and also sends the first wine shipment in a beautiful linen burgundy box with a personalized gift card for free.
Offers free e-cards and free printable gift cards to notify gift recipients.
Extras
Free Electric Blue Push Button Stainless Steel Corkscrew included with your order.
None
Satisfaction Guarantee
Yes, Wine of the Month Club offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee! They are happy to reimburse or replace any wine you don't like or any corked or broken bottles you may receive. You can also cancel your membership at any time without incurring any cancellation fees.
No satisfaction guarantee, but they will only replace any bottles you receive that are corked/damaged. If you want to cancel your membership, you must do so by the 7th of the month otherwise it will not take effect until the following month.
 
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