The Best Wine Subscription Boxes for Days and Nights Spent at Home
There is no better way to pass the time than with a glass or two.
From dry Chiantis to sweet Rieslings to bubbly champagnes, wine comes in a variety of alcohol proofs, colors, and, most importantly, tastes. Indeed, bottles at a local wineshop are not created equal. Connoisseurs understand the importance of provenance, preferring selections from certain years and by certain vineyards. Still, you don’t have to be an oenophile to enjoy a nice glass or two from the best of the best. There are wine subscription boxes and clubs that eliminate the guesswork, offering cases on a weekly or monthly basis.
Seeing how stay-at-home measures are still in effect as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, and with ample amounts of time on our hands, subscribing to a wine club seems more and more appealing. So if you’re looking to make your life in quarantine enjoyable, check out some of the best wine subscription box companies ahead.
Firstleaf
Reviews for Firstleaf are, well, first rate. The company also claims to be "America's #1 Awarded Wine Club." The secret for its success? Personalization. For $96 a month, it offers six bottles that are carefully curated and based on a series of questions provided on its website so as to guarantee satisfaction.
SommSelect
If your goal is to be a true connoisseur, let Ian Cauble guide you down the right path. The master sommelier, who is known for being featured in Netflix’s documentary Somm, curates the wine cases for the SommSelect Monthly Wine Club. Starting at $99 for four bottles, you can be privy to Cauble's insight and selections, which are based on themes from grape variety to region.
Martha Stewart Wine Co.
There's no denying that Martha Stewart is the hostess with the mostest. The media maven has made a career offering the best tips and tricks for parties of all sorts. And best believe that her wine club—where she reputedly handpicks bottles—is up to her impeccable standards. Now, starting at $50 for six bottles, which will arrive every six to eight weeks, you can have a virtual toast with Stewart.
Winc
Winc takes your personal taste very seriously. Before sending bottles monthly, which is priced at $39 for three, the company asks a series of questions centered around your culinary proclivities so as to refine the options for you. It then asks you to rate the wine after the shipment is delivered, ensuring that the next batch is even more up to snuff.
Wine of the Month Club
Its name says it all. Since 1972, the Wine of the Month Club has been offering a choice selection of bottles that will arrive straight to your doorstep on, well, a monthly basis. From two bottles, which start at $25, to a case of 12, which reaches $150, the company offers variety that will appeal to everyone.
Leon Circle
Transparency is a big part of Leon Circle. The company toots that its stock is predominantly made up of natural wines from thoughtful producers. This is why every monthly shipment, which consists of three bottles at $75, comes with information on varietals and taste profiles.
Bright Cellars
Nowadays, everything seems to be based on algorithms. This applies to online dating, online shopping, and, thanks to Bright Cellars, wine subscriptions. The company asks you to choose between types of chocolate, cocktails, juices, and more, and matches you with four bottles—priced at $88 a month—that adhere to your personal tastes.
Fatcork
For those who prefer the bubbly, look no further than Fatcork. The company offers a selection of tasty champagnes from vineyards that are the crème de la crème. With that, prices don't run cheap. Membership to the wine club starts at $199 per delivery of three bottles four times a year.
WOW Sonoma
Barry Samaha is the former style commerce editor at Esquire, where he covered all things fashion and grooming. Previously, he was an editor at Harper’s Bazaar, Surface, and WWD, along with overseeing editorial content at Tod’s Group. He has also written for The Daily Beast, Coveteur, Departures, Paper, Bustle Group, Forbes, and many more. He is based in New York City and can't seem to find enough closet space for all his shoes.
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