A wine club is a great way to learn about the many types of wine and to sample different wines that you might not otherwise try. Many people appreciate the gift of a wine club membership around the holidays, and it’s the gift that keeps on giving if the recipient is generous with the wine they receive.
How do you go about choosing the right monthly wine club? Are all clubs the same and are there important things you should look out for when choosing a membership? There are different things that can help you to choose the right one. Everything from cost to wine style will determine what club you choose.
Many Types of Wine Clubs
You may like to join one of the international wine clubs or a club that have other gourmet membership options too. While cost should not be the only thing that you think about when choosing a wine club it is naturally an important consideration.
If you are just starting to learn about wine it might be a good idea to start with an inexpensive wine club membership and learn the wine basics. Wine tasing clubs are fun because you can pay very little – say $20 monthly – and still get some fabulous wines. The expensive wine clubs give you the option to try some of the more exclusive labels and likely offer more bottles of different types of wine throughout the month. So settle on a price range that you are comfortable with and you are on your way to discovering great wines.
There are different types of monthly wine clubs that you can choose from and depending on your preferences you will probably go for a different club than your friends. There are wine clubs that only offers red or white wines. There are some clubs that will only showcase wines from certain areas, such as California or Margaret River in Australia. Other clubs will choose international wines from all over the world.
If you are interested in finding wines that are not commercially available there are some clubs that offer a selection of wines from small vineyards that are hard to come by otherwise. It’s ultimately your choice and you’ll find that the memberships are really not unaffordable.
Look for the extra details that you might find enjoyable in a monthly wine club. If the members have had memberships for a long time then you know that a club has excellent customer service. Be sure to check if shipping costs are included in your monthly membership fee or if it is counted as an extra. You might also have other benefits to joining a particular club so look around and find the right type of wine club for you.