If you have visited wineries in the past and purchased a wine tasting, you undoubtedly have been asked to join their wine club.   After sampling several wines, you start realizing that you need to have all of these wines delivered to your home on a regular basis!  Is this really the right decision for you???

Joining a wine club is a commitment.  Before you go to wineries for tastings, do your research.  Most wine clubs offer similar benefits, but a few go above and beyond.

When joining a wine club you are committing to purchase 1 -3 bottles on a monthly or quarterly basis.   The wine is discounted (usually 10 – 20% off retail) and a flat shipping fee charged to deliver to your home.   Most wineries will include tasting notes, and/or recipes for pairing the wines they are sending.

The real benefits apply when you live in the vicinity of the winery.  Some benefits that may be offered are: 

-Discounts on Wine purchased directly from the Winery

-Free tastings at the winery for you and a guest

-Invitations to Wine-Club Member Only events

-Pre-sale for concerts and special events at the winery

-Excusive members only dinners

-Access to limited release and library selections

If you don’t live near your favorite winery, see if they host events in other areas.  Mondavi for example, hosts events across the country.

Do your homework!  ~Cheers