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How to Find A Good Wine Club

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By Julie McElroy
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Wine Club Shipment
Wine Club Shipment

If you are a wine drinker and would like wine shipped to your house, join a wine club! If you belong to a wine club, you will get good wine shipped to your house for a much lower cost. There are so many wine clubs out there. Here is how to find a good wine club.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  1. Step 1

    Decide your STYLE. Are you looking for a California only wine club? Do you want a club that includes international wines, red wines only, mixed wines, unique wines? There are many different styles of wine clubs. Figure out what you want out a wine club and start researching online.

  2. Step 2

    Research the COSTS involved. Of course, money is important when making this decision. Look at the prices. Calculate an average bottle price and chose a wine club that fits your budget and offers different choices in a price plan.

  3. Step 3
    Large Selection Wine Club
     
    Large Selection Wine Club

    Look at SELECTION and QUALITY. The wine club should have a large variety of wines and good quality varying from standard, premium, or exclusive. The more choices the better.

  4. Step 4

    Assess SHIPMENT SCHEDULE. You will want flexibility in your shipment schedule. Look for a wine club that offers a variety of shipment schedules, vacation holds, or the option to change your shipment options. Flexibility in a wine club is important!

  5. Step 5
    Free Gift
     
    Free Gift

    Look at FREE GIFT offer. Many clubs will offer a free gift. If the gift is of high quality, this is probably a good indication of the wine club's quality. In addition, you can compute the gift in your cost savings!

  6. Step 6

    Read FINE PRINT. Look at all the details in the wine club membership. Things you want to look at are time commitment, cancellation policy, return policy, shipping costs, and sign up fees.

Tips & Warnings
  • A good wine club will offer specials throughout the year.
  • Compare shipping costs when looking at wine prices.
  • Wine makes a great gift for housewarming, parties, or just any old excuse to bring wine over to a friends and enjoy.
  • Wine storage is helpful if you have a lot of bottles.
  • You must be 21 to legally purchase alcohol in the United States. You wil have to show ID when you sign for shipment.
  • Be sure the wine club delivers your state!!

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on 12/28/2008 This would make a nice gift for a wine lover. Thanks!

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on 12/22/2008 This is a great idea - I love wine!!

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on 12/21/2008 Good article. I'm forwarding to friends who love wine :)

lauriemily said

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on 12/19/2008 Great advice for wine drinkers. 5*.

AllFYB said

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on 12/19/2008 Great Tips, I have always belonged to a book club now I know how to enjoy it more, with wine!!!

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