In a Nutshell
pros
- Personalized selections
- Tasting notes with every wine
- Award-winning products
cons
- Only one case per household
- Cheaper shipping costs available elsewhere
WSJwine Club at a Glance
Price Range: $69.99-$259.99
Best For: Personalized selections
Order Frequency: Every 3 months
Bottles per Shipment: 12
Wine Types and Quality
Members can choose to receive red or white wines in their 3-monthly shipments, although the company also offers sparkling wines, dessert wines, and a selection of champagnes via its website.
With its team tasting more than 40,000 wines per year, WSJwine’s products have won several awards, most notably a gold medal in the Mundus Vini International Wine Competition for its Ermita de San Lorenzo Gran Reserva 2001 and a gold medal in Concours Général Agricole de Paris for its 93-Point Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
As a member, you’ll receive tasting notes with every wine, which contain information such as food pairing suggestions and serving advice.
Membership Options
There are 2 membership options: Discovery and Premier. With each plan, you can choose to receive cases of red wine, white wine, or mixed selections, although you can change which wine types you receive at any time.
Once you’ve signed up, you’ll receive a free introductory gift. If you choose the Discovery Club, you’ll receive 2 bottles of California Cabernet from Jean-Charles Boisset and a pair of Dartington Crystal stemless glasses (worth $68.97). With the Premier Club, you’ll receive 3 bottles of Malbec Gran Reserva (worth $89.97).
To tailor future shipments to your tastes, you can select which types of wine you enjoy through the Wine Preferences setting of your account. You can also see previews of wines you’ll be receiving in your next shipment.
If you’d like to delay a particular delivery, you can do so via your online account. You can also cancel or suspend your membership at any time.
Note, you can only receive 1 case per household.
Pricing
The company has 2 wine clubs available, with the following prices:
Discovery Club
12 bottles every 3 months
$5.83
$69.99 for introductory offer, then $169.99 every 3 months
$19.99
Premier Club
12 bottles every 3 months
$21.67
$259.99 every 3 months
$19.99
Whichever membership type you choose, you’ll receive a discount of at least 20% on WSJ wine cases. Although shipping is typically $19.99, you’ll be eligible for free shipping on orders of 12 or more bottles if you sign up for the company’s Advantage membership scheme, which carries an $89 annual fee.
If you’re not satisfied with any bottle, the company will issue a full refund.
Featured Wines
1. Black Saint Peter Old Vine Zinfandel 2019
A full-bodied red with concentrated dark cherry and boysenberry flavors
Cost per bottle: $17.99
Goes great with spicy pasta or a hearty beef stew
2. Saracosa Governo Rosso 2017
Medium- to full-bodied red from Tuscany with vibrant fruit and crispy creamy chocolate raisin oak notes
Cost per bottle: $19.99
Goes great with Florentine steak and grilled vegetables
3. Eremo Tuscolano Cerquola Frascati 2019
Rarely seen outside Italy, this medium/dry white from the Frascati region of Italy is famed for its zippy, refreshing taste
Cost per bottle: $17.99
Goes great with raw or lightly cooked shellfish
Giving the Gift of Wine
The company offers several options to send gifts. If you’d prefer to send an e-gift card, you can do so online by filling in your recipient's name and email address and entering a personal message.
Alternatively, you can select specific gifts, with options including advent calendars, holiday mini bottles, festive wine bags, and hand-crafted decanters.
Customer Service
You can contact WSJwine Club’s customer service team by phone or through an online query form 7 days a week. Its hours are 9 am to 9 pm (ET), Monday to Friday, and 9 am to 6 pm on weekends.
Bottom Line
If you’re a lover of fine wine, WSJwine has a great deal in its favor, allowing you to choose from an affordable Discovery subscription or the more high-end Premier Club. Although it’s possible to find cheaper shipping options with some competitors, it’s worth remembering that WSJwine Club’s costs are reasonable for items of this size.
Perhaps the most attractive feature we identified is the ability to customize your wine selections by entering details of products you do—and don’t—like into your online account. Doing so could help ensure you receive your favorite selections in the future.
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