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Sep 27, 2023

16 Best Wine Subscription Boxes 2023

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These tasty boxes are worth raising a glass to.

Whether your go-to wine store selection is the "pretty label" method or you just don't have time to really explore beyond your usual bottles, with so many amazing vintages on the market, it's easy for even the most dedicated oenophile to wind up overwhelmed or in a rut.

Wine subscription boxes are designed to make your life easier by picking out the best bottles to suit your interests and tastes, and delivering them directly to your door for easy consumption. But which box is right for you? Below we've rounded up everything you need to know to choose between the subscription boxes that are really worth raising a glass to.

First box starts at $29.95 per month for 4 bottles

Winc's claim to fame is it's user-friendly service that lets you customize your orders and learns you tastes over time. You start by answering a handful of straightforward (read: no wine expertise required) questions like how do you take your coffee, and how adventurous an eater you are and choosing how many reds and whites you'd prefer. After you've tasted all of your bottles, you can rate it, giving the system a better idea of your tastes with each box. You can also individually add bottles to your order from Winc's selection.

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Starting from $39 per month

Back in 1972, long before subscription boxes took over the world, the Wine of the Month Club started delighting oenophiles everywhere with their curated wine shipments. The service includes a veritable cornucopia of options for every taste, with 2-, 6-, and 12-bottle formats, including specially chosen wine boxes highlighting particular vintners or grape varietals. Each shipment also comes with an informative literature on cellaring, wine history, recipes, and more—perfect for the experienced wine buff.

Starting from $49 per month for 3 bottles

Want to feel like you're traveling the world's great wine countries every month? That's exactly the experience Wine Awesomeness sets out to provide with unexpected bottles from unique winemakers and regions all over the world. Available in an all white, all red, and a variety pack, the bottles also come with thebacklabel magazine that includes all sorts of information on everything from tasting notes and recipes to all the info you need to explain the difference between Beaujolais and Burgundy like a pro.

Starting from $59 for 6 bottles

Looking for one subscription to suit everyone on your list? This box is highly customizable with options for 6 or 15 bottles monthly, every other month, or quarterly in red or white varietals or a mix of both. For an added fee you can also upgrade the types of wine you receive to bottles from exclusive vineyards or an all-red box suitable for cellaring.

First six bottles for $44.95

For those already comfortable in the wine world but looking to branch out, these personalized selections—you can choose between red, white, or a mix—use a quiz as a guide (with questions on everything from the level of sweetness you prefer in your wine to styles you like, such as Argentinian Malbec, or New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc to how adventurous you'd like your box to get) to help pick out prime selections from bottles from all around the world to help you find your new favorite.

First box starts at $40 for 4 bottles or $50 for 6 bottles

Think of this subscription service like an online dating site for wines. Founded by a couple of MIT grads, the system takes your answers to some general tasting questions like your favorite chocolate candy and your go-to cocktail and matches them up using a special algorithm with wines that will tempt your tastebuds.

Starting from $29

For those who are keen on customization, this wine club offers over a dozen different box styles including everything from single bottle shipments and international tastings to all-sparkling options and even by-the-case offerings. Their selections process also lets you control how often you receive shipments (monthly, every other month, or quarterly) as well as pre-determine an end date for you boxes (they can be set for an ongoing subscription or individually for up to 12 shipments) and when you'd like for the shipments to start (perfect for advance-planning those birthday gifts.)

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$75.99 per month for six 500mL bottles

For those looking to cut down their consumption without surrendering their wine exploration, the slightly smaller bottles—about two-thirds the size of the average wine bottle—offered in Blue Apron's wine club are ideal. You can choose from all reds, all whites, or a mix, and each box comes with behind-the-scenes information about the wines and pairing tips to go with Blue Apron's meal subscriptions.

$39.20 for three 500mL cans every 3 months

For those who just want to sit back with a good glass of wine wherever they go, this unfussy, carry-anywhere canned wine subscription is just the thing. Made in Napa, the pack gives you one lush, fruity red, one crisp, clean white, and one zingy rose, you'll have the perfect option for picnicking, porching, or just hanging out at home.

Starting from $54.95 per box

If you're a sparkling wine lover, this Black-owned subscription box company is just what your bar cart needs. Each bi-monthly box contains three 187 mL bottles of sparkling wines from top brands around the world, from California sparklers to French Champagne as well as annual credit towards a full-sized bottle.

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$110 per month for 4 bottles

Looking to explore the trend-setting world of natural and biodynamic wines? This monthly subscription club, which offers both 4 bottle and 12 bottle options, specifically features wines that are grown using organic and biodynamic (meaning that the vineyard is treated holistically) methods, and free of things like pesticides, colorants, and artificial sugars. The wines also happen to be delicious including classic varietals and sought-after drops from all over the world.

Starting from $160 for 4 bottles

Want a private taste of some of the best wine lists on the planet? Wine Access's Michelin Club is curated with the input of somms from top Michelin-starred restaurants like Per Se. And if you're more of an oenophile than a foodie, the brand also offers several other clubs like an ultra high-end one for collectors as well as ones designed to help you discover the world of wine one box at a time.

From $99 a month for 4 bottles

Now here's a subscription that'll teach you how to drink like a sommelier. The SommSelect packages feature a four-bottle selection of authentic, artisan wines that are handpicked by top sommeliers. Other curated boxes offer six bottles and pairing notes, and then there's a "Blind 6" option, which includes six bottles wrapped in black tissue paper for blind taste testing.

From $171 per month for 6 bottles

For reasonably-made wines that taste crisp and delicious, look no further than Dry Farm Wines. The curated subscription service offers a wide variety of red, white, rosé, sparkling, or mixed wines that are all sourced exclusively from small, family-owned and organic vineyards, and lab-tested for purity.

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Starting at $20.40 per bottle

Cameron Diaz, along with entrepreneur and BFF Katherine Power, is the brains behind this organic wine brand that launched in 2020. You can order different reds, whites, and roses à la carte, but the company also offers a subscription service that allows you to choose the variety, quantity, and frequency with a 12-bottle minimum.

Starting from $68 for eight 6.3 fl oz bottles

If you prefer your wine by the glass, a subscription box of these single-serve bottles is perfectly sized. The wines featured come in four styles; a juicy red blend, a velvety Cabernet Sauvignon, a buttery chardonnay, and a crisp rosé you'll want to carry with you everywhere—or get a mixed box for a taste of them all.

Lauren Hubbard is a freelance writer and Town & Country contributor who covers beauty, shopping, entertainment, travel, home decor, wine, and cocktails.

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