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Growing up in a blue collar midwest suburb of Detroit, in the long shadow of the auto industry, wine wasn't a part of my family's lexicon or culture. ...
In a recent wine club review we did, I reviewed Windsor Vineyards and told you about their two wine clubs: The Collector and The Enthusiast.
(Read my ...
I really do love this "job".
...I love it even more when I discover a new favorite wine club and get to taste their delicious wines!
So, here's the story.
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We've been receiving a ton of wine from various wine clubs that we've been researching for our wine club reviews.
Yes, before we rate a wine club, we spend ...
This "Gold Medal Series" from Gold Medal Wine Club, is their most popular "acclaim-driven" wine of the month club. (It's also the most affordable option, ...
When Eric, Tricia and I started this website (read our story here), we all had one thing in common: ย We love wine.
As you may suspect by now, we are big fans ...
Update: Because this review was written over a decade ago and has not been updated, we can no longer recommend this club. Instead, we recommend:
What is ...
A couple of months ago, Eric had published his review of the Pinot Noir Series, by Gold Medal Wine Club.
Soon thereafter, I was contacted by a guy named "Dave ...
Update: This review is now outdated by over a decade. Here is a more recently reviewed club that we recommend:
If you know me at all, you'd know that ...
That happened to a friend of mine too. I don’t know how they “determine” you’re already a customer, without matching your email address or full address or something. And since there shouldn’t be a match, I am stumped.
There should be a phone number on their site to call. After the holiday weekend, I can call them for you if you’d like.
Hey Karen – the only suggestion we have at this time is to simply contact the restaurant you’re considering, and ask them directly. Enjoy your shiraz! (BTW – what is your favorite Shiraz? I’m making my own right now!)
Okay, okay. I will *try* a Riesling. (Thanks for the spelling clarification in the post!)
I didn’t know you tried the Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling. They make a really good Cabernet and Merlot. ๐
As a fan of Michigan State University, I found myself unable to cheer for U of M.
However, Chardonnay???
Chardonnay???
Arggh.
I can’t cheer for Chardonnay.
…but, alas, Tricia – you say it best with the last line of your post: “It doesn’t matter what anyone else likes, it matters what YOU like.”
๐
Good times….
Thanks for the comment, Dave. Your perspective is appreciated. (You *are* the expert!)
I did enjoy one of my favorite bottles of Pinot Noir (ever) from a delivery in your wine club. I do love what you’re doing with your wine club!
Thanks again.
Todd
That happened to a friend of mine too. I don’t know how they “determine” you’re already a customer, without matching your email address or full address or something. And since there shouldn’t be a match, I am stumped.
There should be a phone number on their site to call. After the holiday weekend, I can call them for you if you’d like.
It’s a good club to get!
Hi Charles –
The customer service phone number for first leaf wine club is 1-800-461-7203 (available Monday- Friday, 9AM- 8PM EST).
Have a great day!
Hey Karen – the only suggestion we have at this time is to simply contact the restaurant you’re considering, and ask them directly. Enjoy your shiraz! (BTW – what is your favorite Shiraz? I’m making my own right now!)