Riesling is one of the wines that is growing in popularity in the United States and for good reasons. It isn't as sweet as White Zinfandel but usually has a a lower alcohol content than red wines. It pairs well with many foods from appetizers to turkey dinners. I've written about Riesling in the past (Why Everyone Should Give Riesling a Chance) if you are new to the varietal and want to learn more. For those of us who are already fans, why is it that finding a wine club that sends only Riesling is impossible?
Although you won't find a club that is only Riesling, there are a few clubs that would be GREAT options for you.
Sweet Wine Club from Cellars Wine Club
One of the best clubs that we have found for people who specifically like sweet wines (including Reisling) is the Sweet Wine Club from Cellars Wine Club. Although they do offer a lot of different wines as part of their club, they specifically call out Moscato and Reisling. Given how popular those two varietals are, it's a safe bet that they will frequently show up in the deliveries.
At two bottles for $55 (plus free shipping), the Cellars Club is what you would expect to pay for good sweet wines. Sweet wines tend to be a little less expensive than heavier red wines, so it's a great gift option to send a sweet wine club to people you know enjoy that type of wine. Sweet wines are ALWAYS good to have on hand when you are entertaining because they can be enjoyed with food or on their own.
If you are looking for a club for yourself and you know that you enjoy sweeter Reislings, a Sweet Wine Club is fantastic because you will learn about so many different varietals that you didn't even realize you would like!
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Winc (formerly Club W)
Winc is unlike other clubs in that you get to take a palate profile quiz that helps you determine the kind of wine that you like best. Once they figure that out, you can choose from the wines that they have that month. They often have a number of sweet wines including Rieslings and other lesser-known varietals that are similar to Riesling.
Plus, for your first order you can take $30 off of 4. Most bottles are around $15 so that means you will end up getting 4 bottles for only $30, or roughly $8 a piece. You can buy the club for yourself or give a gift certificate as a gift. It's a nice way to be able to choose which wines you will receive each month if you are pretty focused in exactly what you like.
Plonk Wine Club
Plonk Wine Club has a White Wine Club that features organic white wines in each shipment. Each wine is chosen by the owner, Etty Lewenstain, for those who are willing to try new wines. The wine shipment comes with tasting notes that explain the background of the wine as well as which foods it will pair well with and a recipe.
A few things that I love about this club:
- Wines come from all over the world
- No minimum number of months to buy
- Focus is on high quality wines at reasonable prices
When I started drinking wine in my 20s, I started with White Zinfandel. After I visited a winery and tried new wines, I realized that I liked Riesling as well. As I visited more wineries and tried new wines through my 30s, I gained an appreciation for everything from oaky Chardonnay to a heavy Malbec blend to a fun Razzy Apple.
And yet I find myself going back to Riesling for everyday meals as well as entertaining because it just seems to please so many people and pair so well with different foods. The Plonk Wine Club is a perfect way to continue a love of Riesling while also straying just a little bit to see what else you might like.
