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The California Wine Club — Full Company Review


PROS:

  • Pre-paid Gift Prices Include Shipping/Handing
  • Choose from 1-12 Months
  • 100% Guarantee on Wines
  • Artisan Wineries



CONS:

  • Shipping and Handling not Included in Club Prices


The California Wine Club is a family-owned business that takes pride in selecting wine from small, family-owned wineries.  They personally stand behind their choice of wines each month, unlike many other wine clubs which are rather anonymous in their ownership or are backed by big companies.

Each club includes not only quality wine but also all of the information you could possibly want about the vineyard that produced it. The monthly newsletter, Uncorked, is a full color publication that not only tells you more about the wine but also includes recipes, general wine information, and pairing help. I wouldn't mind reading the newsletter every month even if I didn't have the wine that goes with it!

One of the things that I like best about the gift options is that you can choose how often you want them sent. Not everyone drinks 2 bottles a month every month. You can send 2 bottles a month but have them delivered every other month or once a quarter. You can also choose to have one bottle of red and one bottle of white sent at a time, or 2 bottles of each. The only down side is that if you have two red or two white, they will be the same. Of course, if they like the wine as much as I think they will, they may want two bottles of the same!

The California Wine Club runs various specials from month to month, including a discount the more months that you buy. They also run promotions for different gift-giving holidays like Christmas, Mother's Day, and Father's Day. If you are curious about the type of wines that they send out, you can also see their “Recently Featured Wineries” on their site and even read the past newsletter. I love a company with that kind of transparency.

If you are looking for great wines produced in California and selected by people who know good wine and are willing to vouch for it, you can't go wrong with The California Wine Club.

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The California Wine Club Premier Series

We reviewed this club many times over, and have enjoyed every delivery.  In this review post, we'll share our unboxing videos, photos of the shipments we've received as well as our thoughts on sending this as a gift - and tons more. If you're looking for a great wine club at a great price, this could be your answer.

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9.1
Incredibly Popular Wine Club
The Premier Series from The California Wine Club always impresses both as a gift and a personal wine club membership. Wines are hand-selected from artisanal wineries.
Quality
10
Value
9.9
Packaging
10
Options
10
Service
10
PROS:
  • Super popular
  • Excellent wine
  • Value priced
  • Nice "extras" in the membership
CONS:
  • Price does not include shipping and handling
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The California Wine Club Aged Cabernet Club

I don't want to say this is a wine club for wine snobs.  But, if you know a wine snob and want to impress them, this could be an excellent choice.  🙂 These are the finest of wines chosen especially for those who love a rich, bold, delicious Cabernet Sauvignon.
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8.3
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The California Wine Club Signature Series

If you love high end wines, this wine of the month club can satisfy the high-end wine connoisseur.  Most deliveries feature delicious red wines, but an ultra premium white wine is occasionally included in a delivery.
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8.5
High End Club
The Signature Series from The California Wine Club is one of their top clubs, featuring award-winning, 90+ point rated wines that are rarely seen elsewhere.
10 Total Score
High quality wines selected from artisan wineries.

Hand-selected wines from small wineries with both personal club and gift-giving options. A variety of clubs that will appeal to everyone.

Wine Quality
8.5
Value
9
Customer Service
10
Supplemental Material
10
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