12 Wine Subscriptions To Toast To Each Month

According to a report by Future Market Insights, the global wine subscription industry was worth $510.4 million in 2023, and that number is projected to grow to $3.9 billion in the next ten years. Clearly, wine subscription services are a huge hit, and they appear to be here to stay. And it's no wonder — they're a great way for wine lovers (or anyone, really) to treat themselves to a little luxury, and they're pretty much the perfect holiday gift.

Still, if you're new to the concept, navigating the industry can be a touch intimidating. After all, there are seemingly thousands of subscriptions to choose from, each with its own unique spin on the same basic idea. For simplicity's sake, here's how that basic idea works: you pay a monthly or annual fee (depending on which service you choose), select how many bottles you want, and how often you'd like them shipped. You tell the subscription what you like, or alternatively take a quick quiz to determine which wines you're most likely to enjoy. You'll have to be home to sign for each shipment, but after that, it's pretty self-explanatory. Still a little unsure? Have no fear! We at Chowhound have scoured firsthand reviews and consulted all the experts so you don't have to. And while we can't say which subscription is right for any one individual, these 12 services are definitely worth a toast or two.

One of the more recognizable wine subscriptions out there, Winc has been around since its launch as Club W in 2012. And while it's seen both its ups and downs over the last decade, it remains a popular and affordable wine subscription option. It offers an enormous variety to fit any preference or palate, including vegan, no-sulfites-added, organic, and certified sustainable wines. Like many other services, you can sign up for their membership, or you can simply purchase your favorite individual bottles.

Winc's biggest advantage is its flexibility — shipments are customizable, allowing you to choose exactly what kind of wine you want. So, if you're an exclusive white wine devotee, this subscription has your back. Memberships can be changed, canceled, or even paused at any time, and unlike other services, the membership price varies slightly depending on the bottles you end up receiving. It all begins with a quick and simple quiz to determine your palate profile and other preferences, including whether you'd like mostly whites, reds, or a combination thereof and which regions you'd like to explore. Winc will present you with four of their picks, you'll provide your information, and the shipment goes out. Afterward, you'll have the opportunity to rate each wine in your shipment, which will give the subscription an idea of which wines you're most likely to enjoy the following month.

For the discerning, eco-conscious wine lovers out there, Viticole Wine Subscription offers an attractive option. It specializes in natural and organic wines, offering a huge variety thereof at affordable prices, and makes a point to prioritize sustainable business practices. Launched in 2016, Viticole custom curates special bottlings with its chosen wineries, meaning that you're not likely to find their wines anywhere else in your local market.

That being said, Viticole's subscription isn't as straightforward as some other services. The first step in the process is to sign up for the waitlist. As the company puts it, the wait list is a "measured growth enabler" — by allowing a set amount of members into the actual subscription each month, Viticole is able to avoid overselling and get a better idea of how much product is going to be needed and when. This further allows them to arrange for more sustainable practices, like consolidated shipping. You'll typically stay on the wait list for between two and four months, but once you're in, the subscription is either $99 per month (for which you'll receive two 12-bottle cases in two biannual shipments) or $199 per month (which will get you four 12-bottle cases in two shipments). Members will also receive access to exclusive special offers and small-lot wine collaborations, which can be purchased separately and shipped immediately. Viticole's biggest drawback is that it isn't customizable from a customer standpoint — you get the wines they select, red, white, orange, sparkling, or otherwise.

Located in New York City, Vanderbilt Ave Wine Merchants may be an especially appealing option if small producers are your thing. Its emphasis is on small producers with clean practices and big quality, all for a reasonable price. As a bonus, members of the Direct Press Clubs receive a 10% discount on any of the club's selected bottles. It also offers an impressive array of gift subscriptions, making this an ideal holiday (or just because) present for the wine lovers in your life.

You can sign up for one of Vanderbilt's two clubs: Direct Press 4 will deliver four bottles per month to your door for a sum of $80, while Direct Press 2 delivers two bottles of premium quality wine for the same price of $80 per month. While Vanderbilt does allow you to specify whether you'd prefer only reds, whites, or a mix of both, the shipments are not customizable beyond that. Another thing to bear in mind is the fact that it doesn't currently ship to all states, and though the company is working to remedy this, you'd do well to double-check that you or your intended gift recipient is in a deliverable location. Of course, if you just happen to live in NYC, Vanderbilt offers same-day pickup services, which can save quite a bit of time and money.

Wine Access truly is the wine nerd's dream come true. As an education-focused subscription, it's great for anyone who wants to know absolutely everything about the wine they're drinking. On top of that, it has a variety of different subscriptions (to say nothing of its impressive variety of wines in general) to suit everyone's wants and needs. It chooses both well-known and relatively obscure labels, even allowing customers to purchase individual bottles separate from its subscriptions. You know, just in case you fall in love with a particular bottle and feel the need to keep it in stock in your cellar at all times.

Some of the subscriptions focus on luxury bottles from top wineries, while others showcase small producers whose names are yet to achieve world fame. The company has even partnered with the Michelin Guide to create a subscription that delivers wines curated by and with sommeliers from Michelin-star restaurants around the globe. Most of the subscriptions deliver every two or three months and run the price gauntlet from $120 per shipment right up to $400 per shipment. In particular, the brand's Wine Access Unfiltered Club has its own podcast, where you'll be able to learn all about the four bottles that are delivered to your door every other month. The only drawback is the lack of customizability, though it does offer to credit any bottle that doesn't meet your expectations.

This one's for the wine lovers out there who love to travel and want to experience a place by way of its unique wines. The Grand Tour by Verve Wine focuses on small producers with clean habits and premium quality, putting taste and standard above all else. It's also education-centric, looking to not only supply customers with great wine from far-flung places, but also inform them about that location's story through its vineyards. Each shipment highlights a new wine region from around the world, doing so through vintner testimonials, helpful tasting notes, pairing recommendations, and more.

The way it works is straightforward and simple: Each month, subscribers will receive a shipment containing four bottles of hand-curated wine for a sum of $95 per month, plus shipping. Those shipments typically contain two bottles of white and two bottles of red, though a stray bottle of sparkling or rosé isn't out of the realm of possibility. You won't be able to choose the bottles, but for a service focusing on educating customers about specific wine regions, the surprise is part of the fun and certainly lends to the spirit of exploration. There is something else to bear in mind, though: due to certain state laws concerning the shipping of alcohol, there are a small handful of states that the Grand Tour does not ship to. Be sure to double-check your location on their website before signing up.

There are few things in life capable of turning a hum-drum affair into a party as quickly as a bottle (or two, or three) of champagne. Fatcork is the subscription for those who just can't get enough of the bubbles, and who incidentally want to increase their general knowledge of champagne at the same time. Each shipment is carefully curated, meaning that customizability is limited, but the brand's variety is truly unparalleled. And its handy gift subscriptions are a great way to make any festive affair that much more special.

Shipments go out four times per year (in March, May, September, and November) to coincide with the months with the mildest weather for shipping. Subscribers have the choice to join Fatcork's club at three different levels: the Weekenders, Frequent Fizzers, and Merrymakers clubs. Weekenders delivers four bottles at $264 per shipment while Frequent Fizzers delivers six quarterly bottles at $389 per shipment. And finally, for those who really just can't get enough of those tantalizing bubbles, the Merrymakers tier delivers 12 bottles per shipment at $749 a shipment. Members at different levels will receive special perks, like discounts and specials on their a la carte champagnes, free bottles when you buy so many, and a yearly gift.