These Wine Clubs Will Make You Feel Like A Sommelier

There's one good thing that has come out of quarantine life: wine subscriptions are finally getting the love they deserve. I don't know about you, but trips to the liquor store can be a hit or miss for me.

Every time I buy a bottle of wine it goes pretty much like this: I expect to run in and out of the wine store, but instead find myself staring blindly at the long rows of bottles for a good 10 minutes without a clue which to pick. I then realize how much time has passed, grab the bottle with the most intriguing label, and hope for the best.

You too? Well, a wine subscription service is the solution for you. Thanks to the fact that the delivery wine club trend has blown up in the last few years, there are now services out there that cater to basically every interest (budget-friendly! organic! even low-sugar!).

Whether you usually frequent a local wine shop or stick to Two-Buck Chuck, these services make getting your wine on easier than ever. “You simply pick the wines you like—or have an expert do it for you—and they're delivered to your door," says James Beard award-winning sommelier Natalie MacLean, author of Red, White, and Drunk All Over. "The best services offer a curated experience, complete with tasting notes, pairings tips, and even winemaker videos.”

Which is the right subscription for you, though? It depends on your priorities, MacLean says. A few factors to consider: price, quality, variety, expert guidance, and convenience. You'll also want to make sure you can start, pause, and stop your vino shipments easily.

“Be sure you're not locking yourself into an inflexible program that makes it difficult to cancel or to change the wines you receive," MacLean says. "Other than that, relax and raise a glass to your next delivery."

Whatever you're looking for in your nightly glass of red or brunch-time rosé, one of these popular wine subscription boxes will keep you sipping and satisfied.