The best wine subscription services, for top-notch drinks to your door
Lately, alcohol subscriptions and delivery services have become big news in the world of booze buying.
Perhaps it's as a result of a million weeks spent in lockdown, when we wanted to avoid venturing to the shops for a bottle of plonk to enjoy with the gals in the local park at the weekend (socially distanced, of course). Or maybe it's because, as we've grown up, our taste in wine has become a lot a little more refined.
Gone are the days of buying a 'box o' wine' from the supermarket to neck before a night out at the student union, or choosing the cheapest £4 own-brand bottle of unspecified 'white wine' to have with our Pot Noodle for dinner. Well, for the most part anyway.
Chances are, you're looking for something a bit more grown-up from your vino. So to indulge your inner sommelier – and to take the faff out of actually learning anything about wine – we've handpicked the best wine subscription services in the UK.
A consistent wine delivery will make sure that you are fully stocked for summer and will likely acquaint you with varieties of wine you likely won't have tried before. And unlike a panic dash to the local offy, you won't be disappointed by the quality when you pour a glass.
Some of these subscription service also come with fun perks, such as tasting notes and recommended food pairings for each wine. Most also source their wines directly from small, independent winemakers to make sure the process is as fair and environmentally-friendly as possible, such as Savage Vines, who employ a 'grape to glass' sourcing model.
So whether you're thinking of buying a wine subscription as a gift or for yourself, this is our pick fo the best your money can buy...
Majestic Wine Concierge
Majestic are the go-to when you need to stock up on wines and with their wine concierge you can let the pros pick the wines for you. Just choose between 12 bottles or 24, premium or standard, and whether you want a mixed case, red case or white case. They send subscriptions out every three months and you can pause or cancel at any time.
Savage Vines
The aim at Savage Vines is to introduce customers to new wine regions and grape varieties, so they're ideal if you're stuck in a Sauvignon Blanc habit. Choose from two, four, six or 12 bottle deliveries a month, with a mix or wines or just red or just white. Prices start at £29.95 a month and you get a 25% reduction on all repurchases on wines you loved that month.
Naked Wines
Become one of the Naked Wine 'angels' by putting £20 (or more if you want) into your wine account each month and spending on your next batch of bottles whenever you're ready. This enables Naked to have relationships with emerging vineyards and as a result, the winemakers produce special vintages exclusively for Naked subscribers. You also get a free bottle every month when you order a case.
Rebellious Goods
This online wine and craft beer shop specialises in natural wines which have been handpicked by their founder Terry, and they're launching a wine subscription service from next week. The package will cost £55 a month for half a case (three bottles) which can include red, white, orange, rosé and sparkling wines as well as natural ciders. You'll also get some background information of the vineyard and the wines themselves. Subscription can be cancelled at any time and the package will be delivered on the same day each month, which can also be altered at any time.
Brad's Wine
CEO Brad Mitton has over 25 years' experience in the food and drink industry and is an expert in sourcing wines from small, independent vineyards across Europe, so you know this is the good stuff. Just choose the case size, colour and style of wines that you prefer, starting from £49 for 6 bottles per month. You can opt out at any time, too.
Nosy Wine Club
Every month, a new expert at Nosy Wine Club chooses three wines from around the world, according to their specialty. You'll also get the Nosy Magazine with expert interviews and the stories behind the wines. Your Nosy Box is sent on the 20th of each month and you can cancel whenever. From £50 per box.
Wanderlust Wine
Every two months with Wanderlust, you'll receive 6-12 bottles of sustainable, artisanal wines depending on your membership option: Silver, Gold or Platinum. You can also choose to pay bimonthly, every 6 months or annually and you also receive a 5%-12.5% discount on all orders through the online shop. Cancel at any time.
