"Wine of the Month" clubs have never really appealed to me. Although the Forrest Gump "you never know what you are gonna get" factor may be exciting to some people, I prefer to know what bottles I'll be drinking. Add to that the fact that shipping often costs almost as much as the monthly fee, and it's no wonder that I would rather head to local wine shops.
Enter WineQ. This wine by mail club can pretty much be described as Netflix for wine lovers. You sign up (membership is $4.95) per month, and set up a queue of wines that you would like to order. If you spend $35 or more per order, shipping is free. The wines are mostly CA boutique wines, but there is a decent selection and price range. The site offers a free three month trial subscription, and soon there will be a "Friends" section, so (like Netflix) you can see what your friends are drinking, and what they think of each wine. This whole process is a very cool concept.
Of course, because of the silly interstate shipping laws when it comes to alcohol, not all wineries will ship to all states, and only certain states will allow shipments at all. You can find out all the info and more on the website's FAQ.
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Hello Kelly,
Thank you for these terrific comments. It's always a pleasure to hear from people that can see our vision, which is to create the most customizable wine club in the world.
Yes, unfortunately there are those pesky interstate shipping laws. However, with 22 wines available in Washington DC and 28 in Virginia, a DC-area dweller such as yourself should have no problem enjoying yummy boutique California wines, shipped for free. Plus there's plenty more on the way.
If you have the misfortune of living in Maryland, a state with zero tolerance for the enjoyment of wine coming directly from a winery, please head on over to Free the Grapes. There you can learn how to get involved and send the message to state legislators that your personal wine consumption should not be governed by unjust laws.
Thanks again for your enthusiastic support -- I enjoyed several of your posts, so I went ahead and added you to our blog roll. I look forward to seeing you around!
Warm regards,
Marshall Sontag, CEO of WineQ.com
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