Wine of the Month Club

by Astrid Holst Seo

The Wine of the Month Club, founded in 1972, has the distinction of being the original wine of the month club. Originally started to take the guesswork out of fancy labels and expensive price tags, the club has become a trusted source for unique and compelling wines. With four fantastic memberships to choose from, the Wine of the Month Club remains a premier wine club, delivering carefully hand selected bottles to your door every month. And because of the tenure of the organization and its good standing with wineries, the club is often sought out by smaller wineries to feature their unique and distinctive selections. The tasting process for selection is rigorous, with only 15 percent approved for potential selection, and only 1 percent that ultimately make the final cut. As a customer, you’ll receive the best of the best!

The Wine of the Month Club Classic Series Membership is the club that started it all. Selections include gems from the vineyards of California and the world, expertly tasted and chosen for your enjoyment. Each shipment includes one bottle of red and one bottle of white, though you can customize your shipment to include only red or white wines. The Classic Series membership also includes a digest-sized newsletter called The Tasting Room in each shipment, and its pages are packed with information for both novice wine drinkers and experienced tasters. The Wine of the Month Club Classic Series wines are so popular that many club members save the wines for special monthly dinners with friends. What could be better than sharing a wonderful bottle of wine with a meal that perfectly complements it?

The Wine of the Month Club offers three additional clubs: First is the Vintners Series Membership, which features wines that broaden the spectrum of flavors, grapes, and growing regions. Each month, you will receive two bottles, selected from Napa Valley, Bordeaux, the Loire, Tuscany, Australia, and beyond. Next up is the Limited Series Membership, offering two bottles per month of super premium fine wines at highly affordable prices. These “Special Occasion” fine wines represent the finest examples of classic collector wines that most enthusiasts reserve in their cellars. Only the finest examples of premium quality wines are selected for the limited series. Finally, the Cellar Series Membership is a great option for someone looking to stock up on hand-selected wines. The Cellar Series shipment will arrive every other month, and it will include 6 bottles from the Classic Wine Series, each chosen for the varietal and regional character. Whether you have a wine cellar that’s full to the beams, or you are just starting your collection, this membership ensures that you always have a great bottle of wine on hand for an impromptu glass or special dinner.

Each shipment also contains an informative “Wine Letter,” covering topics such as terroir, climate, grape variety, winemakers’ history, cellaring conditions, recipes and more. There’s no better way to learn about wine than reading about it while you drink! In addition, Paul Kalemkiarian, Jr, wine club owner, is personally available to all members for consultation and cellar recommendations. Paul Jr. tastes over 400 wines per month, making him a leading expert in the wine industry. With over 40 years experience, including working alongside his father and founder of the club, Paul Sr., Paul Jr. can provide the most expert help available. Each wine offered through the Wine of the Month Club is fully guaranteed, and you will never pay for a wine you don’t like.

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