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Wine Insiders Wine Club Review


ConsumersAdvocate.org Rating: 4.8 / 5 (Excellent)
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Founded in 1982, Wine Insiders is an online retailer of wines from around the world. The company offers an exclusive selection of wines not found in stores or other online wine shops. Customers can select wines on their own or join the Wine Insiders Club to enjoy quarterly shipments of vintages curated by Wine Insiders' staff. Wine Insiders earns an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and is located in Los Angeles, California.

Wine Insiders is a wine membership club and online wine shop that offers a variety of hand-picked wine selections. The company offers wine lovers a convenient alternative to supermarket wine departments and large retail wine shops, where information and expert advice is hard to come by. Wines are selected by a panel of wine experts who review thousands of wines a year before offering their top choices for sale. Wine Insiders' wine selection encompasses many of the world's most famous wine-making regions, both new and old world. Many wines are exclusive to the club and cannot be found at supermarkets or large retail wine shops.

Years in Business

40 years

Wine Club Program

  • 12 bottles shipped about every 12 weeks
  • No long-term commitment—cancel at any time
  • Detailed tasting notes
  • Wine Insiders E-Newsletter
  • Surprise wine-related gifts 

Shipping Charges

  • 1 - 5 bottles $14.95
  • 6 or more bottles free

Wine Rating

Wines are chosen by a team of wine experts who sample over 2,000 bottles a year. On average, these experts approve 5 out of every 100 bottles sampled. Overall quality of Wine Insiders wines is on par with those found in wine chain stores, though Wine Insiders' collection of wines includes many that are exclusive to the company. There is a notable absence of wines with 90+ ratings, however customers who want to stick to lower-priced wines will find several dozen wines in the $10 to $15 dollar range.

Gift Programs

Wine Insiders offers a wide selection of curated gift packages. Red, white and mixed collections are available. They also offer collections that focus on individual varietals and wine regions.

Introductory Premier Package

  • Introductory case for just $89.99 (save $239.85)
  • Introductory shipment includes 3 bonus bottles
  • Choose red wines, white wines, or a mixed case
  • Free shipping
  • 7-piece corkscrew gift with second order
  • Free, no-obligation membership

Gift Packages

Wine Insiders offers dozens of gift packages, from magnums of French Champagne to curated cases from specifc regions around the world. Gift packages range from single bottles to full cases, with prices that vary accordingly.

Wine Insiders Review

Wine Insiders offers an excellent value with its introductory offer of 15 bottles for $89. Their introductory wines do not include any particularly pricey or highly-rated vintages, but quality seems to be on par with what you'll find at similar prices at large wine retailer chains and the collection offers a nice variety of wines produced outside the US. Similarly, their curated cases offer a lot of variety and afford wine drinkers the opportunity to explore new wines with every order. 


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Juju
7/18/2018
I have never received a bad wine, the price is reasonable and it's delivered to my door! Luv it💕
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chris
7/6/2018
Hi. I purchased 6 reds as recommended on the Travel Zoo site. It seemed like a great deal, and they stated the wines were award winning, carefully hand selected, etc. Ends up, me and my family were disappointed in all of them, 2 bottles we actually tossed out, as they were not drinkable. Therefore, it ended up being no savings at all...
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A. M
4/15/2020
I would not recommend using Wine Insiders. I was told that they ship their orders within a couple of days and you should receive it in about a week. AFTER I paid for my online order, I was told that they would not be shipping the order for 2 WEEKS. I immediately contacted them and asked them to cancel the order, which they refused. I had to have Paypal do a chargeback and get my refund from them. Their customer service dept did not care and was anything but helpful.
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norjud55
12/2/2019
yes, I have gotten about 6 orders over the last 2 years. It was perfect and a great price for very good wine you cannot FIND at the supermarket. Love it, shipped and packed perfect.
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annapolis13315
8/12/2019
I have purchased several cases of wine from Wine Insiders over the last several months. Sometimes I go for a collection or deal that they have assembled (you can usually get half red and half white, or all red or all white, a feature that I find useful). Sometimes I will go through their offerings and assemble my own case based on my preferences and the reviews that they offer. Bottom line: I have never been disappointed by a bottle of wine from Wine Insiders. For the prices that they charge, I think they really do a good job and offer nice wines for everyday consumption. On the other hand, FedEx delivery can be a bit challenging. I have set things up so that FedEx delivers to my... Read More
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kerri_bliss
12/20/2018
Will continue to purchase from Wine Insiders. Very reasonably priced wine, wonderful global selection and quick trackable shipment! Have placed several orders and never with any problem whatsoever. Great job and company!
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Valerie L
11/15/2018
I have belonged to Wine Insiders for about 10 years now. I receive a monthly shipment of two bottles (1 red, 1 white). The service has always been great and they are very accommodating. I can honestly say the selections have been awesome, which is why I have stayed with them for so many years. Ordering is easy and the special case offers are inticing as well because the prices are reasonable and they give free shipping for the case deals. I would highly recommend this company for any "wine lover".
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Gary S
11/8/2018
After trying other wine clubs with more expensive and possibly better ranked wines , I as an average or less wine expert, find the selection and pricing at Wine Insiders Club to be excellent. As to service I have no complaints as they always seem to deliver what they say, when they say. Overall very pleased.
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Harlan
11/7/2018
We love all the wine we've tried so far-both red and white- in the European case and at 6.99 a bottle and free shipping it's a real bargain. We'll certainly be ordering again. Thanks!
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TOD G
10/24/2018
Rated the best wine club and i have to agree. Have been in other clubs and they fall way short of Wine Insiders. Great customer service, fast delivery and great wines. Have received 4 or 5 cases so far and completely satisfied. I’m not a connoisseur but when i gift bottles they always ask where i got it and rave about how good it was. Bravo Wine Insiders
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  • Introductory offer of 15 curated wines for just $89
  • Free shipping on introductory case and orders of 6 bottles or more (Some restrictions apply.)
  • Order curated collections or choose your own favorites
  • Selections from around the world
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  • No obligation, cancel anytime
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