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Question: What are you opinions one the wall street journal wine club?

(Posted by: JP on 2010-03-09 06:44:15)

I'm interested in signing up for the WSJ discovery club, but I'm skeptical as to the quality of the wines for $140/ case. Any one have any experience buying wine from WSJwine.com? http:/ / www.wsjwine.com/ discovery_club_benefits.aspx

Posted by: B s on 2010-03-09, 11:32:51

Wsj wine club uses their wine reviewers to choose the wines you receive. these are handled usually by another firm they employ,in wsj case, they use direct wines, a company that also has a wine club, you will receive some very good wines for the price, but you might be paying a slight markup than if you went through winesdirect first. there are many different wine clubs out there that are better values for harder to find wines. a very good one if you are interested in smaller known winery's, is the californiawineclub. they offer wines from ca, wa, or and some international wines that are equally as good as the better known brands found in grocery stores.good luck with your choice and enjoy your wines.

Posted by: stephen k on 2010-03-09, 06:50:14

I read a book of wine from them. It was well-read and educated, but I am always leery about joining ANY wine club, when you can get a lot of those wines less expensive at the local BevMo (or whatever kind of store you have)

Posted by: Peter R on 2010-03-09, 09:50:30

Agree with the above statement. Also, if you find a quality retailer in your neighborhood, they can learn your profile and recommend wines you might like. And the WSJ doesn't need your money your local store does...