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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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dan l
10/3/2018
been a customer for some years and always rec'd quality wine at excellent pricing. On one occasion, there was a problem with the delivery of the wines during a hot period in AZ. I called Wine Insiders and they resolved the issue to my great satisfaction immediately. What more could you ask for besides quality and great service?
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Sharon W
9/13/2018
I can't say a thing bad about wine insiders. Super fast shipping and can't fine fault with a wine I Paid a little over $5 a bottle.....so far so good!
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Rob H
8/22/2018
Their sales are fantastic, especially the 'pick any wine' for a set price. I was very impressed with the quality of the wine that they sent. Not every wine was to our liking, but not sure that reflects the quality of the wine. They were prompt and the wine arrived in good condition.
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Dr O
8/8/2018
I had a great Experience with the products. I rate this company and it's services five stars.
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john b
8/2/2018
I recently had a bad experience with them. I've bought for 2 yrs. I contacted them and the President promptly gave me a credit for the bad bottles. I''ve always enjoyed my wines from them!
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Janece K
8/1/2018
I am a very happy club member for over a year. A friend recommended Wine Insiders (W.I.) as a place to get everyday wine at a decent price. I'm still learning about wine so it's nice to have W.I. make these picks for me. They have a wide and varied selection of grapes and country of origin, and they have great sales if I need to stock up for the holidays or events. The only reason I am not giving them the full 5-stars is because the website is not friendly: It's not easy to change shipment dates, make comments, or ask to throw in a couple of extra bottles -- I have had to call. That said they take care of all your concerns on the phone.
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Barbara B
7/27/2018
Excellent wines, and prices and great service. We are very satisfied!!! This is our "go to" Wine Club
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Robert K
7/26/2018
Having been a customer of Wine Insiders for over four years, I am very satisfied with the quality of the wine. Their prices make the wine a good value, and I appreciate the fact that there are no shipping costs or a required membership where you are automatically sent wines without ordering. If you think you have more expensive taste than just spend $25.00 a bottle somewhere else.
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earl m
7/24/2018
excellent in every manner. highly re commended in quality, service and selection
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RC
7/20/2018
Have been a customer of Wine Insiders for a couple of years and have been satisfied with their service and quality of the wines. Their prices and service have been excellent.
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