Baeten Vinobox

What's in the box: Three bottles of wine from France, Spain, Portugal or Italy (four in the tasting box), chosen by the company's wine specialists and accompanied by food pairing tips.

Baeten Vinobox is a Belgian wine subscription with a simple lineup. There are two monthly plans, Basic at €40 for three bottles and Top at €60 for three bottles, plus a one time Proefbox at €50 with four wines aimed at more adventurous drinkers. The wines come from France, Spain, Portugal or Italy and are chosen by the company's own wine specialists, so you do not pick individual bottles. Each delivery includes food pairing tips. Subscription boxes ship once a month, in the third week, while the Proefbox goes out within three working days. Delivery is free to any address in Belgium or the Netherlands, and if you are not home, the postal carrier leaves a note pointing you to a nearby pickup point. The subscription renews automatically until you stop the monthly payment in your account on the site. You can instead buy a fixed number of months without committing to an ongoing plan. That fixed option, along with a free message card, makes it a sensible gift. The site does not name specific wineries or explain in much detail how the Basic and Top selections differ, so beyond price the distinction is unclear. Overall it is a straightforward, curated service for regular wine drinkers in Belgium and the Netherlands.