Cellars Wine Club

What's in the box: Each delivery contains wines chosen for the club you picked, such as highly rated bottles, sparkling wines or regional reds, along with notes on each wine.

Cellars Wine Club is a US wine subscription service based in Woodinville, Washington. Its website says it has been running since 1999, which makes it one of the older clubs still operating. The lineup is wide. Core options include a 90 Point Club, a Premium Club and a Sparkling Club. Specialty clubs cover sweet wines, rosés and organic or natural wines, and there are also Red Trio, West Coast and International clubs. Larger case versions of the Premium, 90 Point and Sparkling clubs exist for people who drink more. The company advertises free shipping and a No Bad Bottle Guarantee, and it puts a lot of weight on gift memberships and corporate gifting. It also runs fulfillment and shipping services for wineries, along with a blog of pairing guides and tasting tips. The site does not explain how bottles are chosen or show the producers behind each club, so it is hard to compare value before you sign up. There is not much information on customizing a shipment or skipping a month either. Still, the long track record, the range of themes and the clear guarantee make it a safe choice, especially for gifts.