The Vines of Mendoza Private Vineyard Estates

What's in the box: Instead of a box, owners get a private vineyard parcel in the Uco Valley and wine made from their own grapes with guidance from the estate's winemaking team.

The Vines of Mendoza is not a subscription box in the usual sense. It is a private vineyard ownership program in the Uco Valley, Mendoza, where members own a parcel of vines and make their own wine with support from the estate's team. The company reports more than 300 private vineyard owners and says over 400 of its wines have received ratings of 90 points or higher. Alongside the vineyard program, it runs The Vines Resort & Spa on the property, a community arm called The Vines Global, and a charitable foundation.

The appeal is easy to see for anyone who has wanted to make wine without buying and running an entire winery. The Uco Valley, set at the foot of the Andes, is one of Argentina's most respected wine regions, and the on-site resort gives owners a place to stay when they visit for harvest or blending.

Shoppers should note what the site does not state up front. Pricing, plot size, annual fees, how many bottles an owner receives each year, and whether wine ships abroad are not listed on the main page. This is a large, long-term commitment rather than a monthly delivery, so ask detailed questions before signing anything. The team can be reached at info@vinesofmendoza.com or by phone.