Best Wine Club 2026
There's something magical about opening a bottle of wine you might never have found on your own. With today's wine clubs, that discovery comes right to your door, whether it's a bold new red, a crisp white from an unexpected region or a limited release straight from the vineyard. Clubs offer convenience, exploration and a touch of luxury that fits any lifestyle. From seasoned collectors to casual sippers, there's a perfect club to match every palate.
Newsweek is proud to recognize this year's 10 standout wine clubs—selected by our expert panelists and contributors and voted on by readers for their exceptional quality and distinctive excellence. Each has been officially recognized by Newsweek as one of the Best Wine Clubs of 2026.
1. Eberle Winery
Eberle's Cellar Club embodies the legacy of founder Gary Eberle, the "Pioneer of Paso Robles." Members enjoy biannual or quarterly shipments, VIP cave tastings and first-release wines while joining a community built on craftsmanship and authenticity. For more than 40 years, the family has shaped Central Coast winemaking and supported local causes, from charity cookoffs to veteran initiatives. Blending tradition, hospitality and purpose, the club offers connection as rich as the wines themselves.
2. Wolf Gap Vineyard
Wolf Gap Vineyard's wine club connects members directly to Virginia's Shenandoah Valley through small-batch releases, early access events and pickup-based exclusives. The experience reflects the winery's people-first philosophy, creating a place where guests feel like family. With sweeping Blue Ridge views, authentic hospitality and award-winning vintages, Wolf Gap offers a relaxed, genuine approach to wine membership rooted in community, connection and a love of the land.
3. Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery Club
Dr. Konstantin Frank's club provides Wine Club members with priority access to limited-release vintages and invitations to special tastings at their historic Finger Lakes estate. Known for introducing vinifera grapes to the region, the winery focuses members on cool-climate varietals like Riesling, offering heritage-driven quality in every shipment.
4. 55 Seventy
55 Seventy is a private, members-only wine society focusing on luxury and exclusivity. Membership includes access to rare, cellar-quality bottles and invitation-only events—not a standard ship-to-home club. Experiences may include private tastings, tastemaker dinners and first access to high-end offerings. Designed for serious collectors, 55 Seventy offers intimate, high-touch engagement with fine wine beyond the typical club model.
5. Dry Farm Wines
Dry Farm Wines curates organic, low-alcohol, lab-tested wines that are sugar-free and additive-free. Each bottle reflects small, multi-generation European growers committed to heritage and handcraft. The club offers bold reds, floral Pinots and crisp Sauvignon Blancs, all natural and terroir-driven. Members enjoy mindful drinking with confidence, knowing every wine meets the highest purity standards while honoring historic vineyards and regenerative farming traditions.
6. Naked Wines
Naked Wines invites you to become an "angel," funding independent winemakers upfront. In return, members gain access to exclusive small-batch wines at discounted prices, often significantly below retail. Through monthly Angel Account contributions, the club fosters a direct connection with creators, delivering unique varietals not found in stores. With a focus on craftsmanship and value, Naked Wines offers a communal and budget-conscious path for serious wine discovery.
7. Arbor Day Farm Wine Club
Arbor Day Farm's wine club features estate-grown, regionally sourced wines that reflect the organization's commitment to sustainability and conservation. Members receive regular shipments—often with tasting notes and contextual content—highlighting Midwestern viticulture. The club offers a meaningful way to enjoy wine while supporting land stewardship.
8. La Crema
For more than four decades, La Crema has paired craftsmanship with conscience, focusing on regenerative farming, sustainable winemaking and inclusive partnerships. Members enjoy small-lot releases, recipes and tasting notes while supporting innovation like USDA-funded research with UC Davis and La Crema's pioneering WNBA collaboration. With new varietals and evolving experiences, the club reflects a modern vision of connection, community and climate-positive commitment in every glass.
9. Firstleaf
Firstleaf uses a personalized algorithm based on your initial quiz answers and ongoing feedback. Members receive tailored shipments that adapt over time to match their preferences. The club includes flexible scheduling, satisfaction guarantees and global and domestic wine selections. With a user-focused experience that learns what you like, Firstleaf blends convenience and customization for consistently enjoyable deliveries.
10. The Wine Collective
The Wine Collective delivers quarterly curated selections spotlighting boutique producers with a sustainability focus. Members receive thoughtful packages, including tasting notes and stories behind the winemakers, often featuring limited-release labels. The club emphasizes connection and discovery, providing an authentic window into the winemaking process and the people behind the bottles.
FINALISTS
Gold Medal Wine Club
Ordinaire's Wine Club
Rockbridge Vineyard
SommSelect
Starr Hill Vineyard & Winery
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Our Featured Panelists
Pamela & Gary Baker
Pam and Gary Baker are freelance food, wine, and travel writers living in Northern California. They have written for local, national, and international publications including WineTraveler, BBC Travel, LuxeBeat, Best Wineries, Wander with Wonder, and more. Pam is also the former editor of Sacramento Lifestyle Magazine. They love train travel, small ship sailing, and exploring wine regions throughout the world. Follow their adventures at pamandgarybaker.com.
Julie Bielenberg
Julie Bielenberg is a Colorado-based writer producing over 75 pieces a year for outlets such as AAA, Family Vacationist, Rachel Ray in Season, Spoke + Blossom, USA Today, Vail Daily and numerous others. She has been the State's #1 agritourism for ten consecutive years and is always in search of field, farm, forest and forage. Julie has three children and two pandemic pooches and is married to an avid outdoorsman. Follow her on Instagram.
Jacky Runice
When Jacky took her first flight at age 17 to Spain, she hadn't stepped a foot outside of Chicago. As a broadcast journalist for 20 years, she always managed to bring her travels back to her Chicago audience with radio documentaries about the culture and characters of places she visited. She transitioned to print journalism (syndicated travel column via Tribune Media Services and Travel Columnist for the Daily Herald Chicago) and then to the web where she has written for numerous outlets such as CBS, LuxuryHotels.com, Examiner.com, AOL, USA Today and others. Follow her on Facebook.
Penny Sadler
Penny Sadler is a freelance writer covering wine, food, travel and lifestyle topics. Currently residing in the Lone Star State, her glass is always full, preferably of something white and sparkling. Her work has appeared in Culture Cheese Magazine, Cheese Professor, Matador Network, Inside Hook, Alcohol Professor, Vintner Project, and elsewhere. Penny has appeared on numerous broadcasts as an expert on topics ranging from wine tourism to skin cancer to packing for international travel. She is a Wine Spirits Education Trust certified wine specialist and a member of SATW. Read more at www.adventuresofacarryon.com.
Mike Shubic
Mike Shubic is a seasoned road trip travel video blogger, traversing the byways of the world looking for those hidden gems of the road. From unique destinations, unexpected discoveries, creative cuisine, intriguing inns to exciting attractions...the road is his page. The experiences are his ink. And every 300 miles, a new chapter begins. Whether you live vicariously or by example, Mike will do the exploring so you can have an adventure. Learn more at MikesRoadTrip.com.
Robin Smith
Robin O'Neal Smith is a freelance writer covering food, travel, wine and lifestyle topics. A "foodie," she enjoys savoring the food and wine wherever her travels take her and finding the hidden gems in destinations to share with her readers. She resides in Pennsylvania, and her work has appeared in Potomac Lifestyle, Travel Awaits, She Buys Travel, Extended Weekend Getaways and many others. Robin has appeared on various podcasts as an expert on travel topics. She is a TravMedia member and serves on the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association board. Follow her adventures at robinonealsmith.com.
Aly Walansky
Aly Walansky writes regularly about food news and trends. She has been a food journalist for over twenty years and has covered everything from budget shopping to recipes to culinary travel content for national publications that include the Food Network, Southern Living, Food & Wine, Travel & Leisure, The Kitchn and more. She was ranked among top 10 journalists of 2023 and top 10 freelance journalists in 2024, as well as #1 food journalist of 2022, by Muck Rack. Follow her at alywalansky.substack.com.
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