If you consider yourself something of a wine snob yet you’ve been picking up the same uninspired rotation of shirazes, cab savs and sav blancs at the bottle-o of late…it might be time to sign up to a wine subscription.
Wine clubs, wine boxes, wine delivery services – whatever you want to call them – usually arrive at your door bimonthly and are a convenient way of allowing your taste buds to dabble with different undertones and flavours.
With options aplenty for organic wines, Australian-produced wines, luxury wines and quality wines on the affordable side, there’s a box of vino for every need and liking.
We’ve done the research for you and have rounded up some of the best wine subscriptions to sign up to so that you can level up your amateur sommelier prowess at home.
The best wine boxes to subscribe to in Australia
Regional wine plan
$223 at Wine Selectors
Named as one of 2021’s Trusted Brands in Australian Wine Subscriptions, Wine Selectors’ wines are hand-selected by an expert tasting panel across both big and boutique producers in the country. Choose from pre-selected subscriptions like organic, regional and Hunter Valley or customise your own pack.
Key features:
- Three regional subscriptions: mixed, red and white
- Delivery options per every four, six, eight, ten and twelve weeks
- Experience wines from 500+ Australian wineries
- Each box contains 12 bottles
Alcohol delivery service
from $12/ bottle at Jimmy Brings
Unlike the traditional wine subscription, Jimmy Brings offers order to door delivery all within the hour. So, whether you are running low on stock mid-way through hosting, or surprise guests show for sunset drinks, Jimmy Brings will have your faves refrigerated and ready to drink to your door in a moments notice.
Key features:
- 30-minute average order delivery time
- Operates across major capital cities and regional areas
- Jimmy Brings Loyalty programs offers your 8th delivery (almost) free – just pay delivery
Connoisseur’s collection
$270 at The Wine Collective
As a former subsidiary of Australia’s oldest wine club founded in 1946 The Wine Society, The Wine Collective know what they’re talking about. Offering an impressive range of over 9000 wines from small to medium-sized wine producers, you can choose from 11 expertly curated wine plans or make your own – with many coming with comprehensive winery profiles and tasting notes.
Key features:
- Delivered every three months (January, April, July, October)
- Available in red, white or mixed cases
- Typical drinking window: 1-4 years
JW Cru subscription
$30 at Just Wines
Offering over 6000 Aussie wines, Just Wines’ JW Cru membership doesn’t skimp on quality while also giving you bang for your buck. Choose from over 18 subscription boxes such as Entertainers’ red & white mix or the varietal shiraz mix to be delivered to your door every two to three months.
Key features:
- Redeem loyalty points
- Save up to 30 per cent with membership plan
- Free delivery on orders over $50
- Explore exclusive wines and personalised services
- 90-day money-back guarantee
What is a wine subscription box?
Subscription services come in all shapes and sizes, but arguably the most deserving of your money is the trusty wine subscription. Depending on your budget and preference for the frequency of delivery, many wine subscription services offer monthly or quarterly paid programs. But the surprise doesn’t stop there, with many services sourcing from a range of Australian wineries you are invited to explore a new drop with every box.
