WSJWINE WINE CLUB REVIEW: 3.5 STARS

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Limited Time Special Offer
Introductory Offer: $69.99 for 12 bottles plus FREE deluxe lever-action corkscrew and FREE Tasting Notes Binder

Shipping is extra
NEW Introductory Offer: Save $120 on 12 Top-Estate wines and get a FREE deluxe lever-action corkscrew and FREE tasting notes binder

Okay, so here's the skinny on these big-name wine clubs! The Wall Street Journal is a publication. They don't have a liquor license, and they don't want to get into that business, so they've contracted with a third party to fulfill their wine club orders/shipments as WSJ Wine. The third party is a successful wine club provider in the UK that's been providing wines to a HUGE membership for many years.

They source wines from around the world, and then share their great finds with their club members, and their clients' club members, too.

It's important you know this! It's not a sign that the quality will be bad or that you shouldn't trust the WSJ Wine Club... The Wall Street Journal trusts them with their reputation and we think you can trust them, too.

Now, onto normal Wine Club value-talk. The introductory offer is a great way for you to try-before-you-buy. You're getting 12 bottles of good-quality wine for under $6 per bottle, plus a free deluxe lever-action corkscrew set, plus a free binder for your ever-important tasting notes.

After the introductory offer where you’ll receive a case (12 bottles) of wine every quarter for $149.99. Because of the way the private-label company works, there is some crossover between what's available for distribution to wine club members across their wine clubs, but that each wine club gets a few unique bottles to set it apart from the others. It's unclear whether or not the WSJWine Club has any wines picked by anyone at WSJ itself though.

We’ve broken down the pricing below so it’s easier to understand:

	Introductory Offer	Subsequent Shipments
# Bottles of Wine per shipment	12	12
Price	$69.99 ($5.83 per bottle)	$149.99 ($12.50 per bottle)
Shipping Price	$19.99	$19.99
Total Price per Shipment	$89.98 ($7.50 per bottle)	$169.98 ($14.17 per bottle)

We like quarterly case-clubs because you save on shipping and it's better for the environment to send out fewer shipments each year.

Something we noticed: the Mixed case appears to be 8 reds and 4 whites. You can also choose Red-only and White-only if you want.

Last Updated: 03/26/2013

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Comment from Sonja Novotny at 2012-01-16 20:03:56

I agree with the previous feedback regarding WSJwine.com. They did not quote an excessive shipping fee prior to my order and I was shocked at the actual price. When I called to point out this mistake not only did they refuse to credit my account but they seemed not to care at all! This resulted in my cancelling of the membership and asking them to not contact me again via phone, mail or email. He actually had the gall to ask me if I had proof that the shipping fee was not quoted. They took advantage of my trust and most certainly have lost it.

Response from WineClubReviews at 2012-01-16 21:23:12

To help us watch out for others, please tell us how much was your shipping fee and which state were you shipping to?

Comment from Samantha Addonizio at 2010-12-29 13:01:14

WSJwine.com is UNRELIABLE...gifts do NOT arrive and TERRIBLE customer service on top of that. Do NOT order from WSJwine.com. I ordered on December 8 for a gift for friends that have been very good to me and very generous to our children. I ordered 2 bottles of champagne for delivery by Christmas. I was so very happy to have found this way to send them some good cheer. I received an order summary from WSJwine.com with the following information:

Thank you for ordering from WSJwine. In accordance with California state law, Lionstone Sonoma, a licensed California retailer, will accept, process, and ship your order for WSJwine. Thank you for being a valued customer. If you have any questions regarding your order, simply contact customer service by phone at (877) 975- 9463 or via email at [email protected]

I also received an order number and a timestamp that the order summary was received on December 8, 2010 at 3:49:48pm. Since the information in my order summary indicated that my order will be processed by a CA merchant, there seemed nothing more to be done.

On December 29, 2010, I finally got in touch with my good friend. As we exchanged well wishes, I asked them how they enjoyed their champagne. There was an awkward silence. My friend then said, what do you mean? I was SO embarassed. I asked if she received the gift I sent and she had not. I apologized, hurried off the phone and told her I would call her right back.

I call the number in my Order Summary email. I spoke with Sherry. Sherry told me that my order was cancelled. There was no indication why. She could only have a supervisor call me back in approximately 24 hours. I asked if WJS would re-place the order with a rush so delivery could be made by December 31, 2010 so my friends could enjoy for New Years at least. She said that they are not allowed by law to expdite alcohol orders. (I think that is flase since I have ordered items from other basket vendors that included beer or wine and there was an option to FedEx). She told me that nothiing more could be done. I asked to speak to a supervisor right away. After keeping me on hold for 10 minutes she came back on and told me that a supervisor could not speak with me now. I was so angry I told her I expected a call within 24 hours and I would pass along how WSJwine.com treated me.

Your special introductory offer:
SAVE $120 on 12 Top-Estate Wines

This special offer gives you 12 outstanding wines for only $5.84 a bottle. Enjoy double-gold-medal 2010 Bordeaux, gold-medal Argentine Malbec, fine Russian River Valley Pinot Noir and much more. Read all about each wine and SAVE $120 today. As an extra bonus, we'll also send you a FREE deluxe lever-action corkscrew set (worth $39.99). All part of your introduction to The WSJwine Discovery Club.

Why such a generous offer? We believe you'll be impressed and come back for more. If you don't, no problem. It's a risk we're prepared to take. By offering small-batch wines of real flair and value, with convenient home delivery, WSJwine is changing the way people buy wine. This opens a lot of doors. Winemakers give us their best wines. Customers love the quality and variety.

Just taste for yourself. Detailed notes tell the story of each wine and offer useful serving tips. And every bottle comes with our money-back guarantee. If you're not impressed, you don't pay.

With the Discovery Club you will receive a regular supply of outstanding values from some of the world's leading, small estates. You'll have new things to try every quarter, plus enough information to help you pick the right wine from the rack every time. It works out to just one good bottle a week.

Exclusive Discovery Club benefits

12 expertly selected wines reserved for you every 3 months
A members–only 20% savings on all Discovery Club cases
Online preview of each case—change the mix, skip cases, alter delivery timing
No obligations—you're free to cancel anytime
Detailed tasting notes and serving advice with every wine
100% money–back guarantee—if ever a wine fails to delight, you'll be refunded in full

WSJwine Discovery Club
Perfect for wine fans looking to expand their horizons and increase their knowledge —with outstanding wines priced for everyday enjoyment. Each Discovery Club dozen allows you to taste your way around the world for JUST $149.99 (always with a minimum 20% savings).

What is your return policy?
WSJwine is 100% committed to your satisfaction. In the unlikely event that you have broken bottles or experience delivery problems of any kind, please call within 60 days. We will always work to resolve any problems as quickly as possible

Last Updated: 3/26/2013

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