Joining a wine club at a Kentucky winery is the best way to stay connected to producers you discover during a visit. Most Kentucky wine clubs offer 15-20% discounts on all purchases, exclusive access to limited-production wines, and regular shipments of new releases delivered to your door.
What to Expect: A typical Kentucky wine club ships 2-4 bottles quarterly or semi-annually, priced at $30-$80 per shipment. Members usually receive complimentary tastings for themselves and guests, early access to new vintages, invitations to member-only events, and first dibs on limited releases.
How to Choose: Join the club at the winery whose wines you enjoyed most, not the one with the flashiest pitch. Consider shipping costs to your state, the flexibility to skip shipments, and whether you can customize your selections. Some clubs let you choose your wines; others send a curated selection.
The Value: At Kentucky price points, wine club memberships are remarkably affordable. A quarterly shipment of 3 bottles at $15-$25 each, minus the member discount, delivers excellent wine for less than most monthly subscription boxes: and these are wines with a story you experienced firsthand.