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Bespoke Wine For A Fraction Of The Cost

Last year most people's wine consumption went through the roof - and so did household budgets. Looking to combine high-quality and exceptional prices, we searched for the online wine service of our dreams.

And we found it - Tasting Room.

Tasting Room is an exquisite bespoke subscription service. Quality is a given - they source the best wines from vineyards around the world. Only 1 in 12 wines are approved by their sommeliers and included in their monthly collections. Truly taking the time to find the best wines for you.

And value? Check this out:

When you sign up for Tasting Room, the savings start instantly. The first thing you get is a deeply discounted initial shipment of wine - 6 bottles for only $49.95 - normally a $210 value!

Tasting Room automatically ships a case of wine right to your door. After that, each case of 6 top-notch bottles of wine costs $75 - that's only $12.50 a bottle.

These wines would normally retail for anywhere from $25-$40 per bottle! After that, Tasting Room's shipments will arrive at your doorstep each month - all reds, all whites, or a mix of the two - your choice.

The bottles we drink should make us curious, adventurous, and joyful. Our wine should reflect our personalities and experiences. New suggestions ought to build upon our preferences.

That's why Tasting Room's intent on sharing its wine expertise, imparting knowledge in a mellow way that builds incrementally. Their subscription provides an insightful personal concierge who takes the time to help you learn about wines and broaden your wine palate with carefully selected suggestions tailored just for you - or for gifts or dinner parties.

Tasting Room's convenient concierges will even handpick shipments you're bound to love because they're personalized wines. No outdated algorithms choosing your wine here!

Feel free to connect with your very own wine concierge Monday - Friday, 10am to 6pm EST and they'll respond within 2 hours. Their expertise is just a click away.

And over time, Tasting Room's experts get to know you and continually curate their choices based on that knowledge.

You can pause or opt-out at any time, or switch to a 12-bottle case. Then there's the ability to calibrate the cadence of your deliveries to every 2 or 3 months. And, to make sure you're 100 % happy with your wines, Tasting Room has a Total Satisfaction Guarantee.

Truly a wine lover's dream, this select membership provides some very sweet savings on world-class wines from its exclusive partners.

Regardless if you're new to wine or a seasoned connoisseur, Tasting Room will take you on an immersive wine voyage that will not break the bank.

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Why Tasting Room Is The Perfect Gift This Holiday Season

This crazy year is finally coming to an end, and you know what that means? The holiday season is here! The holidays are always my favorite time of year-- I get to see my favorite people and indulge a little bit.

But this year the holidays are going to look a little different. My brother isn't able to travel home, and I won't be able to see so many of my friends. I decided to make up for it by treating myself. This is the year I add myself to my gift list.

My interest in wine has grown a lot over the last few months. I now know that I prefer a sauvignon blanc to a pinot grigio, but I wanted to learn more about wine, so I asked my friend to recommend some to me, and she suggested I join a wine club.

I never thought about joining a wine club, I figured it'd be pricey and that I wouldn't like most of the wine. But it would be the perfect gift to myself, so I decided to look some up to see what I could find.

That's when I came across a wine club called Tasting Room. Tasting Roomcurates your personalized wine profile and sends you 6 full-sized bottles monthly, or every 2 or 3 months.

I figured a service like this would be expensive, but when I saw their TREX (Tasting Room Experience) offer, it immediately caught my eye.

The TREX gift offer meant I could get free shipping on all monthly shipments (worth $150). TREX also gives you access to a personal wine concierge (worth $150), and bi-annual online tasting experiences, bringing the vineyard experience home (worth $100).

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TREX would save me so much and give me so many perks. When I saw that you also get every 4th shipment complimentary (a value of $225!), I knew I had to sign up right away. It got me thinking about who I could gift this to as well as myself.

I got to speak to a wine concierge, who talked me through my personal Wine Profile. She recommended some wines I might like to try. It's great having the guidance of an expert, plus I can preview my selections and replace anything I don't want.

When my first shipment of wine arrived, I was amazed that all 6 bottles were delicious. The concierge's advice really made for a very personalized experience. I didn't really drink red wine before, but I enjoyed the red that came in my shipment because the wines were based on the styles and flavors I prefer. I get to keep rating each bottle I receive as I go so that my Wine Profile stays up to date.

Having my wine delivered to my doorstep every month is the perfect gift for myself. I'll be staying at home a lot over the holidays, but I can look forward to trying more delicious wine. The TREXoffer means I can get advice from the concierge if I do need to bring a bottle to any gatherings, or I could gift someone a case of wine and a TREX membership for just $99!

Over the holidays, Tasting Room has a special offer: Receive a full case of wine (that's 6 full bottles) PLUS the elite TREX membership for only $99! Since I love my own membership, I am planning on sending TREX and a case of wine as a gift to my brother. I know he will love it. Who wouldn't love receiving a case of wine in the mail? Plus, he will be able to use his TREX membership for the rest of the year!

I was skeptical of whether Tasting Room could get to know my palate, but now I'm not. Plus, with Tasting Room's Total Satisfaction Guarantee, they'll provide me with a full wine credit to use at their retail bottle shop, so I can choose a new wine to get.

I'd highly recommend Tasting Room's TREX offer, it has such great perks at the best value

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How To Create A Wine Tasting Experience At Home

I know everyone says this, but Fall is my favorite time of year. The colder weather, changing leaves, and weirdly, I even like the shorter days!

Even though this year is set to be a lot different, I'm still looking forward to a lot of fun at-home activities. For me, Fall is a perfect excuse to stay home, light a fire, and chill out. Doing nothing is therapeutic sometimes, but even on my laziest evenings spent at home, my friends and I always treat ourselves to wine.

As I've gotten a little older, I've become more interested in finding great bottles, as opposed to the best deals I can get my hands on. Having said that, price is still a factor for me when it comes to selecting a bottle. So when my friend suggested I should sign up for a wine club, I shrugged it off, thinking it would be too expensive.

When clubs sound great — I mean, who wouldn't want wine delivered right to their doorstep on a regular basis? But my wine-savvy friend said that wine clubs can be super affordable- if you can find the right one. She insisted I check out Tasting Room.

Turns out, not all wine clubs are the same. What makes Tasting Room different is that they go the extra mile when it comes to curating your shipments. After you take a quiz on their site detailing some of your flavor preferences, they send you a tasting kit of 6 mini bottles to rate for only $9.95. Once you rate the mini bottles online, Tasting Room's experts curate your personalized wine profile and send you 6 full-sized bottles every month.

I liked the sound of being able to do a mini tasting from home before having full-sized bottles shipped to me. But what really struck me was Tasting Room's new TREX membership.

TREX is designed to bring a full at-home wine experience to you. For me, an amazing wine experience is so much more than just drinking a few glasses. I love learning about vintages and pairings, talking about the flavor profiles with my friends, and discovering new bottles that I end up falling in love with.

A TREX membership gives you access to a pretty impressive set of perks. Firstly, you get matched with your very own personal wine concierge. They are available at any time to help you curate your monthly shipments, answer any questions you may have about a bottle, and make recommendations for dinner parties or birthdays.

For TREX members, every 4th month is complimentary, you get free shipping on all monthly orders, and you get exclusive discounts from Tasting Room's partners, like Fortessa (the stemware of choice for the Ritz Carlton).

With so many incredible perks, I had to sign up. But the one I'm most excited about is the virtual wine tastings! The tastings happen twice a year, and I'll get to talk to my concierge and other wine lovers and further expand my knowledge base.

A TREX membership costs just $58.95, which includes the cost of the tasting kit, and it's been the perfect addition to my cozy fall evenings at home. I've loved picking my wines every month with the help of my concierge, and so far I've absolutely loved every bottle I've gotten.

You can't beat the convenience of having wine delivered right to your door. I've been having so many great evenings at home with friends, enjoying great wine, and cooking (thanks to the pairing recommendations from my concierge). At-home nights are the new normal, and thanks to Tasting Room, I'd happily never leave the house again!

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Tasting Room Presents: Exclusive Wines Inspired by Westworld

Celebrate the show’s return with these delicious new wines

In honor of the highly anticipated premiere of Westworld's third season, Warner Bros and Tasting Room have crafted a limited edition collection of wines to celebrate the series' return.

Directly inspired by the show's thrilling third season, the three eye-catching bottles are each uniquely curated and inspired by characters in the show, each offering a vastly different tasting experience. Check out the wines below, and be sure to get yourself a bottle before they sell out!

2017 Maeve Millay Limestone Coast Shiraz

Think you know Australian Shiraz? Think again. This tantalizing red will leave you longing for sip after sip — if it doesn't knock you off your feet completely. Like Maeve, it's intriguing and complex, with concentrated flavors of blackberry, vanilla, and cedar culminating in a lingering finish that you won't soon forget. While enjoying this alluring wine wouldn't qualify as a violent delight, it will certainly bring you pleasure that you don't find every day.

Tasting Notes:

Rich, concentrated, blackberry, boysenberry, vanilla, spicy cedar finish, warm lingering finish.

2016 Dolores Abernathy California White Blend

There's a path for everyone — consider yourself lucky to be on the path that's brought you to this enchanting and layered blend of Pinot Gris, Chenin Blanc, Roussanne and Viognier. Inspired by Dolores, this white may seem mild and pleasant at first, but one sip reveals that it packs a punch of vibrant green apple and pear flavors, deftly woven with notes of baking spices. Choose to see the beauty in the world through this captivating wine.

Tasting Notes

Packed with vibrant green apple and pear flavors, deftly woven with notes of baking spices.

2016 Man in Black Rogue Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Like a maze you desperately want to solve, this compelling Cabernet Sauvignon will take you on some twists and turns. It's a red worth discovering, with its rich, layered flavors of black cherry, coffee bean and dried herbs — just as the Man in Black enjoys a game worth playing. Each taste reveals something new, until you find yourself completely immersed in the wine's brooding, dark profile. Go ahead: Take a sip and unleash your true self.

Tasting Notes

Dark, chewy, savory; Flavors of black cherry, currant, plum, coffee bean, dried herbs; will be adding a portion of barrel aged Cabernet to soften the green notes. Medium-Firm tannins on the finish.

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The Best Way To Become An Expert On Wine

I'm sort of guy who'll drink whatever the happy hour special is, so I didn't really know much about wine until recently. Sure, it's been around for so long that both the Greeks and Romans had Gods of wine, but in those mythologies, no one talks about how well Malbec pairs with lean cuts of red meat. So you can imagine my surprise when I went on a first date with a woman who actually requested a "full-bodied" wine. The waiter poured her a taste, and she correctly guessed the wine was aged in rum barrels. Meanwhile, all I could muster was, "It's good."

I pulled the waiter aside while my date was in the bathroom and confessed my wine ignorance. He told me he used to be the same way and suggested I try Tasting Room. Tasting Room is a monthly wine delivery club that teaches you about wine and sends you unique bottles based on your preferences. I didn't even know what my preferences were, so I was relieved to find out that Tasting Room helps you discover what you like. Your first shipment is a little different than the rest: six small wine bottles that you rate, which Tasting Room uses to figure out what your palate prefers. I really wanted to impress the wine aficionado, so I tried to learn as much as I could when my regular shipment of full-sized bottles came. They send you a lot of information that helps you taste the difference between smoky and fruity notes, recognize the body level, and even learn about vineyards and what the heck a tannin is. Plus, you always have amazing bottles on hand. We had a date at a BYOB Spanish restaurant, and it felt great to skip the trip to the liquor store and just bring two bottles of the Pinot Noir that Tasting Room had sent me that month. I told her all about the vineyard, what food would pair best with the wine, etc. Even with her wine expertise, she was genuinely impressed. Score!

Now, I'm happy to say I've refined both my selections and wine knowledge. And my new found expertise from Tasting Room has actually changed my life for the better in several ways.

I'm a hit at parties! I'm in a relationship now with the wine lover. She brings me to a lot of parties hosted by her friends, and I always bring a bottle of wine that everyone ends up loving. And whenever anybody asks, "And who brought him?" the smile on my girlfriend's face when she takes credit is priceless.
I finally know what to do at the wine store. I used to go into wine stores and not know my way around. Now I talk like I actually know what to ask for, and it helps me get a bottle I know I'll like.
Wine knowledge is great for networking! I go to a decent amount of networking events because it never hurts to rub shoulders with people in your industry. Usually, these events are catered, and wine is always a great ice breaker. At one event, I found myself talking to the CTO of a sporting goods delivery startup. We bonded over our appreciation of reds from California's Napa Valley, and I left with a business card!
I've always got great wine to share. When I'm with my girlfriend at her place, sometimes we just veg out and watch TV all night. She gets stressed at work, so I'll massage her feet and we'll split a great bottle of red wine from a smaller vineyard that our local wine store just doesn't offer. It's a perfect night in!

I finally see why the Greeks and Romans had their very own gods of wine. Better yet, every bottle comes with a satisfaction guarantee, so if you ever receive a wine that doesn't match your taste preferences, Tasting Room will replace it or issue you a wine credit to purchase another bottle from the extensive collection on the site. It's well worth it at less than $10 to join (that gets you your tasting kit), and you can cancel at any time. At around $13 a bottle, Tasting Room has really helped me learn what I like so I can join the rest of the world in appreciating the art of vino.

Update: The folks at Tasting Room are extending a special offer to our readers! Follow this link to get your wine tasting kit for just $6.95 (originally $39.95)!

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Best Wine Club Delivery Service: Tasting Room by Lot18

In vino veritas – Latin, for, “In wine, there is truth." And truth be told, whether we're eating a stinky chunk of cheese, a piping-hot dish of spaghetti carbonara, or in most cases, whatever's in the fridge, we want a decent glass (or plastic cup) of wine to go with it. We're not wine snobs, but we want a decent glass to share with friends. Here's another bit of truth: It's nice to learn at least a little bit about which wines pair best with our favorite foods. Wouldn't it make you feel better to have even just a little more knowledge about wine? Okay, but where to start? That's where Tasting Room comes in.

Too many trips to the liquor store, and you're going to start to seem a little Charlie Sheen-ish. That's why wine clubs or subscription services have become such a great option. While there are a bunch of options online, there's no question as to which is my favorite. Raise a glass to Tasting Room by Lot18.

Founded in 2013, Tasting Roomstands out from the pack – first and foremost because it isn't a “club" as all the others are. Tasting Room is a personalized service catered to your specific preferences, and you actually get to taste wine to help you decide which grape varieties, styles and regions you like. No other online service lets you taste first. While other clubs send you the wines they think you'll want, only Tasting Room goes the extra mile to learn – and send you – wines you'll love. It's basically like Netflix for wine.

To get started, they send you 6 mini bottles and you go online to rate them. After that, Tasting Room sends you bottles they've selected for you based on what you like. You can further customize by choosing the number of bottles you receive, select all reds, all whites, or a mix of both. It's under $10 to join, and you can cancel at any time (though why you would is a mystery to us). Not only will you get to taste delicious wines from some of the world's greatest producers, you'll become more educated and less intimidated about wine. I'll drink to that!

There are some other wine clubs out there that are certainly quaffable and deserve attention. What they don't offer, however, are such attractive price points, the flexibility, customization or other perks I love from Tasting Room.

WSJ Wine Club offers two basic plans: their Discovery Club at $149.99 for 12 wines, or their Premier Club at $239 for a case of tiny-production releases. There seems to be only one shipping option of 12 bottles delivered quarterly. With WSJ Wine Club, you can select the varieties and regions you want to receive. You can cancel at any time. They get great reviews, but one common complaint is their $19.99 shipping charge not mentioned in the club package prices. Wall Street…can't be too surprised about the devilish detail buried in the fine print, can you?

New York Times Wine Club offers the impressive perk of a selection team comprising wine pros and even a Master of Wine. They do the choosing, so you cannot taste and select. Like Tasting Room, if you do not care for a bottle, they will send you a replacement. You can join their Times Sampler Club at $90 per 6-bottle shipment or their Reserve Wine Club, which costs $180 per 6-bottle shipment. You can choose the frequency of shipments – either every month, every 2 months, or quarterly. Hopefully you like red wine, since there is no option for an all-white wine subscription.

Gold Medal Wine Club offers 6 packages or “series," as they call them, the cheapest starting at $37 – quite reasonable. All the wines must meet the criteria of having won medals from competitions and accolades from critics. Gold Medal has been around since 1992, so the club is “well aged," so to speak. Gold Medal offers month-to-month memberships, which is nice for those who want to play things by ear. Cons? The site is tough to navigate, and they only offer California wines, so you won't get much variety. Also, a dirty secret of the wine industry is that if a wine doesn't win a medal in one competition, just submit it to another. There are dozens of competitions, and eventually a poor-quality wine might get lucky...and find its way into your club shipment.

Ready to relax with a nice glass of Cabernet, Chardonnay or perhaps a rosé? Now you can let Tasting Room take care of it for you.

Update: The awesome folks at Tasting Room are extending a special discount for our readers. Follow this link to get your wine tasting kit for $6.95 (originally $9.95)!

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