The California Wine Club vs MYSA Natural Wine
The California Wine Club
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Quick verdict
The California Wine Club edges it overall, winning 2 of 4 rating categories. The California Wine Club is cheaper to start ($49 vs $84.95).
Choose The California Wine Club if…
You’re fans of small, family-owned California wineries. Family-run since 1990, it ships wines from small California wineries you won’t find in stores. The Premier Series starts at $49 for two bottles.
See current offerChoose MYSA Natural Wine if…
You’re natural-wine fans who want low-intervention, small-farm wines. A natural-wine club and shop with clubs for orange, red and mixed natural wines, plus clear notes on how each wine is made.
See current offerSide by side
| The California Wine Club | MYSA Natural Wine | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 3.9/5 | 3.8/5 |
| Value | 3.9/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Wine quality | 4.3/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Choice & personalization | 3.4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Flexibility | 4/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Starting price | $49 | $84.95 |
| Approx. per bottle | $24.50 | $28 |
| Bottles per shipment | 2, 4, 6 or 12 | 3, 6 or 12 (4 in red and orange clubs) |
| How often | Monthly, every 2 months or quarterly | Every 1, 2 or 3 months |
| Shipping | Same fee for 2-6 bottles; free on 12 | Varies; check at checkout |
| Intro offer | - | - |
| Guarantee | Replaces any wine you don’t love | Satisfaction guarantee |
| Skip / cancel | Change or cancel by phone or online | Skip or cancel online |
| What you can choose | Reds, whites or mixed; other series for international and collector wines | Natural, orange, red and pét-nat wines |
| Ships to | Most US states | Many US states |
| Best for | Fans of small, family-owned California wineries | Natural-wine fans who want low-intervention, small-farm wines |
The California Wine Club: pros & cons
- Two-bottle boxes, so wine doesn’t pile up
- Small, family wineries with the story behind each
- Long-running, well-reviewed gift club
- Replaces any bottle you don’t love
- Around $25 a bottle before shipping
- Shipping isn’t included under 12 bottles
- California wines only in the Premier Series
MYSA Natural Wine: pros & cons
- Real natural wines from small farms
- Clear notes on farming and winemaking
- Orange-wine and pét-nat options
- Pricey per bottle
- Natural styles aren’t for everyone
- Limited personalization