Naked Wines vs WSJwine
Naked Wines
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Quick verdict
Naked Wines edges it overall, winning 4 of 4 rating categories. Naked Wines is cheaper to start ($40 vs $69.99).
Choose Naked Wines if…
You’re people who want to choose every bottle and pay less for it. Not a box club but a members’ wine shop: you put $40 a month into your account and spend it on wines from independent winemakers at member prices of up to 60% off.
See current offerChoose WSJwine if…
You’re steady drinkers who want award-winning value bottles by the case. The Wall Street Journal’s wine club, run by the same group as Laithwaites: a discounted first case, then 12 bottles every three months at around $13 a bottle.
See current offerSide by side
| Naked Wines | WSJwine | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 4.4/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Value | 4.6/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Wine quality | 4/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Choice & personalization | 4.8/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Flexibility | 4.2/5 | 4/5 |
| Starting price | $40 | $69.99 |
| Approx. per bottle | $13 | $13.33 |
| Bottles per shipment | You choose (orders of 6+) | 12 |
| How often | $40/month deposit; order whenever you like | Every 3 months |
| Shipping | Free on orders of $200+ | About $19.99 per case |
| Intro offer | - | - |
| Guarantee | Money back on any bottle you don’t like | Money-back guarantee |
| Skip / cancel | Pause or cancel any time online | Swap, skip or cancel any time |
| What you can choose | Any: you pick every bottle from the member shop | Reds, whites or mixed |
| Ships to | Most US states | Most US states |
| Best for | People who want to choose every bottle and pay less for it | Steady drinkers who want award-winning value bottles by the case |
Naked Wines: pros & cons
- You choose every bottle: nothing arrives you didn’t pick
- Member prices are well below the listed market price
- Wines come from independent winemakers you can read about
- Money-back guarantee on bottles you don’t enjoy
- The $40 monthly deposit builds up whether you order or not
- Free delivery needs a $200 order
- “Market price” comparisons are Naked’s own figures
WSJwine: pros & cons
- Big intro discount on the first case
- Wide, crowd-pleasing selection
- Swap any bottle before shipping
- Shipping isn’t included
- Lots of overlap with Laithwaites’ wines
- Cases of 12 are a lot for light drinkers