Splash Wines vs WSJwine
Splash Wines
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Quick verdict
WSJwine edges it overall, winning 3 of 4 rating categories. Splash Wines is cheaper to start ($59 vs $69.99).
Choose Splash Wines if…
You’re parties and stocking up for as little as possible. A deal-driven club that sells big 15-bottle bundles at very low prices, often with free shipping: quantity over prestige.
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
| Splash Wines | WSJwine | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 3.7/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Value | 4.4/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Wine quality | 3.1/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Choice & personalization | 3.3/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Flexibility | 3.9/5 | 4/5 |
| Starting price | $59 | $69.99 |
| Approx. per bottle | $7 | $13.33 |
| Bottles per shipment | 6 or 15 | 12 |
| How often | Monthly or one-off bundles | Every 3 months |
| Shipping | Free with plans | About $19.99 per case |
| Intro offer | - | - |
| Guarantee | Refund policy on damaged or unwanted bottles | Money-back guarantee |
| Skip / cancel | Cancel online | Swap, skip or cancel any time |
| What you can choose | Mixed bundles, red-only bundles | Reds, whites or mixed |
| Ships to | Most US states | Most US states |
| Best for | Parties and stocking up for as little as possible | Steady drinkers who want award-winning value bottles by the case |
Splash Wines: pros & cons
- Some of the lowest per-bottle prices anywhere
- Free shipping on plans
- Big bundles for parties
- Quality is hit and miss
- Mostly unknown labels
- Easy to end up with more wine than you need
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