Wine Insiders vs WSJwine
Wine Insiders
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Quick verdict
WSJwine edges it overall, winning 3 of 4 rating categories. WSJwine is cheaper to start ($69.99 vs $89).
Choose Wine Insiders if…
You’re bulk buyers who want the lowest price per bottle. A budget case club: the first 12 bottles (plus bonus bottles) for about $89, then 12 bottles every 12 weeks for about $155 plus shipping.
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
| Wine Insiders | WSJwine | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 3.8/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Value | 4.3/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Wine quality | 3.4/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Choice & personalization | 3.5/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Flexibility | 3.8/5 | 4/5 |
| Starting price | $89 | $69.99 |
| Approx. per bottle | $11.66 | $13.33 |
| Bottles per shipment | 12 | 12 |
| How often | Every 12 weeks | Every 3 months |
| Shipping | About $19.95 per case | About $19.99 per case |
| Intro offer | - | - |
| Guarantee | “Perfect pour” satisfaction promise | Money-back guarantee |
| Skip / cancel | Skip or cancel online or by phone | Swap, skip or cancel any time |
| What you can choose | Reds, whites or mixed | Reds, whites or mixed |
| Ships to | Most US states | Most US states |
| Best for | Bulk buyers who want the lowest price per bottle | Steady drinkers who want award-winning value bottles by the case |
Wine Insiders: pros & cons
- One of the lowest per-bottle prices around
- Bonus bottles with the first case
- Simple red, white or mixed choice
- Quality is everyday, not special
- Shipping on top of the case price
- Full cases only
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