WSJwine is the Wall Street Journal’s wine club, operated by the same group that runs Laithwaites. You get a heavily discounted first case, then 12 bottles every three months at around $13 a bottle, plus shipping.
What we like
- Big intro discount on the first case
- Wide, crowd-pleasing selection
- Swap any bottle before shipping
Watch out for
- Shipping isn’t included
- Lots of overlap with Laithwaites’ wines
- Cases of 12 are a lot for light drinkers
Key facts
| Starting price | $69.99 |
|---|---|
| Approx. per bottle | $13.33 |
| Bottles per shipment | 12 |
| How often | Every 3 months |
| Shipping | About $19.99 per case |
| Guarantee | Money-back guarantee |
| Skip / cancel | Swap, skip or cancel any time |
| What you can choose | Reds, whites or mixed |
| Ships to | Most US states |
Checked Oct 9, 2026 on the official site. Prices and terms change: confirm before you buy.
What you get
Each quarterly case mixes award-winning value wines from around the world, or you can choose reds only or whites only. Tasting notes and food pairings come with every bottle, and you can swap any wine before shipping.
Value and costs
The intro case is the deal, often around $70 for 12 bottles plus bonuses. After that, expect about $160 a case plus roughly $20 shipping. That’s good value for everyday drinking but not exceptional for quality.
WSJwine vs Laithwaites
The ranges overlap heavily. Compare the current intro offers and pick one; joining both means duplicate bottles.
Our verdict
A good-value case club for people who drink a bottle or more a week. Pick it or Laithwaites, not both.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a WSJ subscription to join WSJwine?
No. The club is open to anyone of legal drinking age in an eligible state.
Can I skip a case?
Yes: skip or swap online or by phone before the case ships.
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Alternatives to WSJwine
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.
- Per bottle (approx.)
- $13
- Bottles per box
- You choose (orders of 6+)
- How often
- $40/month deposit; order whenever you like
- Shipping
- Free on orders of $200+
A personalized wine club that learns from your bottle ratings. The $39.95 six-bottle intro box is one of the best deals in wine clubs; regular boxes are fair value at about $15 a bottle.
- Per bottle (approx.)
- $14.99
- Bottles per box
- 6 or 12
- How often
- Every 1, 2 or 3 months
- Shipping
- $9.95 on 6 bottles; free on 12
A big, long-established merchant with a famous intro deal: six bottles for about $50 delivered, then a 12-bottle case every three months for around $160 plus shipping.
- Per bottle (approx.)
- $13.33
- Bottles per box
- 6 intro, then 12
- How often
- Every 3 months
- Shipping
- $19.99 per case (or $89/year Unlimited)
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.
- Per bottle (approx.)
- $11.66
- Bottles per box
- 12
- How often
- Every 12 weeks
- Shipping
- About $19.95 per case