In a Nutshell
pros
- Excellent selection, chosen by Martha Stewart
- Delivers to almost all continental United States
- Affordable, high-quality wines
cons
- Red selection could be larger
- No monthly shipment membership option
Martha Stewart Wines at a Glance
Wine Types & Quality
Martha Stewart Wines has a lovely selection of wine and each one is of high quality. That is the main attraction of this popular wine club. You can choose from a wide variety of red, white, and blended varietals with bottles hailing from the world over, including Italy, France, and California.
Browse the tantalizing selection of wines in this collection that includes:
- Chardonnay
- Bordeaux blanc
- Cabernet sauvignon
- Sangiovese
- Pinot Grigio
And many more. What’s more, Martha Stewart Wines offers some truly unique blends, and if you are interested in trying something new, this is a great address. Things like apple, pear, and honeysuckle combine to make scavi and ray ice prestige sparkling bottles. Or tempt your palate with a chardonnay that tosses together bananas, pineapples, and toasted almonds. These blends will make your mouth water and your wine soul sing.
Membership Options
While everyone loves Martha, and the name itself commands respect and admiration, there is something members love even more about this wine club: its affordability. With frequent discounts, everyday reasonable prices on individual bottles, and free shipping (sometimes), Martha Stewart Wines makes having an impressive wine collection affordable for anyone. It's refreshing to find a wine club that allows people to find high-quality bottles without having to pay an arm and a leg for them.
With Martha Stewart Wines club membership, you get the following benefits:
- Martha Stewart’s personal selections
- Insightful pairing suggestions
- Exclusive entertaining and serving advice
- 6 or 12 bottle shipments at 6- or 8-week intervals
Martha Stewart Wines also has flexible memberships. You can skip a shipment or change your preferences at any time with ease. And the most impressive part of a Martha Stewart Wines membership is that if you don’t like one of the wines that you’ve received, the wine club will replace it with another selection completely for free.
Pricing
As mentioned above, the Martha Stewart Wines prices are more than reasonable. You can sign up for a membership to receive hand-selected bottles regularly, or you can opt for individual orders. It’s nice that Martha Stewart Wines offers the flexibility of single-time and low-quantity orders instead of forcing you into a larger purchase than you actually want.
Here are the membership plans available:
If you sign up for the newsletter, you get an extra 10% off your first order.
There are also promotions being run for the wine club frequently. For example, as I’m writing this review, if you spend more than $150, you receive 3,000 Membership Rewards points from American Express.
Finally, orders of 6+ bottles automatically get free shipping. Considering the cost of some wine clubs’ shipping fees, this is a major savings. Martha Stewart Wines ships to almost all of the continental United States with the exception of a few areas, including South Dakota, Utah, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Kentucky, Delaware, and Rhode Island-the states that don’t allow shipping of alcohol at all.
Shipments are usually delivered within 3 to 5 business days. Shipping for orders of 1-5 bottles costs $14.95.
Featured Wines:
Choosing a featured wine from this vast collection might be difficult considering the variety of bouquets, varietals, and specialties. Fortunately, Martha Stewart herself has given us her hand-picked favorites.
These wines are the cream of the crop. Here are a few of the best:
1. 2016 VIGOUROUX SELECTIONNE PAR BOURGOGNE ALIGOTÉ
Coster per bottle: $19.99
Goes great with: This white grape selection has a fruity, fresh bouquet and pairs beautifully with grilled fish, goat cheese, light salads, steamed vegetables, and oysters.
2. 2017 CALA DE' POETI MONTEPULCIANO D'ABRUZZO D.O.C.
Coster per bottle: $15.99
Combining red berries from the Montepulciano region, tobacco, and leather flavoring, this ruby red delight will complement an Italian meal of pasta or pizza. It can also be paired with meat dishes or a zesty Mediterranean meal.
3. Italian ABBAZIA MOSCATO ROSÉ DOLCE
Coster per bottle: $12.99
Goes great with: The Abbazia Rose Dolce is a light and fruity sparkler gleaned from the rolling hills of Italy. With candied strawberries, peaches, apricots, bubble gum, and licorice, this fun selection goes well with fruit tarts, light pasta dishes, cheeses, such as camembert or brie, and seafood.
Giving the Gift of Wine
Like many wine clubs of style, Martha Stewart Wines offers a membership subscription as a gift option. A wine club membership is an excellent gift for anyone you know who enjoys their wine. It is generous and amiable, but not overly-friendly, making it the perfect gift for colleagues, relatives, or neighbors.
Martha Stewart Wines lets you sign up for a year of wine club membership as a gift for someone. The gift will include a selection of Martha Stewart’s favorite wines, pairing guides from the household hero herself, and even serving and entertainment suggestions. Gift options include how many shipments to send and whether you want them to receive red, white, or mixed assortments. Choose from the following gift packages:
Gift packages come with free shipping. There is one final gift option for a wine club membership that delivers half or full cases every 6 or 8 weeks.
Customer Service
In keeping with the theme of the club, Martha Stewart Wines offers comprehensive customer support. You can speak to a team member via phone, email, or even live chat. You can also browse the FAQ page for frequently asked questions. Best of all, Martha Stewart Wines provides extensive wine education, so you can learn useful tips and tidbits about your newly-acquired selections.
Phone and email support:
Monday – Friday, 9AM – 8PM ET
Live online chat is available:
Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 6:30 PM ET
Bottom Line
Martha Stewart Wines makes enjoying good wine easy for anyone. With affordable pricing, free shipping on orders of 6 bottles or more, and reasonable standard shipping rates, Martha Stewart Wines really delivers on that promise. You’ll find a great selection of both classic tastes and contemporary blends. Martha Stewart Wines offers membership options if you want to receive wines regularly and gift options if you’d like to include a friend in the fun.