FAQs

Thank you for your interest!

Still not sure if The California Wine Club is right for you?

Below is a list of our most Frequently Asked Questions – we hope they help! If you still have a question, be sure to contact us via phone, fax or email.

Cheers, Bruce Boring - Proprietor

I see you've been around for a while, what has made you so successful?

For nearly 20 years, we have been steadily growing our wine of the month club, mostly due to referrals by happy wine club members. Our secret is that nobody loses, everybody wins! Our wine of the month club members win by getting to experience great wine they can't find in their local area. Our wineries win because they get some wonderful exposure to thousands of wine enthusiasts!

Why did you start CWC?

For years Pam and I were frustrated with finding truly great wine. Selecting a decent bottle of wine from thousands of pretty labels with prices ranging from $5 - $35 was difficult at the best of times! We were always happiest with wine recommendations from friends. So, that's what we wanted to do with CWC . . . "one friend recommending a great bottle of wine to another friend!"

Can I get only red wine, or white wine?

Absolutely! Red only, white only, 3 bottles or 4! There are lots of wine club options with CWC. Just let us know what you need!

Can I reorder wine from a past wine club feature?

YES! Because we deal direct with each winery, our savings are passed on directly to you! Wine club reorders are available while supplies last, and always at a discount off of the normal retail price – up to 50% off in fact! It's not uncommon for our wine club members to save $50 - $100 per case!

How does your gift program work?

Members tell us all the time that a wine of the month club membership is the ideal wine gift for friends, family & business associates. You can give as much as you wish - anywhere from 1 to 12 months! We offer special discounts on wine gifts of 3, 6, 9 and 12 months. Each wine club shipment comes with our detailed and beautiful 12-page, full color newsletter, Uncorked.

What if I want to cancel?

No problem! There are no fees and you can cancel anytime.

What makes these smaller wineries so special?

Smaller production wineries are usually more about a "passion" and less about a "profit". Hands-on, dedicated farmers who spend their days doing what they love -- making great wine. And imagine, that's their single goal! Most of these wineries are too small to distribute on a large scale. Imagine missing out on some incredible wines, just because you don't live in the area!

What if I don't like the wine?

Although wine tastes vary from person to person, our wines are guaranteed. If you get a bad bottle, we will immediately reship a replacement or refund your money!

I prefer "reserve" wines, or those for collecting. Can you help me?

YES! Our Signature Series wine club has been created especially for those seeking highly rated and rare library reserve California wines. Two to four bottle wine club shipments average from $150 - $225. Please click here for more details.

I prefer international wines. Can you help me?

YES! A recent wine club member survey indicated that customers were ready to try new wines from around the world. Our International Selections features undiscovered, boutique wineries from countries like Spain, Germany, France, South Africa, Australia, Austria and many more. We hand pick and import the wines directly from the wineries. These are wines not yet found anywhere else in the U.S. Please click here for more details.

Do you offer corporate discounts?

Yes! Thank You's, Referrals, Incentives and especially for the Holidays, a wine club gift always fits. We have Corporate Packages and pricing to meet all your needs. Be sure to call us with your specific requirements!

What makes The California Wine Club different from other wine Clubs?

Pam and I hand-pick every wine club selection. We personally visit each winery, meet the families, the winemakers and then select two bottles of their best. You can be assured that every wine comes from a small, real-working winery. No bulk-wine, No closeouts and No private label wines...ever! Our credo? We will ship only wines that we would serve in our home to family & friends.

I'm still not sure . . .

Since 1990, we've been delivering monthly wine club adventures to thousands of wine club members across the country. If you are still not sure, the most important thing to know is, "If you're not happy, you're not stuck!" Try us for a month or two and see what you think!