California Zinfandel is a special wine that has acclimated well in the state. Although it has European origins, the climate of the West Coast has proved perfect for growing. There are many types of Zinfandels and the only way to try the best of the best is through the small, family-owned, limited production vineyards where extraordinary care is taken with the grapes and harvests. Gold Medal wines is the best source for this type of producer and offers different series choices with discounts upfront and on reorders.

It’s easy to see why the California Cabernet is known as the king of red wines. What a beautiful complexity, body and depth. It’s obvious why it’s also probably the most popular wine. In its popularity though, you want to enjoy it at its best. Be sure you have an exclusive, highly rated and reputed Cabernet from a small production vineyard where they take the time and effort to nurture their harvests through the aging process. The best wine club will stand behind their deliveries, reviews, and ratings.

The holidays are around the corner but party planning begins now. I know one group likes to stand, visit, and work the room. This group will be the wine tasting club. I have a super membership to the best wine club where I receive a wine of the month delivered to the door. I can choose what I want, in the quantity I want, or use their live chat to find delicious recommendations plus suggestions for hors d’oeurves and appetizers. This will keep all my guests happy and give them an opportunity to try some boutique California wines.

If they offered classes in wine appreciation, I would go. There is so much to learn about the varietals, vineyards, planting, harvesting, and production. I did the next best thing and joined a top wine of the month club where I receive small shipments monthly but I can also choose what I would like and vary the quantities. In addition, they publish a wonderful newsletter that explains the background of the grapes, demographics, and other important information that goes into premium wines. Whether it’s a red or wine, I know it is highly rated and low production so I’m receiving terrific quality and a great education.

There’s a new idea of a “staycation” instead of a vacation where you take a few days off and stay at home. Great thought with a lot of possibilities. Spend some time with good friends in your own home on your deck and enjoy a delicious dinner and fabulous rare California wine. You can make it even better when you join a wine of the month club and are treated to a variety of small production, unique selections delivered to your home to share at events. You can stay at home and have all the relaxing treats of a travel vacation.

Have you ever been caught in a situation where you needed to send a gift to someone special extremely quickly and did not have the time to shop, wrap, and mail - much less think of an idea for the gift? Look around for an international wine club where you can shop for a wine gift online. They offer award winning wines from ultra-premium vineyards in domestic and international selections plus you can customize your gifts by deciding between small production wines, collectibles, or legendary wines.

Picture yourself sitting outside on your patio, deck or porch when the sun is setting and the temperature is cool. Picture yourself sipping a glass of fine imported Italian wine and relishing the fruit-forward, full body quality of a rich and satisfying wine. Your porch has now become Tuscany with history filled buildings and rolling green hills. Fine wines from Italy lend a touch of atmosphere and years of varietal growing experience. Enhance your evening experience with a touch of old Italy from an international wine club. Ciao.

Lifelong learning does not stop at your business or library. Take it home and educate yourself on the numerous pleasures of imported fine wines. You can do your own homework but let the experts give you the right start by being included in an international wine of the month club. The wine choices are excellent and they include information on regions, geography, climate, history, traditions, and details on grapes and varietals. The menu suggestions are outstanding complements to the wines. You can become not only an information expert, but wine enthusiast.

Travel is not highly recommended these days due to the economy and environmental concerns. How about bringing travel home? We found the best way was to join a California gold wine club. What fun we have had. There are several levels of memberships and we have award winning wines delivered to our home regularly. We never have to leave home to browse online and have progressed from novices to enthusiasts about rare California wines and more familiar productions.

Fine Argentina wines are a great secret and discovery waiting for you to make. The geography of the Andes and equatorial location make it an excellent growing spot, not to mention the long history and traditions of wine production. We found our new favorites through a wine of the month club where we receive a few bottles every month and can sample unique varietals at our leisure. With our membership, we have several bottles to share and introduce others to these Argentinian treasures.