Wine Insiders ships reds, whites, rose, sparkling and mixed sets sourced directly from wineries to adults 21+ in most US states, and it started in Chicago in 1982.
The bottle count shapes every order: 6+ bottles ship free, but the $2.95 processing fee still applies.
Wine Insiders traces its start to a group of wine lovers in a Chicago restaurant who packed bottles in a garage and delivered them by taxi, and it calls itself one of the earliest direct-to-consumer wine sellers. It says a panel of sommeliers and winemakers tastes candidates before a wine is added to the range.
The catalog can be browsed by grape (Merlot, Malbec, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Syrah, Riesling, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio and blends), by country (Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, Chile, Australia and the United States), or through Award Winners, New Arrivals and Cellar Closeout sections. Orders are filled by state-licensed third-party retailers, and a Wine 101 section and blog cover wine basics.
When shoppers look for Wine Insiders coupons
Wine Insiders coupon searches peak in December, about 1.7× a typical month, and dip lowest in February.
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Does Wine Insiders offer free shipping?
Yes. Orders of 6+ bottles ship free; 3-5 bottles cost $14.95 to ship, and every order adds a $2.95 processing fee.
How long does Wine Insiders shipping take?
No delivery to Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Hawaii, Mississippi, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah or P.O. boxes; an adult 21+ must sign.
What is Wine Insiders' return policy?
Unused product earns a replacement or credit within 180 days; a refund loses shipping costs and a $25 restocking fee.
More about shopping at Wine Insiders
Pickup
Orders can ship free to over 14,000 pickup locations, including most Walgreens, which hold the package for up to 5 days.
Perfect Pour Promise
If you don't love a bottle, Wine Insiders makes it right with a 100% money-back guarantee.
Quarterly Club
An intro box of 15 wines costs $99 plus tax, then 12 bottles for $149.00 about every 12 weeks, shipped free.
Damage claims
Report lost or damaged shipments within 60 days of the expected delivery date.
From Wine Insiders's own pages, read Oct 13, 2026.
The Quarterly Club is the longer-term deal: members ship free, and you can skip or cancel any time, so 6 shipments a year never lock you in.
Subscribe & Save takes a discount off marked items, though the percentage isn't printed.
A friend's first order earns you 45% off your next purchase through the referral program.
Email gift cards carry no expiration date.
Wine Insiders questions, answered
How much is the Wine Insiders first-order discount?
Email sign-up brings a 35% off first-order code, and adding SMS raises it to 45% off. In most cases only one promo code works per order.
What does the Wine Insiders Quarterly Club cost?
The club starts with an introductory 15 wines for $99 plus tax, then 12 bottles for $149.00 plus tax about every 12 weeks. You can skip or cancel any time.
Which states can't get Wine Insiders deliveries?
Wine Insiders doesn't deliver to Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Hawaii, Mississippi, Rhode Island, South Dakota or Utah. P.O. boxes are out as well.
What happens if a Wine Insiders bottle disappoints?
The Perfect Pour Promise covers it with a 100% money-back guarantee.
What does the Wine Insiders referral program pay?
You get 45% off your next purchase when a friend you referred places an order.