Discovery Tier: $65/month
Ideal For: Singles or budget-conscious wine enthusiasts who want curated selections and education without event commitments.
Wine Selection • 2 curated bottles monthly (entry to mid-level selections, $23-25 retail value each) • John's printed tasting notes for each bottle • Option to choose red-focused, white-focused, or mixed selections
Discounts & Benefits • 10% discount on all retail wine purchases • Access to online wine blog with pairing suggestions • Quarterly email newsletter with wine education content • Birthday bottle (special selection, worth $20-25) • Ability to skip one month per quarter without penalty Event Access • Purchase event tickets at 15% member discount
Enthusiast Tier: $95/month
Ideal For: Couples or serious wine enthusiasts who want premium wines, community engagement, and regular event participation.
Wine Selection • 2 premium curated bottles monthly (mid to upper-level selections, $25-40 retail value each) • John's detailed tasting notes with food pairing recommendations • Option to choose red-focused, white-focused, or mixed selections • First access to notification when limited/allocated wines become available
Discounts & Benefits • 15% discount on all retail wine purchases • Glass of wine at monthly pickup (for member only) • Birthday bottle upgrade (premium selection, worth $35-40) • Access to exclusive online forum for wine discussion • Ability to skip one month per quarter without penalty • One guest pass per year for events
Event Access • Member + 1 guest for 2 complimentary wine tastings annually (spring and fall, $90-110 value per couple) • 25% discount on winemaker dinners for member + 1 guest ($225 per couple vs $300 regular price)
Connoisseur Tier:
$175/month
Ideal For: Serious collectors, those who want VIP treatment, and wine aficionados seeking rare bottles and extensive event access.
Wine Selection • 2 rare/limited allocation bottles monthly (premium selections, $60+ retail value each) • John's extensive tasting notes with vintage details, winemaker background, and pairing suggestions • Option to choose red-focused, white-focused, or mixed selections • Priority allocation on all limited/allocated wines before other tiers • Ability to add additional bottles at member pricing to monthly shipment
Discounts & Benefits • 18% discount on all retail wine purchases • Glass of wine at pickup every visit (member + guest) • Birthday bottle premium upgrade (rare selection, worth $50-75) • Access to exclusive online forum for wine discussion • Direct messaging access to John for wine questions • Custom painted Bordeaux glass by Chef Beth Guertin (one-time welcome gift offer available after one year completed membership) • Wilmington Wine tote bag (one-time welcome gift) • Ability to skip one month per quarter without penalty • Two guest passes per year for events
Event Access • Member + 1 guest for unlimited complimentary wine tastings (3 tastings annually—exclusive only to this tier), $300+ value per couple) • Member + 1 guest for 1 complimentary wine or winemaker dinner annually ($300+ value per couple) • 50% discount on additional wine or winemaker dinners for member + 1 guest ($150 per couple vs $300) • Priority seating/reservation for all events • Early notification of upcoming events (2 weeks before other tiers)