Naked Wines was introduced to the US market recently, and I broke out the video camera and showed you what a case from Naked Wines includes. Unlike most wine clubs, Naked Wines does things differently.
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Naked Wines gets their name from the transparency in the overall process. As a customer (or angel), you talk directly with other customers, comparing tasting notes and such. In addition, the winemakers themselves chime in, interacting with the angels. Money isn't wasted in marketing and other corporate overhead, giving you boutique wines at an amazing price.
Naked Wines Shipping Information
Receiving my shipment from Naked Wines was exciting – the box had something witty on each side, reflecting the Naked Wines culture.
Unlike other cases which I've received in the past, where the bottles were all stood upright, my Naked Wines were shipped laying down. If the wine bottles were corked, this would make a difference. However, most (if not all) of the bottles had metal screw-caps. Still, opening the box, the wines laying down were presented nicer than seeing the tops of the bottles.
Examples of the Included Wines
Naked Wines has a huge selection that includes different varietals such as:
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Pinot Gris
- Chardonnay
- Rose'
- Chenin Blanc
- Pinot Noir Sauvignon Blanc
- Tempranillo
- Blanc de Blancs
- Petite Sirah
- Shiraz
- Viognier
- Moscato
- and many more!
At any time they have 300-400 wines to choose from, categorized as:
- Big Red
- Crisp White
- Fruity Red
- Fruity White
- Rich White
- Smooth Red
- Sweet White
No matter what type of wine you enjoy, you will definitely be able to find at least 6 to start with.
Naked Wines Tasting Notes
Unlike other wine clubs, who send newsletters and tasting notes, all that came with my Naked Wines shipment was a packing list. However, each bottle included a QR code, which I could scan with my phone and see info on the wine, or I could download the Naked Wines Android App and view the wines I ordered along with other users' tasting notes and ratings.
This is part of Naked Wines being “naked” – without the cost of preparing and printing tasting notes, they can be delivered electronically, giving you the best wine for your money, without the fluff.
In addition to the tasting notes, you can see how other Naked Wine Club members reviewed their bottles. You will see the number of votes as well as how many “loved,” “liked,” or said it was “not for them.” And the ratings are not inflated. You are just as likely to see 50% loving a particular wine as you are 90% loving a wine. What you won't see are really high “not for them” ratings because they won't continue to stock wines that get really bad ratings.
Learn About the Winemakers
One of the best things about Naked Wines is that you get to learn about the winemaker behind each bottle. You can read their bios as well as any specific notes they have about a particular wine. Some even include videos!
Naked Wines Cost
Naked Wines isn't like your typical Wine Club. They used to have an Angel system that you had to use to buy from them, but they have stared to move away from that. In addition, even if you choose not to become an Angel, you can use our special link and get $100 off your first purchase of 6 bottles or more. That's 6 bottles of wine for just $39 plus free shipping!
Naked Wines Video Review
Now the moment you've been waiting for: my Naked Wines video review. Maybe I took their name too literally?
