There's surely no better gift for a wine enthusiast this festive season than a wine club membership, or perhaps you want to treat yourself. Either way, take your pick from these seven wineries and their exclusive clubs below, all of which deliver their wine packs Australia-wide.
Elderton Wine Club – Elderton Wines, SA
Elderton Wines specialises in choosing a selection of premium wines every season, offering top-rated releases, and new and museum vintages direct from the cellar. Four times a year (February, May, August and November), the team selects an array of wines that are delivered straight to your door.
Elderton knows one size doesn’t always fit all. The wine club offers four different membership options that cater to personal taste and budget, ideal for the wine newbie or enthusiast. No matter which option you decide on, Elderton’s extensive range of premium wines will be included. For example, one option offers a tasting pack of three of their wines, while another provides a full dozen.
Barossa, SA | RRP: $100-$320 per quarter | Find out more.
Mitchelton Wine Club – Mitchelton Estate, VIC
Celebrating memorable, valuable and award-wining wines, the Mitchelton Wine Club offers members 12 bottles of red, white or a mixed pack of wines selected by their winemaker, delivered twice annually. Or, members can choose to create a custom wine pack based on their taste. Not only does the wine club provide members with specially curated wine selections two times a year, but also a 20 per cent discount on wine bought online, a 20 per cent discount on cellar door wines, and much more.
The Mitchelton Wine Club invites members into the full wine experience, providing discounts to see the beautiful estate as well as a discounted stay at the Mitchelton Hotel.Nagambie Lakes, VIC | RRP: $219-$249 per delivery (custom packs dependent on wine selection) | Find out more.
Clairault Streicker Cellar Club – Clairault Streicker, WA
As a way for Clairault Streicker to connect, engage and reward loyal customers, the Cellar Club is a free and easy way to receive a minimum of 20 per cent off their entire wine range. Three times a year, the wine estate in Margaret River delivers one of their five specific wine packs to members’ doors. The wine packs range from their Connoisseurs Collection, which includes six of their top wines, to the Entertainer's Dozen, dedicated to those who want options for sharing with family and friends.
Other benefits include free sign-up and shipping anywhere in Australia, dedicated service from their Cellar Club Manager, exclusive member offers and deals, access to museum and new release wines, and much more.
Margaret River, WA | RRP: $110-$390 each delivery | Find out more.
Family Tree Wine Club – Flametree Wines, WA
Flametree Wines delivers award-winning wines to members of their Family Tree Wine Club twice a year, every March and September. These club shipments attract discounts ranging from 20-33 per cent while members enjoy 20 per cent off all other wine purchases year-round. Choose from their five wine club offerings, such as their Seasonal 6 Pack, which includes a versatile selection of wines to suit the season. For one of their more prestigious options, the Winemaker's Dozen is made up of cellar door exclusive wines and samples from their ultra-premium S.R.S. collection, curated by Chief Winemaker Cliff Royle. If you’re seeking a wine club membership more tailored to your taste, choose between either the Custom 6 Pack or Dozen, and handpick exactly what you would like to receive twice a year.
Additionally, members receive invitations to club-only events, specials on cellar door merchandise and local platter products plus access to pre-release and museum wines.
Margaret River, WA | RRP: $120-$290 per delivery | Find out more.
Yering Station Wine Club – Yering Station, VIC
With a history stretching back to 1838 as Victoria’s first vineyard, Yering Station's cool-climate wines, renowned for their expressive varietal integrity, can be explored through their wine club. Enjoy a range of their wines to your preference – from three bottles delivered every three months, to 48 bottles a year. Members choose their favourite wines, the number of bottles they’d like and how often they’d like to receive them. There are three membership options – Silver, Gold or Platinum, which determines if members receive 12, 24 or 48 bottles per year. Silver, Gold and Platinum members also receive 15, 20, and 25 per cent off online and at the Cellar Door, respectively.
Other benefits include access to exclusive events, a birthday voucher, two glasses of Yarrabank in their restaurant, a VIP wine tour and even an invitation to their End of Harvest lunch.
Yarra Valley, VIC | RRP: Flexible subscription depending on wines | Find out more.
The Heritage Club – Sandalford Wines, WA
Sandalford Wines presents an innovative, insider's wine club where members can sample all Sandalford styles. By committing to buying three dozen bottles within the 12 months, members can personally craft their dozens, scheduled for delivery at Christmas, Easter and over winter. Alternatively, if members prefer to leave the curation to the experts, they can opt for their dozens to be selected by Sandalford’s skilled winemakers. Other benefits include free sign-up and shipping anywhere in Australia.
Members also receive 25 per cent off the wine range year-round, as well as exclusive access to museum wines, 20 per cent off cellar door merchandise, and 15 per cent off wines when dining in the restaurant, up to a maximum of $500, and more.
Swan River / Margaret River, WA | RRP: dependent on chosen wines | Find out more.
Gapsted Wine Club – Gapsted Wines, VIC
With the aim of matching wines to every palate, Gapsted Wines offers seasonal taster packs curated from an extensive range of varieties and styles from their family-owned winery in Gapsted, Victoria. Members can choose from either packs of red, white or mixed, and they can customise their own. Gold members receive six bottles per quarter, while Platinum members receive 12. Under both memberships, guests also receive a complimentary glass of wine each time they dine at the cellar door, as well as receive 20 to 25 per cent off full-priced wine online and at the winery.
Made up of six wine families who saw the potential for producing high-quality, cool-climate wines from the Alpine and King Valleys, members can experience the fruits of their labour, from grapevine to bottle, straight to their door.Gapsted, VIC | RRP: $95-$230 per quarter | Find out more.
*This article was produced by Halliday Wine Companion in partnership with the featured wineries.
