Dec 03, 2015 in room.
We all love wine. In fact, many of us sip a glass or two to wind down after work each night. The liquor store nearest us doesnât always have the best selection, or the best prices for that matter. They have limited shelf space, and store employees donât always recommend bottles weâll enjoy. Liquor stores are focused on volume and margin (itâs not their fault rent is expensive) leaving many of us reaching for the yellow-labeled bottle with the kangaroo they stick in the front of the store. But Tasting Room seeks to change that.
Tasting Room, the fastest growing wine club in the nation, is changing how wine is sold. Think of it like the movie industry: where do you go to rent a movie, and who gives you your movie recommendations? If youâre anything like me, you look forward to your Netflix and snacks every night. You no longer run out to the video store to ask the store employee for movie picks. Likewise,new technology has penetrated the wine industry. Tasting Roomâs wine recommendation technology makes informed wine selections for you (based on your taste preferences), and ships tailored bottles right to your doorâbottles that come with a guarantee that youâll enjoy them.
Hereâs how it works. When you sign up for Tasting Room, the company sends you a six-bottle tasting kit, which is where the fun begins. Log on to the site and youâre guided through an engaging, interactive tasting in which you pit the wines against one another. You simply click on the wines you prefer in the head-to-head matchups, and based on your ratings, Tasting Room makes informed wine selections for you in the form of Wine Profile. Itâs a simple, straightforward guide that points out which types of red and white wines you tend to enjoy, what regions they come from and even the foods with which they pair well.
Soon thereafter, youâll receive a 12-bottle case of different wines tailored to match your preferences. The club ships you a case of wine as often as youâd like for about $12/bottle. You can also customize your shipment size, and contents (all reds, all whites, or just select your favorite bottles). I just keep rating subsequent shipments, and they automatically send me a mix of light dry whites and fruity reds because thatâs what I like according to my Wine Profile (and my taste buds). I have yet to receive a bottle I did not enjoy.
Every bottle comes with a satisfaction guarantee, so if you ever receive a wine that doesnât match your taste preferences, Tasting Room will replace it or issue you a wine credit to purchase another bottle from the extensive â and yummy â collection on the site. With Tasting Room, youâll never again pay for a bottle you donât enjoy. (I doubt any liquor store would provide you with another bottle if you didnât end up liking the one they recommended.) Itâs well worth it at under $10 to join (that gets you the tasting kit), and you can cancel at anytime.
UPDATE: The awesome folks at Tasting Room are extending a special offer for our readers. Follow this link to get your wine tasting kit for only $6.95 (originally $39.95)!