I love hitting the road to visit Michigan’s wine country whenever I can. Visiting the tasting rooms, meeting the winemakers, touring the vineyards – it’s a great experience.
But real life gets in the way of my Michigan drinking far too often for my liking – and this includes wine tasting and buying trips. I can’t always get to the wineries when I’m running low or there’s a special release. Lucky for me, many Michigan wineries offer wine clubs. Seriously – what’s better than having wine delivered right to your home or office?
I’ve done the research, and put together the guide below for you on Michigan wine clubs. Check them out, and sign up for a couple – they’re a great way to try new wines and special releases, and build up your cellar.
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Winery |
Membership Types |
Cost per Shipment |
# of bottles |
Shipment Schedule |
Other Benefits |
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2-4 bottles |
$40-$100 |
2-4 |
4 shipments March, June, September, December |
• 10% off Inn stay • Winemaker notes • Invitations to winery and external events • Invitations to exclusive wine club events • Annual Christmas gift |
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Vineyard Select Club Vineyard Select Red Club Sweet Harvest Club Perfectly Paired Club Perfectly Paired White Club |
2 bottles- $25-$55 4 bottles- $55-$75 6 bottles- $75-$125 |
2, 4 or 6 |
Quarterly, including January, April, July and October | • 2 and 4 bottle members receive 15% discount • 6 bottle members 20% discount • Invites to special events • Priority access to Wine Club exclusive limited production wines • Complimentary wine tasting • Wine maker comments and tasting notes • Complimentary as an expert service and recipes to pair with Wine Club wines
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Verterra Cellars |
4-5 |
2 shipments April, November |
• Free tastings in the winery • Discounts on wine purchases • Access to pre-release wines |
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Celebrate the Seasons |
6 |
3 shipments May, September, December |
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L. Mawby |
$109 |
4 bottles of L.Mawby wine |
2 shipments – November & May |
• 15% discount on wines • Priority entry to winery events • Early access to special releases |
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M. Lawrence |
$75 |
4 bottle of M. Lawrence wine |
2 shipments – November & May |
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The Mix |
$92 |
2 bottles each L.Mawby & M.Lawrence |
2 shipments – November & May |
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The Advocate |
$75 |
3 |
4 shipments February, May, August, November |
• 20% off all wine purchases • Free tastings • Invitation to exclusive member’s cocktail party with winemaker • Special member gifts |
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The Enthusiast |
$125 |
6 |
4 shipments February, May, August, November |
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The Connoisseur |
$195 |
12 |
4 shipments February, May, August, November |
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Pier Sipper |
3 |
2 shipments May & October |
• Free tastings • 15% all wine purchases • Discounted site fees for private parties • Exclusive member events |
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Captain |
6 |
2 shipments May & October |
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Admiral |
12 |
2 shipments May & October |
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Forty-Five North Vineyard & Winery
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Gold |
$70-120 |
4 bottles |
6 shipments |
• 15-20% discount on wine purchases (depending on membership level) • Discounted/free entry to winery events |
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Silver |
$40-70 |
2 bottles |
6 shipments |
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6 bottles |
2 shipments June & November |
• Complimentary wine tastings • 20% off case purchases • 10% off wine/tasting room/website purchases • 20% discount wine by the glass • Special promotional discounts • First hour free when renting space |
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White Wine Club |
$115 |
3 bottles |
2 shipments April, November |
• 15% discount on club wines • 20% discount on cases • 10% off 1-11 bottle purchases • Free tasting • Guaranteed shipment of special reserve wines • Private tasting & cellar tour for 6 |
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Red Wine Club |
$145 |
3 bottles |
2 shipments April, November |
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Cellar Selection Club |
$240 |
6 bottles |
2 shipments April, November |
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Vintage Wine Club |
$40-50 |
3 bottles (white, red, riesling) |
4 shipments March, June, September, December |
• Discounted wine purchases • Early notification/discounts on selected special events • Complimentary wine tastings • Winemaker notes • Bonus gifts • Discounts on stays at the Inn |
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Diner’s Delight |
$121 |
3 bottles (includes a dessert wine) |
2 shipments February & September |
• 15% discount on cases • 10% on 1-11 bottles • Special discounts on select B&B stays • Bonus wine accessories • Personal tasting for up to 8 guests • Pre-release and special reserve wines privileges |
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Make Mine Sweet |
$91 |
3 bottles |
2 shipments February & September |
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Winemaker’s Selection |
$212 |
6 bottles |
2 shipments February & September |
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Estate Club |
$287 |
12 bottles (dry whites, dry reds, semi-sweets) |
2 shipments May & November |
• 25% discount on purchases (excludes Artisan wines) • 10% off Brys Estate merchandise • Complimentary wine tastings • Complimentary VIP winery tour • Guaranteed delivery of sold-out wines |
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Cask Club |
$200 |
6 bottles (red only) |
2 shipments May & November |
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Barrel Club |
$130 |
6 bottles (dry whites, dry reds, semi-sweets) |
2 shipments May & November |
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Harvest Club |
$106 |
6 bottles (semi-sweet & sweet wines) |
2 shipments May & November |
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Old Mission |
$30 |
2 bottles |
4 shipments (quarterly) |
• 15-25% discount on wine & merchandise (depending on membership level) • Free tastings • Notification of special events • Access to VIP new release parties • VIP vineyard tours & library samplings |
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Starter |
$90 |
6 bottles |
4 shipments (quarterly) |
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Cellar Envy |
$175 |
12 bottles |
4 shipments (quarterly) |
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Vineyard Blend |
$120 |
6 bottles (red/white) |
2 shipments April, November |
• 15-20% discount on wine purchases (depending on membership level) • 20-25% discount on case purchases • Complimentary wine tastings • Complimentary winery tours • Access to limited release & small lot wines |
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Cellar Blend |
$250 |
12 bottles (red/white & some small production/premium wines) |
2 shipments April, November |
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The Vault |
$185 |
6 bottles (premium & small production wines) |
2 shipments April, November |
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Dry Wine Club |
$10-63 |
1-3 bottles |
Monthly |
• Winemaker notes • 20% discount on wine • Invitation to special events |
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Sweet Wine Club |
$10-45 |
1-3 bottles |
Monthly |
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Vintner’s Club |
Member’s choice |
4 shipments (quarterly) |
• Free logo glass • 5% discount on purchases • First access to special events |
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3 Bottle Membership |
$50-70 |
3 bottles |
2 shipments May & November |
• First access to newly released, members only, and limited reserve wines • 10% discount on purchases • Complimentary tasting • Private tasting & cellar tour for 8 |
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6 Club Membership |
$100-140 |
6 bottles |
2 shipments May & November |
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DBC Cork Pullers Wine Club |
2 cases |
No shipments – must go to winery to make purchases |
• 15% discount on all bottled wine purchases • Complimentary tasting • Special members-only wine sales and discounts • Exclusive offerings of special limited release wines • Priority entry to winery events |
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*Please note that pricing is an approximation per shipment, and does not include shipping costs. Actual pricing may vary slightly based on the wines included.
