Whether you’re daydreaming of a career change to sommelier or still learning the difference between Pinot Gris and Sauvignon Blanc, it’s fun to join a wine club. Membership brings specially-chosen bottles, plenty of perks and the opportunity to raise a glass with fellow wine lovers. These Northern Virginia restaurants, wine bars and vineyards are ready to help you broaden your palate.Â
Arrowine
This Best of Arlington-winning wine and cheese retailer in the Lee Heights Shops off Langston Boulevard recently rolled out a wine club for $75 per month. Membership includes two bottles shipped out monthly for pick up or delivery, along with tasting notes, plus first access to events and tastings. 4508 Cherry Hill Road, Arlington
Beauty Champagne & Sugar Boutique
To say that the wine club at this Crystal City wine bar/bottle shop/bistro/boutique is close-knit is an understatement. The 50 or so members of Beauty’s “little wine family” meet up regularly on Friday afternoons, and some are traveling to Austria together in 2026. Others help proprietor Zena Polin with her gardening. Polin lends a personal touch to Her Bellezza Wine Club with a monthly email describing her out-of-the-box picks, which may include local or women-owned producers, offbeat selections or an all-out-commitment to a theme (such as Greenhill Winery’s “Superstition” red blend for Halloween). The $48-per-month membership includes two bottles and access to special events and special wines. 576 South 23rd St., Arlington (Crystal City)
The Brew Shop
The owners of this Courthouse retailer aren’t just into beer: Beth Helle and Julie Drews also offer a wine club featuring two bottles each month for $45.99. The selections include a mix of whites and reds, depending on the season, but the focus is always on small producers and sustainable wines. Club members also get 10% off wine purchases in the shop. 2004 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington (Courthouse)
Crimson Lane Vineyards
Arlington residents Tom and Deanna Herrity opened this picturesque winery in 2023 with a mountainside tasting room designed by Napa-based architects. Members of the Crimson Club have their own dedicated space inside the building, where they can pop in and grab a glass, a bottle or do a tasting without the spending minimums and reservations that are required for the general public. Membership also includes access to special events and wine seminars, plus one case of wine per year, split into six-bottle allocations chosen by Crimson Lane’s winemaker to focus on a particular story. Insiders are also invited to be the first to experience experimental bottles like Crimson Lane’s Syrah and Nebbiolo. The club currently has a wait list. 13334 Crimson Lane, Linden, VA
Early Mountain Vineyards
You don’t have to drive far from Arlington to immerse yourself in Virginia’s strikingly beautiful wine country. Owned by entrepreneur-philanthropists Steve and Jean Case, Early Mountain Vineyards is less than two hours away, with a club that is a fantastic introduction to Virginia wine. Members receive four seasonal shipments (March, June, September, December) of three bottles each, as well as discounts on wine purchases, priority access to limited releases and new launches, wine dinners, and a free glass during each visit to the winery. On quarterly Member Exclusive Weekends, the estate is closed to the public and wine club members have it all to themselves. The smaller Taste of Virginia Club offers two shipments per year of six bottles from producers across the Commonwealth. The Early Mountain Wine Club averages $135 per shipment, while the Taste of Virginia Club is under $230 per shipment. 6109 Wolftown-Hood Road, Madison, VA
Flight Wine Shop
Local oenophiles rejoiced when the owners of D.C.’s James Beard-nominated Flight Wine Bar announced plans to open a wine shop in National Landing after shuttering their longtime Penn Quarter establishment. Now devoted entirely to retail, Flight Wine Shop recently debuted a monthly wine club called the Frequent Fliers Club with two tiers of membership: The “Carry-On” includes two bottles per month for $48, while the “Checked Bag” brings three bottles per month for $78. Members also receive 10% off all in-store purchases, invites to tastings and events, and first access to rare and allocated wines. 269 19th Court S., Suite 90, Arlington (National Landing)
Harvey’sÂ
After several iterations of its wine club, Thomas Harvey’s Falls Church tavern has landed on a zero-commitment deal. In lieu of committing to purchasing bottles, wine-lovers can pay a flat fee of $15 and enjoy a tasting of six pours paired with appetizers and small bites. Harvey’s wine club meets on the second Wednesday of each month, with themed tastings that might highlight a particular winery or riff on the season. (This month’s selection focuses on bottles from the Pacific Coast.) Love what you’re tasting? Buy a single bottle, half case or full case at a discount. Harvey says the club has about 250 names on its newsletter list some 40 dedicated regulars. Contact thomas@harveysva.com to be added to the email list. 513 West Broad Street, Falls Church
Pirouette
The monthly wine club at this Ballston wine shop and cafe offers a choice of four bottles for $100 or six bottles for $150. Each month’s picks come with background and tasting notes, as well as complimentary tastings and a few surprises at pickup. 4000 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite C, Arlington (Ballston)
Screwtop
This friendly Clarendon wine bar and shop throws “Pickup Parties” to celebrate its monthly subscription release. That’s when wine club members can collect their monthly stash, meet fellow wine lovers and enjoy a tasting of roughly 10 vinos. Screwtop offers five different clubs specializing in sparkling, whites, reds or rosé, or a combination. The theme varies from month to month (past themes include “Greek Gems” and “California Dreaming”) and includes cheese pairings. Memberships range from $49.99 to $109.99 and include a 10% discount on retail purchases, a 5% discount on your total bar tab, and an open invitation to “Tasty Tuesdays,” a weekly event from 5:30 to 7 p.m. featuring four to five wine tastings. 1025 N. Fillmore St., Arlington (Clarendon)
SER
If you want to get deep into Spanish wine, SER’s wine club is the next best thing to booking a flight to Rioja or Galicia. The Ballston restaurant known for its croquetas, paella, and other Spanish classics offers a monthly selection of wines from Spain’s many wine-producing regions. The $99-per-month membership includes three to four bottles, often sourced from small, family-owned wineries, with a ton of background information for each vintage (think tasting notes, pairing suggestions and stories from the producers). Besides learning about Cava and Tempranillo, members also enjoy first access to events like wine dinners and private tastings, as well as a chance to buy limited bottles. 1110 N. Glebe Road, Arlington (Ballston)
Verre Wine Bar
Members of Verre Wine Bar’s wine club are treated like VIPs, with a free sommelier tasting (which includes one guest) any time they stop by the restaurant in Courthouse, plus monthly selections for pick-up. Opt for a one-bottle membership for $24.99 per month, or a two-bottle membership for $44.99. (You can choose between red or white, or both with the two-bottle membership.) Wine club members also receive a 15% retail wine discount, $15 rewards on their birthday and the anniversary they joined the club, and discounted tickets to events like winemaker tastings. 2415 Wilson Blvd., Arlington (Courthouse)