Best wine subscription boxes UK 2022: delicious discovery boxes from Savage Vines, Laithwaites, Virgin Wines

Price: From £29.95 per box

Contains: Two bottles

Another top choice for new regions and grape varieties, with a focus on independent, biodynamic and organic producers who try to reduce their environmental impact. And the emphasis here is bypassing traditional supermarkets and high-street chains so the winemakers get a fair price.

You can choose to receive 2-12 bottles per month, and whether you get reds or whites, or both. And as well as tasting notes, this one comes with a monthly wine podcast too – which we think is a fun touch.

Price: From £48 per box

Contains: Three bottles

With more than 800 vineyards in England now, there’s a surprising number of different wines to fill these boxes celebrating homegrown grapes. Choose from a rolling subscription of still, sparkling and mixed cases showcasing the best around, curated by Master of Wine and Canterbury Wine Festival founder Clive Barlow.

The information cards give plenty of detail on the background of the wines (great for if you want to impress with your local wine knowledge), plus tasting notes and pairing food suggestions.

Laithwaites has carved out a strong niche in the wine subscription space by keeping things simple and genuinely premium. Its most popular option, the four times £60 Mixed Wine Cases, sends six bottles every quarter. Each drop arrives with a mix of easy drinking reds, crisp whites and seasonal choices that feel considered rather than gimmicky. There is also an all red version for those who prefer richer, fuller flavours. For a more elevated feel, the Fine Wine Trios subscription starts at four times £55 and delivers three higher tier bottles designed for people who enjoy something a bit more special. Across the range, the focus is on quality, reliable delivery and gift friendly presentation.

Price: prices vary, lighter wines up to £110 per box

Contains: 12 bottles

Choose from five different plans: worldwide classics, French classics, wine rack essentials, ‘discovery’ (for more interesting, unusual wines from around the world) or a handy lower-alcohol wines (up to 12.5% for whites and no higher than 13% for reds).

Each curated selection is updated every two months, and includes tasting notes and pairing suggestions. You can choose when you receive your box – from as frequent as monthly to yearly. And there’s a money-back guarantee for any you don’t like, too.

I signed up to The Wine Flyer while setting up my Avios account for a long-planned holiday, and it immediately became an easy way to build points. The service itself is slick, with fast delivery and helpful customer support that consistently scores well with subscribers. Ordering is straightforward and there are regular bonus Avios offers that make the subscription feel more rewarding. The mixed feedback tends to be around the wine quality and pricing. Some bottles are decent, but others feel expensive for what you get, especially if you are paying cash rather than points. Cases average around £130. Points experts also agree that Avios are usually worth far more when spent on flights. As a convenient top-up for points collectors, however, it does the job.

Price: £120 per box

Contains: Six bottles

Humble Grape’s wine bars all have a sustainable ethos – and the Wine Club boxes are no different. Selected from Humble Grape’s network of independent, family-run, sustainable vineyards around the world, the wines are also tailored to your tastes. (You can choose white or red or even be more specific with your preferences, if you love an oaky wine, for example.)

Boxes include tasting notes – plus film recommendations and music to drink your wine to.

And you can choose for them to arrive monthly, every other month, or quarterly – with monthly Wine Club pricing ranging from £40 (for a case of six every quarter) to £120 (for a case every month).

Plus, if you’re in the club, there’s the added perk of 10% off your bill when you visit their bars.

Price: £107.88 per box, plus delivery

Contains: 12 bottles

This quarterly box of 12 wines gives you an average of one bottle per week – with a booklet of tasting notes, plus access to online videos and info on all the wines in your latest delivery.

We like how fuss-free this subscription is: if you don’t like any of your wines, you’ll get a refund; there’s no contract or minimum number of boxes; and you can push back the delivery date or skip a box if you like too.

If you like to always have a well-stocked wine rack, and want to learn more about what you’re getting without too much hassle, this one’s for you.

Naked Wines stands out by backing small, independent winemakers and passing the savings directly to customers. New subscribers often get generous introductory offers, including money off larger mixed cases that showcase a wide range of styles. The focus is on discovery, with winemakers sharing updates and stories that give the whole experience more personality. The subscription model means members can explore reds, whites and sparkling wines that feel a step up from routine supermarket picks. Seasonal collections, including Christmas selections, tend to offer some of the best value, often with a few surprise extras. Detailed tasting notes and customer reviews make choosing a case easy, and the satisfaction guarantee removes the risk for people who are still learning what they like. Introductory cases from around £75.