Looking for excellent, exotic wines from around the world but aren’t able to just jet across the world to taste them for yourself? Welcome to the club!

Actually, it’s more like welcome to the International Wine of the Month Club. Their highly selective tasting panel spits so you can enjoy only the best wines in the comfort of your own home!

There are 3 membership types available ranging from 2 months, 12 months, or open- ended. Prices range from $29.95 – $65.95 per month depending on the wine you wish to receive. Each package gives you the choice of red wine, white wine, or both.

TravelPlusWine was recently sent a sample membership for review and we were very impressed with both the quality of wine and educational aspect of the International Wine of the Month Club. Each wine bottle is packaged with a Cellar Notes newsletter containing tasting notes, information about the grape variety, food accompaniments, and a recipe.

We tasted a 2007 Cannonball Cabernet Sauvignon (California) as well as a 2009 Domaine Talmard Mâcon Chardonnay (France). Both wines have the quality and elements in place to sip alone or enjoy with food.

Not sure what food to serve with these wines? Consult your Cellar Notes, it’ll all there!

Don’t forget the holidays are fast approaching. If you’re not sure what to get a wine- loving friend or family member, you won’t disappoint with these wines!

The International Wine of the Month Club offers great value with a wine education making this a definite TravelPlusWine recommendation!

Wine Picnic Gear
This Picnic Time Malibu Insulated Shoulder Pack with Deluxe Picnic Service for 2 is a great gift for wine lovers who enjoy the outdoors! Whether packing for a picnic in the park, outdoor concert, or short hike, this wine picnic pack has enough room for two bottles of wine, glasses, utensils, and food. $59.95

A Wine Membership
Find out which wines and vineyards they enjoy and give them the gift of wine throughout the year! Use this as an opportunity to support your local wineries through the gift of membership.

J.K. Adams Hardwood 12-Bottle Wine Rack
We use this wine rack and absolutely love it. Not only is this wine rack completely affordable, but when your wine collection grows, just buy another 12-bottle package and attach it to what you already have. $29.99

Vinturi Essential Wine Aerator
It happens to the most seasoned wine drinkers… friends are knocking on the door and you forgot to open your bottle of wine to give it time to breathe. Luckily, this Vinturi Essential Wine Aerator gives your wine a better bouquet and richer flavor in a matter of seconds. $32.60

Chilled Wine Sleeve
I’ve been using this Vacu Vin Guy Buffet Rapid Ice Wine Chiller for years and know parties wouldn’t be the same without these helpful wine chilling sleeves. Keep them in your freezer and whenever you’re serving white or rosé, place the frozen sleeve over the bottle and you won’t have to worry about the wine changing temperature. This is one of the best and most affordable gifts you can give wine lovers. $9.99