#WIN : California Wine Club Premier Club Gift Membership : Review & GIVEAWAY : [CLOSED] : #rafflecopter

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My husband and I were recently chosen to try The California Wine Club Premier Club gift membership for 3 months. We are not regular drinkers, but my husband has been known to purchase a bottle of wine from time to time. He likes to enjoy a glass while he winds down for the night.

I was excited to tell him about our gift subscription. Because we don’t drink often, we get overwhelmed when trying to decide on a bottle. There are so many choices, and we almost always end up getting one we’ve already tried for fear of not liking our new choice.

The Premier Club is a great way to learn about wine and the California wine scene, perfect for the wine novice or aficionado. It’s an affordable gift, too.

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There is never any bulk, closeout or private label wine. Each wine club feature is hand-selected by Bruce & Pam and one that they proudly serve in their own home to family and friends. There are no wine of the month club membership fees, you can cancel anytime and every wine is 100% guaranteed.

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The wine arrived in a standard cardboard box, surrounded by a form fitted styrofoam container. I had been very curious about how the bottles would be shipped without breaking. They were in perfect condition, which says a lot. We all know how carriers handle most of our boxes Winking smile. Accompanying the wine was a copy of their newsletter “Uncorked” and a congratulations letter stating we were receiving a 3 month membership.

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As I mentioned earlier, we are extreme novices when it comes to wine. We were excited to try a few new varieties of wine. This month we were sent a bottle of Perry Creek Winery ‘Zinman’ Zinfandel and a bottle of Perry Creek Winery El Dorado Chardonnay. I noticed the stickers on the bottles. The chardonnay had a “silver medal winner” sticker and the ‘Zinman” had a “gold medal winner” and “silver medal winner” sticker.

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So what did we think? I have to say… make sure these are nice and cold when you try them. We were excited to try them and dove in too soon. They had been in the fridge for a couple of hours, but that wasn’t enough. We started with the ‘Zinman’ and I wasn’t impressed. My husband tasted the potential in it, though, and decided to chill it for quite a bit longer. Second time around was a much better experience. He said the flavor shocked him a bit at first, but it grew on him and he decided he really liked it. I would describe it as a dry red wine… but again I’m a novice. The Chardonnay was more my style. A lot less dry. I have to say we were very happy with this shipment and cannot wait for next month!

 

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Heather, the mom behind OurKidsMom, is located in western Missouri. She is 3rd grade teacher turned stay at home mom with 4 children: Ethan (9), Emma (10), Joshua (20) and Kaytlin (25). She spends her "free time" at the gym, planning her next travel adventure, blogging, browsing Pinterest for her next craft and reviewing great products for her family and home.

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Comments

  1. Odelia C says
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    It’s overwhelming to pick. I don’t drink often, but like something a little on the sweet side when I do.

  2. BusyWorkingMama says
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    My favorite wine is merlot.

  3. Jennifer Johncock says
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    My favorite wine is white zinfandel. 🙂

  4. Vivien Lee says
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    My favorite is moscato.

  5. Nicole Edwards says
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    Im not a big wine drinker but when i do, i tend to go towards the red. thats about the limits of my wine picking choices lol

  6. Insurance Check says
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    I love moscato! It’s my favorite.

  7. stephanie miller says
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    i love to try all kinds of wines, but my faves are merlot and cabs. this one looks pretty good! Fuse Wines 2006 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

  8. Kari Howell says
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    I’m not very good at picking wines but I do like a good sweet white wine.

  9. ericka coello says
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    I am interested in trying this: Azienda Agricola Baracchi 2010 Extra Virgin Olive Oil

  10. April Taylor says
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    I would like to try Frank Family Vineyards 2007 Napa Valley Zinfandel

  11. debbie says
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    I like a good pinot noir.

  12. Amy Gatzemeyer says
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    2005 Los Braceros Sonoma Valley Red

  13. Soha Molina says
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    like Clos Du Bois Merlot

  14. sarah shult says
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    I like blush wines but don’t have a favorite. I would be willing to try any of the wines!!

  15. Anastasia says
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    The best wine I’ve ever had was a cranberry dessert wine from Amana, Iowa. They made the wine right ther and it was soooo delicious 🙂

  16. Marilyn Wons says
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    My favorite wine is burgundy

  17. Tina M says
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    I rarely drink, but if and when I do, I would go with a white wine.

  18. Stephanie says
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    I’d love to try the Bocage Chardonnay.

  19. Erica says
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    I want to try some white wines… maybe a Zinfandel and a Chardonnay

  20. Stephanie G says
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    I would say white reisling.

  21. Wayne Dougherty says
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    A winemaker named ZUCCA , has a port that is incredible. I have a weak spot for this port.

  22. Carrie Phelps says
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    I would love to try the Schramsberg Vineyards 2002 J. Schram North Coast Sparkling Wine.
    carriedust@yahoo.com

  23. Heather says
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    Visited website, and I’d like to try the Handley Cellars 2008 Redwood Valley Zinfandel.
    hschonrock at yahoo dot com

  24. Julie Witt says
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    The Napa Valley Zinfandel sounds deliciuos!

  25. Fawn H says
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    My favorite is Chardonnay

  26. Ashley Swift says
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    I like sweet wine so my favorites are White Zinfandels!
    abgillette at gmaill.com

  27. Karen Fields says
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    My favorite wine ever is a cranberry wine from a small winery in Grafton, WI

    renfie.fields@gmail.com

  28. valerie taylor mabrey says
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    Azienda Agricola Baracchi 2009 O’Lillo
    vmkids3 at msn dot com

  29. Stephanie V. says
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    frank family 06 cab looks lovely

  30. Anne Loyd says
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    I would like to try the Aged Cabernet Series.

  31. Michele L. says
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    I’d like to try Vinum Cellars 2008 White Elephant – White Wine Blend

  32. Sarah Hirsch says
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    my favorite winery is cuvaison estates

  33. Alison says
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    Bargetto Family Estates 2008 California Pinot Grigio sounds really good 🙂

  34. Kimberly schotz says
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    I would pick something white
    Kims2312@verizon.net

  35. Kristen M says
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    My favorite wines are whites, particularly pinot grigio

  36. Katharine says
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    I like a good Merlot or a dry white wine

  37. kelly bright says
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    I dont have a favorite wine, yet anyways. I love tasting different wines. Im not a big alcohol drinker but I do enjoy a glass of wine here and there! Would love to try any of the wines 🙂

  38. ellen says
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    I guess I would try aged Cabernet Joseph Phelps I know nothing about wines

  39. ♡♥♬ Louis♡♥♬ says
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    I like Merlot
    Thank you for hosting this giveaway

    Louis

  40. Ellen B says
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    Chardonnay would be my choice

  41. Laura H. says
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    Thanks for the great giveaway! My favorite wines are either Pinot Noir or Merlot.

  42. SaraLee E says
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    2005 Los Braceros Sonoma Valley Red

  43. Cathy Wallace says
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    Perry Creek Winery 2008 “ZINMAN” Zinfandel

  44. melissa resnick says
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    any thing red would do

  45. mary beth i says
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    Bargetto Family Estate 2007 Santa Cruz Mountain Reserve Merlot looks good!

  46. Francine Anchondo says
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    i like Zinfandel

  47. Amy says
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    Merlot is my fave.

  48. Josie Hink says
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    I like rhubarb wine

  49. Jennie Swencki says
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    I like white wine, so anything white is good

  50. Tammy Lynch Sigond says
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    my fave wine…cabarnet suavignon

  51. Diane F says
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    I would like to try the Truchard Vineyard 2006 Pinot Noir.

  52. Stephanie Grant says
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    Would like to try the J. Davies 2007 Diamond Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon

  53. Robin Blankenship says
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    I like t try Vinum Cellars 2008 White Elephant – White Wine Blend

  54. Stephanie Showalter says
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    My favorite white wine is pinto grigio. My fave red is cabernet!

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  56. Twingle Mommy says
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    My favorite wine is anything red and dry. I love Clos De Bois since it’s yummy and cheap.

  57. Gianna says
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    I love white wine.

  58. Kathy O says
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    My favorite wine is Pinot Grigio.

  59. Cassie says
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    i’m a big fan of rieslings !!!

  60. Felicia Avant-Thomas says
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    I would like to try the Vérité Winery 2004 Le Desir “Sonoma County” Merlot!

  61. Jennifer Reda says
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    would love to try the Vinum Cellars 2008 White Elephant – White Wine Blend

  62. Erica C. says
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    I like Blush wine.

  63. fancygrlnancy says
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    I would like to try the aged cabernet series

  64. Jennifer M says
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    The 2007 Carneros Napa Valley Syrah looks good.

  65. Samantha says
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    Would love to try their Chardonnay

  66. susan smoaks says
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    i want to try the Vérité Winery 2004 Le Desir “Sonoma County” Merlot
    96 Points, Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar; 95 Points, Connoisseurs’ Guide; 94 Points, The Wine Advocate

  67. Kyl Neusch says
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    aged cabernet sauvignon

  68. Melissa says
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    I would LOVE to try the Chasseur 2007 Umino Russian River Valley Pinot Noir!

  69. Lacey Gross says
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    I love a very dry red. I’m not so big on white wines.

  70. Karrieann says
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    ..something from their Aged Cabernet Series

  71. Ambre Winfield says
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    I like 2 buck chuck from trader joes

    • lisa says
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      Duckhorn Vineyards 2006 “Goldeneye” Anderson Valley, Gowan Vineyard Pinot Noir

  72. Robert Pyszk says
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    I would like to try Fume Blanc wine

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  73. Alie DesOrmeaux says
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    For the life of me, I couldn’t find a wine list on that site. However, my favorite wines are dry Rieslings, so I’d definitely for the shipments with all white wines!

  74. Candice HopperOwrey says
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    Soquel Vineyards 2007 Luna Matta Vineyard, Paso Robles Sangiovese is a wine I would like to try.

  75. Sand says
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    I love Cabernet Sauvignon and would love to try any varieties they have.

  76. Donna K says
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    My favorite wine is merlot.

  77. stacey says
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    really dont have a favorite wine like them sweet and not dry..