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Firstleaf Wine Club Is Ideal For Both Wine Novices And Experts
Whether you love a good red, prefer a crisp white or are unsure of your preference in wine, Firstleaf Wine Club is here to help.
Whether you’re out to a celebratory dinner or relaxing at home with the latest episode of “The Bachelor,” wine can be an integral part of the experience. That bubbly rosé tastes great at a rooftop party, and a smooth red can perfectly complement the beef bourguignon that’s been simmering all day.
When circumstances keep us at home more than usual — and some of those social events disappear from the calendar — a good glass of wine can still make the evening feel special. But since most people either stick with the same bottles out of habit or choose their wine blindly, finding the right wine for the occasion can be a daunting task. The good news? There’s a better way to wine.
Enter Firstleaf Wine Club. It’s like your personal wine matchmaker, tailoring wine choices to your unique preferences. Here’s how these lovely, personalized wines can find their way right to your door.
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How Does It Work?
Using a high-tech algorithm, Firstleaf analyzes thousands of nuances in the wine’s flavor profile, which over time helps develop a customized “wine profile” specifically for you. Each time you rate a wine with a simple thumbs-up or thumbs-down, Firstleaf further refines its recommendations to your precise taste. As your tastes evolve (perhaps you end up liking wines that are less sweet over time, or prefer your white wine very dry), its recommendations evolve alongside you.
The discovery of new-to-you wines will broaden your palate, and the highly personalized nature of the recommendations means that you’re guaranteed to find some great new favorites. The 100 percent satisfaction guarantee doesn’t hurt, either: You’ll love the wine or get your money back.
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From Grape To Glass
Each year, Firstleaf’s winemaking team travels the globe, sampling over 10,000 wines (Think: sun-drenched vineyards, walking among rows and rows of beautiful grapes, tasting each wine when it’s ready). Only 2 percent of those wines make the cut, but in the process, relationships are built with winemakers and wineries to bring you the best across the globe. Firstleaf even has its own wineries in Napa Valley, California and Healdsburg, California. Both Napa Valley and Healdsburg boast a number of award-winning wineries, and are among the most distinguished wine regions in the country.
Why Firstleaf?
Firstleaf isn’t your typical wine club. With other clubs, you may get the same bottles repeatedly. Firstleaf has over 200 red, white, domestic and international wines in rotation, and those wines have won more than 2,000 awards.
In the beginning, you’ll answer a few questions about your taste preference (such as which notes you like — citrus, cinnamon, etc.), and Firstleaf will take it from there. Delivery is contactless, and wine concierges as well as winemakers with years of experience are on staff to help set up or optimize your subscription. Each thumbs-up or thumbs-down is passed through thousands of data points to give the experts the most accurate and refined picture of your tastes. And there's absolutely no commitment. You can cancel your subscription at any time.
So what makes First Leaf Wine Club stand out? It’s a special combination of quality, convenience and personal touch, a fusion of next-generation tech and old-school know-how. Plus, there’s also a je ne sais quoi about choosing wines that you can’t quite put your finger on.
A Process Worth Toasting To
Whether you’re just beginning your wine journey or have been building your cellar for years, each shipment of wine you receive will increasingly reflect your particular tastes. By the time you uncork a bottle, you know you’re getting the very best — and not only the best, but your best. Firstleaf has taken the time to get to know your particular tastes — tastes that will build over time and help you appreciate everything that the world of wine has to offer.