Splash Wines

I first tried Splash Wines in 2018 through a Groupon - it looks like they had lots of great reviews and there were no hidden shipping fees in the Groupon. My shipment came quickly and I loved every bottle!

I loved the wines they offered and I kept ordering, and I also appreciated how I could redirect my UPS packages to UPS outlets and Walgreens to pick up if I wasn't going to be home to sign for the package. In addition, they ship promptly (normally within just one to three days of ordering) and the wine is always well packaged.

After I ordered a couple of shipments I started to look seriously at their memberships. You don't have to be a member to get their lowest pricing. I took the leap and bought a lifetime (Founders) membership. All of their memberships guarantee free shipping, you get free Splash Cash ("wine cash back") on every order, and upper level memberships include a free premium bottle of wine or a Splash Cash bonus every year. It was a no brainer to sign up! Also, once you become a member you get to be called a "Wino." LOVE IT!

I think the thing that I love most about Splash Wines is that if you don't love a bottle all you have to do is email them and they will make it right. I can't do that when I buy wine in a brick and mortar store!

They tend to email about sales, special curated cases, promos and new offerings one to three times a week. That works well for me, and whether I am looking for a sale or heading to the website to find a specific offering I can always find what I need. Their promos vary from curated wine cases from specific regions and countries, fun offerings like boxes and cans, and seasonal cases. You can also make your own case if you have a couple of varieties or a specific bottle or vintage you just love.

Try them out. Take the leap. You literally have nothing to lose, and ordering cases is just so convenient. I love their wine and plan on being a lifetime customer.

I gave this company a second chance thinking maybe the first experience was just a fluke—but it only confirmed how low their standards are. The selection I received was unimaginative and uninspired, with multiple bottles tasting flat, stale, or just downright unpleasant. One bottle was clearly spoiled, and another had sediment that looked like it belonged in a science experiment. Customer support wasn't helpful either—no effort to make things right, no apology, just a generic response that didn't address the issue. For a service that claims to offer curated, high-quality wines, it feels more like they're just clearing out the bottom shelf. I won't be making this mistake again.