Wine.com: $50 off $200 with promo code STWDHOLIDAY

Get $50 off $200 at Wine.com w/code STWDHOLIDAY.

The code seems intended for use with the purchase of a new StewardShip membership. But I already have StewardShip and was able to use the get for $50 off $200.

If you're unfamiliar with StewardShip see this post. You don't have to get StewardShip to use this code, but StewardShip can make sense if you plan on ordering from Wine.com frequently.

Here's a roundup of active promo codes as of August 2020. Some are still working.

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20% Off Wine Access [YMMV but working for existing accounts]

I noticed a banner ad on the New York Times Evening Briefing newsletter for 20% off at Wine Access:

Direct Link

Step 1: Log in to an existing Wine Access account.

Step 2: Add wine(s) to your cart

Step 3: Click this link to activate the offer. You should see this banner at the top of the page:

Step 4: Proceed to checkout. You should see 20% off your order. Shipping is free on $120+ orders.

Notes

You may see $50 off $200 remaining in your account from this promo. This 20% offer does not stack with that offer unfortunately, so use the $50 off $200 first then apply this 20% offer later.

I see that this discount works once per account.

There are still active Amex Offers for Wine Access which stack with this.

If you've never ordered from Wine Access before you'd be better off starting with a referral link for $50 off $150. Thanks in advance if you use mine:

http://share.wineaccess.com/v/robert_8

Bottom Line

The hits keep coming with these guys, and this is another nice offer. Especially when it can be stacked with other discounts.

Check out this post for some ideas on which wines to buy.

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Fresh Off The Truck Review: Wine Access 2018 Yesterday Howell Mountain Cabernet

The 2018 Wine Access Yesterday Howell Mountain Cabernet arrived today, and I wasted no time cracking a bottle open. I initially bought 4 bottles but followed up with a 12 bottle case order since I regretted no buying more of the first Yesterday Napa Cab they offered.

It's a little nerve wracking opening the first bottle when you've ordered a case. It's rare for me to buy more than a few of any single bottle of wine. But in this case I did. And I'm glad I did...

2018 Wine Access Yesterday Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

$35-$40/btl (depending on quantity purchased)

15.2% Alcohol

This wine is *impressive*. Subtle but appealing aromatically. Most notable: The tannins that land with authority. Holy smokes. The density is off the charts. This is a HUGE wine. Monstrous - in a good way. Somehow, despite all this, it invites another sip.

95/100 WWP: Classic

See: Recommended: Wine Access NDA 2018 Yesterday Napa Cab [$300 wine for $35?]

This wine is now sold out but if there's one thing I've learned in the wine game it's this: There's always another deal around the corner.

And here they are...

2018 Commission Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

Another Wine Access exclusive touted as a $650/btl juice they're offering at $30-$35/btl.

Clue:

Vinous critic Antonio Galloni seconded, “I don’t see any reason why the Cabernets that emerge from this property shouldn’t be among the top five to ten wines in the valley each and every year.”

That vineyard can only be Bryant Family which really does sell for $500+.

If I liked a $300 wine for $35 I should love a $650 wine for $30, right?

2017 O'Shaughnessy Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 

Don't like playing chances with "mystery wines"? Here's a sure thing. O'Shaughnessy is an absolutely gorgeous, reliably outstanding Napa Cab and they're offering at a very reasonable $70/btl price (before discounts, compare street pricing here).

Bottle Line

Free shipping on $120+ orders.

Stack it with the current Amex Offer, and thanks in advance for using my referral link for $50 off your first $150+ order:

http://share.wineaccess.com/v/robert_8

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Recommended: Wine Access NDA 2018 Yesterday Napa Cab [$300 wine for $35?]

The Deal

• Direct Link
• 2018 Yesterday Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain Napa Valley
• $35-$40/btl
• 15.2% Alcohol
• Free shipping on $120+ orders
• New customers get $50 off $150 with referral
• Existing customers get 15% off next 3 orders
• Amex Offer for up to $30 off $100

Clues

• Winemaker described as “Napa’s top gun” in Wine Spectator (I'd say this has to be Thomas Rivers Brown)
• At the top of Howell Mountain, bordered by stands of trees, the 35-acre site is bowl-shaped and studded with hills...perched 1,800 feet above sea level on Howell Mountain (I'm thinking this is Hershey Vineyard)
• We dare say it’s worth the $300 the market would usually demand for it. Which means that at just $40, you might want to buy as much as your wallet will allow. (based on a search of Wine Spectator's ratings database, the producer that most closely matches this is Dana Estates whose Hershey Vineyard bottling retails in that range. Actually quite a bit more. Their sister winery Vaso also makes a Hershey Vineyard Cab, retail $85/btl for the 2016 vintage.)

Bottom Line

Is this $300 wine for $35? Not really. They're just saying the vineyard, grapes, and winemaker typically produce wines in that price range. But it is a tremendous bottle of wine for as little as $35/btl before discounts.

The way Wine Access rotates inventory frequently it can be hard to buy, try, and make a recommendation. I really enjoyed the Yesterday bottling they offered earlier this year. 

A prior offering touted a $500 wine for $40. This new offer is from Howell Mountain whereas the prior was just from "Napa Valley." It's fun to say "Hey, who wants more of the $500 wine?" but once you get past that it's just a really great glass of Cabernet. It reminded me of Phelps Insignia with chocolate notes for days. CellarTracker reviews on that one were solid as well.

So here we have an opportunity to buy another wine with the same pedigree as an earlier offer. I went for 4 bottles that are scheduled to arrive later this week. I'll look forward to comparing notes.

Thanks in advance for using my referral link for $50 off your first $150+ order:

http://share.wineaccess.com/v/robert_8

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