wine club team

Mike Osborn and Michelle Rau make sure our club wines deliver on the promises of great taste and value. Mike, who was the General Manager at WillaKenzie Estate Winery in Oregon, knows the best wines and the best values better than anyone. As Wine.com’s Founder and Vice President of Merchandising, Mike oversees the company's entire wine selection. Michelle hand picks our club wines each month and thoughtfully crafts all of our tasting notes. She applies her years of experience working in the California wine country to help you understand and appreciate the wines you are tasting.

dedicated customer support

Wine.com's wine club experience doesn't end with selecting great wines at great values. As a member of our clubs, you'll have access to dedicated customer support who will provide you with the best experience possible. They can help you find whatever you need, whether it's sourcing other great wines from one of our featured regions, or assisting you with selecting the perfect wine club as a gift. Email us at wineclub@wine.com or call us toll free at 1-800-592-5870.

meet the team!

		Michael Osborn - Founder & VP Merchandising Favorite wine region: Pacific Northwest - from Oregon Pinot Noir to Walla Walla Merlot - it's in my blood. Best wine memory: I have so many fond memories from touring wine regions, to everyday occasions with wine. To pick one, I guess it would have to be recent. Last Fall, I toured the Rhone Valley. During one afternoon, the Perrin Family of Chateau de Beaucastel in Châteauneuf du Pape hosted me and friends traveling from Washington, D.C., New York and Tallahassee, Florida. Learning of their passion, for decades, for organic farming underscored the adage that "healthy wine starts with healthy vines." My favorite club to give: I favor Wines of the World for the variety of wines.
		Michelle Rau - Senior Wine Buyer Favorite wine region: Italy. There is so much diversity within Italy and the wines get better every year. Wine is made all over the country and there is truly something for everyone. Outside of wine and food, it’s also a beautiful country to visit! Best wine memory: My first visit to any wine country was Tuscany. I had the chance to hand pick grapes, watch them being crushed, meet the family who owned the winery and enjoy an unforgettable lunch on the property overlooking the rolling hills of Tuscany. After that day, I knew wine would forever be a big part of my life. My favorite club to give: Wines of the World. You get to taste wines from all of the major wine regions and learn about that area. I know how intimidating it can be when you are in a wine shop wanting to try new regions but you don't know any of the wineries. Well, this club picks the best for you. It’s a fun, easy way to try to new wines that are winners from each region.
		Wendy Stanford - Product Manager Favorite wine region: Alsace is at the top of my list these days for white wines. Steely, acidic, dry, but well rounded. Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc are my favorite dinner whites. As for reds, I’ve been drinking lots of Oregon Pinot Noir these days. Best wine memory: I visited Clos Apalta winery in Chile and was lucky enough to taste through several vintages with the winemaker. She took us on a tour of the beautiful facility and then we went horse back riding through the vineyard. Amazing! My favorite club to give: 90 Point Rated. These wines are chosen with great care and are of extremely high quality. These are often wines not readily available in many areas, so it's a great opportunity to expand your palate and learn about amazing wines from all over the world.