I first wrote about Dry Farm Wines in 2019, as I was smitten by how much better I felt drinking this wine versus other wines. Perhaps it’s age – well, let’s be honest, it’s definitely age – but wine now just hits differently than it used to. But, I enjoy wine. My answer has been these wines for the past four years. Today, I’m walking you through how a Dry Farm Wines monthly subscription works and what you can expect.
In full disclosure, if you, too, are interested in Dry Farm Wines, we’ve partnered with them to offer you a one-penny extra bottle of wine if you decide to try them out.
First off, Dry Farm Wines is not a brand of wine representing one winery but a company that pulls together a group of wine brands from around the world that are all-natural, additive-free, lab-tested for purity, sugar-free and are all under 12.5% alcohol. This means they provide a premium wine experience without some of the pitfalls many wines have. For keto and paleo diet followers who can’t let go of their love for wine, the Dry Farm Wines monthly subscription service has become a favorite way to “cheat” without all the guilt.
Dry Farm Wines tests the wines they carry in a lab because wine does not have a contents label — thus, we consumers are blind to what is actually in our wine. You see, alcohol is not regulated through the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) but rather by the Treasury’s Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). It all comes down to taxes … alcohol is taxed differently, so it has a different governing body, the TTB. And the TTB does not have the same labeling requirements that all consumables under the FDA are required to have. While we know every ingredient in our Diet Coke, we don’t know every ingredient in our bottle of merlot. The problem with this is that there are 76 legal additives approved for winemaking, and none of these additives are required to be on our wine labels. (source 1, source 2)
Many wines have pesticides, fungicides, and added sulfites. No wonder my head hurts so much the next day.
Dry Farm Wines takes the guesswork out of knowing what is in our wine and guarantees these additives, including those nasty ones just mentioned, are not in the wines they supply. This is why Dry Farm Wines are said to be “hangover-free,” as these additives cause many of us to have headaches and other hangover symptoms.
After using this subscription service for several years, I can say, hands down, that I have become a natural wine convert. Not only are the wines delicious, but whenever I drink these wines, I feel better than I do after drinking other wines. At this point, I’m convinced that for many, including me, wine additives are what causes us to feel so bad after drinking a couple of glasses of wine. I also noticed that with these natural wines, I slept through the night; when I drink non-natural wines, they tend to disrupt my sleep. Now, I didn’t try drinking an entire bottle on my own, so testing for hangovers based on the amount of alcohol consumed has not been part of my multi-year experiment!
Before COVID drastically changed how our team works remotely, I regularly served these wines at our office “Wine Fridays.” With almost 20 people sipping on these wines, the feedback was always stellar. I have also served them at dinner parties and casual gatherings and solicited opinions. Again, the feedback was great.
Just this past week, everyone left our StyleBlueprint holiday party with a bottle of Dry Farms Wine in hand!
The wines that arrive each month are not ones with which you are likely familiar. They are a mixed batch of mainly European wines from small family farmers handcrafted with sustainable methods. Dry Farm Wines says, “We’re proud to give these family winegrowers a stage to share their beautiful wines with our market in the U.S.” This means that each month you will be able to try a variety of wines, making each bottle its own adventure, which is part of the experience.
If you are interested in natural wines but not a monthly subscription, I highly suggest finding a local wine store that you trust and asking them to show you some natural wines that do not contain the added sulfites and other additives that most wines have. Companies that produce such wines are proud of it, and your local wine store can help you navigate their selection and make suggestions based on wines that you know you already like.
However, if you are interested in trying out the Dry Farm Wines subscription experience, here’s what to expect and how to get that extra bottle of wine for just one penny:
- Sign up for monthly selections of six bottles ($171 ) or 12 bottles ($323). Pick red, white, or half and half. Rosés and sparkling wines are also available, but not in the mixed case. Each shipment contains mixed grape varieties from different countries and varying styles. Shipping is free, and taxes vary by state.
- When you sign up from this article, you will also get one bottle added to your first order for just one penny!
- If you like a particular wine and want more bottles, Dry Farm Wines can send you more; just contact them!
For the past few years, I have received bottles of wine that I didn’t enjoy. But, for me, that has been less than five bottles a year, and others have enjoyed them. For a mixed batch of wines and the fun of trying new ones each month, that’s a pretty good record. And Dry Farm Wines does offer a “happiness promise.” I could have contacted them and received a new bottle of wine or a refund on that bottle of wine. So, remember that if you don’t like a bottle of wine, just contact Dry Farm Wines. But, after sipping over 80 bottles of wine during the past year, the fact that I’ve only had one that I didn’t care for is a pretty good average.
I think it helps to be someone who enjoys trying new things and finds each box to be a new adventure. I continue to find it fun to open a bottle and wonder what new tasting experience it will bring.
To find out more about Dry Farm Wines, check them out online at dryfarmwines.com.
This article is written in an affiliate partnership with Dry Farm Wines but is based 100% on our accurate experience with the company over the last few years.
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