WineSpeed, your weekly source of Wine Intel

If you love wine but aren’t interested in a wine newsletter, WineSpeed is for you. Why? Because WineSpeed is not really a standard wine newsletter. It’s a curated collection of wine intel from someone who writes about wine in a way most other wine pros don’t.

That someone is me. I’m Karen MacNeil, author of The Wine Bible, and I’m honored to share with you everything about wine that excites me, fascinates me, educates me, and moves me.

What I won’t be sharing are standard wine notes on 200 Chardonnays from (fill in the blank place), or pieces on how wine XYZ will age for fifty years, or endless paragraphs on terroir.

Wine’s a lot more interesting than that and life’s a lot faster than that.

So WineSpeed is a new kind of wine writing; compelling, thought-provoking, helpful, and sometimes, just plain fun.

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What You’ll Receive Every Week

So Join Us! — If this sounds like the kind of modern, fun, helpful wine intel you’re interested in, I hope you’ll join us. I’d love to share it all with you.

–KAREN

Each edition of WineSpeed is meant to inspire, entertain, educate, and suggest some delicious wines to drink. Each week, you’ll receive a selection of the following:

The Week’s “Wine to Know” — One perfect handpicked selection each week, chosen from my latest tastings, along with a meaningful description of the wine (no winespeak), and a link to buy it. I taste about 100 wines for every one I suggest to you. And the wines I suggest come at all price levels—from $10 to $200.

Fascinating Facts — My short pieces on wine culture, news, and the people shaping the industry today.

My Blog — I work hard to make my blogs hard-hitting, thought-provoking, and personal, always with an educational spin.

Wine Words — Wine language needs decoding and you’ll find that decode in WineSpeed.

“Ask Karen” — Got a question? I’ve got the answer or I’ll find the answer. Nothing is too simple to ask. And yes, you can pose your wine questions directly to me.

The Wine Quiz — It’s super fun. It’s also a great way to challenge your knowledge. The quiz answers are an education in themselves! In some issues, we add a Food Quiz as an extra bonus.

Surprising Numbers — Fascinating numbers you won’t find anywhere else.

The Wine Clip Video — Short interviews with and revelations about people, places, and wines around the world.

My Take – Some of my insights and thoughts on controversial wine topics of the day.

WineSpeed Exclusives — Special content available only to subscribers, including behind-the-scenes access to my work.

Why WineSpeed?
Why Karen MacNeil?

The author of The Wine Bible (the best-selling wine book in the United States with over one million copies sold), Karen is the kind of down-to-earth wine pro you’d want to have dinner with. An Emmy-winning television host and James Beard “Wine Professional of the Year” award recipient, she has devoted her career to making wine both easy to understand and inspiring.

With WineSpeed, Karen brings her Wine Bible style and authority to your inbox each week. Her voice is warm, knowledgeable, and comfortable. So skip the wine jargon. Skip the elitism. WineSpeed is Karen’s modern approach to wine intel that’s refreshingly different.

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“WineSpeed is the perfect “small bite” of wine education. I look forward to it each Friday as it always has a great wine recommendation, some interesting facts, and the quizzes are a perfect way to test what I know (and don’t!). It’s an easy way to keep up on your wine knowledge in a very digestible format.”

Joyce Stavert, Executive Director, Oakville Wine Growers

“I love Karen’s writing! I’ve been a fan since I first bought The Wine Bible. I appreciate her easy-to-read, story-telling approach to wine education – I feel like I can follow along and understand even though I’ve never worked in the industry."

Cathy Buck, Wine Lover

“Most wine newsletters are too dense for me. I love how Karen’s feels like a digest of the best. One or two wines, a few key facts, and a quiz. I read it every week.”

Laurie Levin, Wine Lover

“Karen MacNeil’s WineSpeed is the rare resource that includes well-thought-out wine recommendations, a dose of learning presented in a fun manner, and deeper insights into the wine industry and the world of winemaking, all in one newsletter.”

Jim Clarke, US Manager, Wines of South Africa USA

Choose Your Subscription Level

Here’s how you can be a subscriber:

Annual Subscriber — $75/year

Karen’s weekly newsletter will come to your inbox every week, plus exclusive content on the WineSpeed site, including suggested wines to try, zillions (okay, hundreds) of wine quizzes, loads of fascinating facts, a complete grape glossary of varieties around the world, plus scores of “Ask Karen” questions answered. SUBSCRIBE

Annual SUPER Subscriber — $125/year

Each year, the world of wine writing shrinks as the number of magazines and newspapers decline. Help support independent wine journalism by becoming a Super Subscriber. SUBSCRIBE

Annual Winery and Small Wine Company Group Subscription — $1000 for up to 25 of your staff

Keep your staff up-to-speed about all things wine! We’ll send each of your staff members our full WineSpeed content every week. SUBSCRIBE

Annual Corporate Group Subscription — $2000 for an unlimited number of staff

A great bonus of education that companies can give their staffs. We’ll send each of your staff members our full WineSpeed content every week. SUBSCRIBE

Gift Subscription — $75/year

Do you have friends, family, and colleagues who love wine? A subscription to WineSpeed makes the perfect gift. Karen will mail your giftee a handwritten, personalized WELCOME notecard! (Please provide your giftee’s name and mailing address at checkout for this option.). GIFT WINESPEED. Note For multiple gift subscriptions, please contact us at [email protected].

All subscription levels include immediate access to the WineSpeed archive, years of premium wine content at your fingertips.

WINESPEED FREQUENTLY ASKSED QUESTIONS

How does WineSpeed work?

WineSpeed is delivered directly to your inbox every Friday! Once you subscribe, you’ll receive an email each time a new edition is published. Be sure to add [email protected] to your digital address book so you don’t miss any great content. Your subscription includes unlimited access to all current and archived content.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. You can cancel your subscription at any time from your account settings. There are no cancellation fees or penalties. If you cancel, you’ll continue to have access through the end of your current billing period.

What payment methods do you accept?

We accept all major credit cards and debit cards. Your payment is processed securely through Stripe. Your billing information is encrypted.

Is WineSpeed suitable for wine novices?

Yes. WineSpeed subscribers range from novices to collectors. Karen has won scores of awards for her engaging, easy-to-understand wine writing.

How do I access WineSpeed after subscribing?

You’ll receive a welcome email with login credentials immediately after subscribing. Access WineSpeed website and content anytime by using your login credentials; access the login page here. You can also access WineSpeed by clinking on links from the weekly WineSpeed newsletter you receive in your inbox each week. Note: If you have issues seeing your WineSpeed email in your inbox, follow these instructions.

What's included in my subscription?

Every subscription includes full access to weekly WineSpeed editions featuring that week’s Wine to Know, Ask Karen Questions & Answers, Wine Words, Wine Quizzes, Surprising Numbers, Videos, Karen’s Blog, and exclusive subscriber-only content. You also gain immediate access to the WineSpeed archive.

Do I get access to past issues?

Absolutely. All subscription levels include access to the WineSpeed archive. Browse years of Karen’s wine recommendations, insights, and stories whenever you like. Plus you can go back and take previous Wine Quizzes — it’s a fun and fast way to learn about wine easily and on your own.

Can I gift a WineSpeed subscription?

Yes. WineSpeed subscriptions make excellent gifts for the wine lover in your life. Contact us for gift subscription options, and we’ll help you create a personalized experience for your recipient.

Will my subscription automatically renew?

Yes. Annual subscriptions renew automatically to ensure uninterrupted access. You’ll receive an email reminder before each renewal, and you can cancel at any time from your account settings.

Can I ask Karen wine questions?

Yes. WineSpeed includes an Ask Karen section. Send her your question and she’ll answer it personally. Your question might also be chosen to appear (anonymously) in a future edition of the newsletter.

Ready to Taste Smarter Every Week?

Join us. WineSpeed is a hip online weekly journey into wine. We feel pretty confident that if you love wine, you’ll love WineSpeed. Subscribe today and start experiencing wine in a deeper, more exciting way. Cancel anytime, no questions asked.

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