Naked Wines — Angel membership
Our verdict · Turns a monthly payment into credit that funds independent winemakers and buys their bottles at Angel prices.
Buy it if
You enjoy discovering artisan producers and want flexible credit rather than a scheduled case.
Skip it if
You would rather a professional buyer curated every bottle than browse and choose yourself.
Where to get it
Naked Wines — Angel membership
From £25 per month as account credit, spent on bottles at discounted Angel (member) prices
Indicative price at the time of review.
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Naked Wines works differently from a case club: your £25 monthly payment goes into your account as credit — a 'piggy bank' balance you keep and spend whenever you like — which those funds also help route to independent winemakers Naked backs directly. As an Angel you buy those bottles at preferential member prices below standard retail. Unlike The Wine Society above, nothing is pre-selected: you browse and choose, so the experience rewards drinkers who enjoy hunting out artisan producers rather than delegating to a buyer. Aggregated feedback rates the model highly for value and flexibility, with the trade-off that quality varies from bottle to bottle; a taste guarantee lets you claim a refund on anything you dislike.
The good & the bad
Pros
- Monthly credit helps fund independent winemakers, with bottles bought at discounted Angel (member) prices
- You can pause or cancel anytime and keep any credit balance
- Taste guarantee refunds any bottle you do not enjoy
Cons
- Quality varies bottle to bottle because nothing is pre-curated by a buyer
- You build and manage a credit balance rather than receiving a fixed, ready-made case
How it compares
| Pick | WATTB Score | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.The Wine Society — Wine Without Fuss | 96/100 | From ~£110 per 12-bottle case, plus a one-off £40 lifetime membership | overall |
| 2.Naked Wines — Angel membershipThis pick | 89/100 | From £25 per month as account credit, spent on bottles at discounted Angel (member) prices | independent winemakers |
| 3.Virgin Wines — WineBank | 83/100 | Set anywhere from £15 to £100 per month (default ~£25); Virgin adds a £1 bonus per £5 saved | flexible budgeting |
| 4.Laithwaites Wine Club | 84/100 | Mixed cases from ~£8 per bottle (roughly £96 per 12); optional Unlimited delivery membership | curated cases and choice |
| 5.Wine52 | 80/100 | From £36 per month for 3 bottles, a magazine and two snacks (billed every 28 days) | discovery and exploration |
Key facts
- Best for
- independent winemakers
- Typical cost
- From £25 per month as account credit, spent on bottles at discounted Angel (member) prices
- Model
- £25/month banked as account credit
- Pricing
- Discounted Angel (member) prices below standard retail
- Range
- Independent winemakers funded by Naked
- Guarantee
- Refund on any bottle you do not like
- Commitment
- Pause or cancel anytime; keep any credit balance
Researched by WATTB
- Published
- 14 September 2026
- Updated
- 14 September 2026
- Last verified
- 14 September 2026
- Sources
- 8 sources
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