In the widening wake of meal delivery services, wine has finally hopped aboard. You can now find meal delivery services that will also provide you with wines to pair with your food. These include companies, like Blue Apron and Hello Fresh, that offer monthly subscription services, as well as more local food delivery options for single meals. The inclusion of a wine option is a welcome addition to enhance a meal and can also be a time and energy saver.
Meal Delivery Companies with Monthly Subscriptions
Two major companies are offering monthly meal plans with wine to match. In both cases, wine is ordered and delivered separately, and someone over the age of 21 must sign for the wine delivery.
1. Blue Apron
One such service is Blue Apron, where you may opt to have six bottles of wine, produced for and curated by Blue Apron, delivered to your home monthly. There is a rotating cellar of 24 wines from which to choose, or you may prefer the company to select some that complement your month’s list of meals. The wine list includes options from multiple countries, and bottles come with informative labels that offer insights about the grape type and its characteristics. Although the bottles are only 500 ml, approximately two thirds the size of a standard one, the collection is a ‘solid value and good for food pairing.’
2. Hello Fresh
The other large meal delivery service where you may add a wine pairing option is Hello Fresh. You may either choose from reds, whites, or a mixed half dozen, and you can also let the team at Hello Fresh decide for you. In this case, six bottles are available each month to match the weekly meals you have ordered. This service has also received favorable reviews in terms of ease and enjoyment.
3. Home Chef
While Home Chef doesn’t have its own wine subscription service, it has collaborated with Cameron Hughes, a wine trader, to come up with a list of wines that pair well with its menu. The Home Chef – Mixed Sampler, available for $89 from Cameron Hughes, features four reds and two unique chardonnays selected with Home Chef entrees in mind. For example, one might pair the red blend with Home Chef’s Steak with Sauce Robert or the Santa Barbara chardonnay with the Salmon topped with Dill Crema. Visit this page for more information on the Home Chef meal delivery service.
Spur of the Moment Meal
If you’re merely interested in having an individual meal with wine delivered, this option does exist in some locales. Providers include Door Dash and Grub Hub, both of which have added a wine option in some of the areas that they serve. For availability, check the respective websites. It is important to note that the wines available via these services do not automatically go with your meal. You will have to choose for yourself, and the options may be quite limited. You will need to show an ID (proof of age) when your meal is delivered.
The Future Looks Bright
The prices and wine selections available through delivery services are ever-changing, and you will need to check with each provider for current product details and rates. It is also likely that the number of meal delivery services offering a wine pairing option will expand. So, if you are undecided about which company is best for you, be sure to do some research into what options you may have, either locally or nationwide.