Definitely 5 star
Definitely 5 star. More than 5+ I'd say.
I've been a customer for almost a year so far and ordered typically once or twice a month.
This is one of the best ways of discovering really good wine that you really like and sort-of like. The distinction is important - I've never, ever had a bad wine from Tinywine. Never. The service for me is being able to sample different types of brilliant quality wine and decide which ones I really like - and which ones I want to go on and buy a bigger bottle from.
There's a few (positive!) things to know:
1) I had to learn to sip, rather than gulp. You get 100ml 'test tubes' of each wine and you need to be sensible in tasting.
2) The fact it's 100ml means that you are limiting your intake of alcohol - opening an expensive 750ml bottle encourages you to drink more when it's not actually necessary.
3) I actually use the service as a means of enjoying really nice wine I've already tasted and like - but given my partner doesn't drink, opening a bottle is a real waste.
4) My recommendation is to buy a batch - by default, the tinywine packaging supports 6 test-tubes at a go
5) I tend to do things this way: Buy 2x 6 batches. 6 are the ones I really like and know I will enjoy. The other 6 are deliberately new or wildcards.
6) If you're looking to get started, try one of their bundles, that's how I did it.
7) The quality of the wine is undiminished through their use of Coravin tech. It's always been brilliant.
8) I have my big-bottle purchase plans from tinywine ready for key family/work events now because I know which wines I like and others will enjoy.
I have discovered so many different variations that I love. I've also recognised some types that I don't really enjoy as much - though I do feel obliged to highlight these have still been fine and great quality.
Some of my friends think I'm nuts spending, say £18 on a 100ml of wine. When it's just for me, when I want to *know* I'm going to enjoy the (small!) glass... I think it's perfect.
On top of this, the team are enormously helpful, fastidious in their selection and genuinely nice people.
And remember, don't gulp - instead, enjoy. 100ml goes very quickly when you gulp!
September 8, 2026
Unprompted review