So today I received notification about this new Grand Reserve card with a points program for wine tied to it's partners. AF is $149 and it's offered from a bank I personally haven't heard of before...Vertical Finance...issued through Celtic Bank. While I do enjoy a great Napa Beckstoffer Cabernet....I won't be applying but wanted to share the news.
@cashorcharge wrote:So today I received notification about this new Grand Reserve card with a points program for wine tied to it's partners. AF is $149 and it's offered from a bank I personally haven't heard of before...Vertical Finance...issued through Celtic Bank. While I do enjoy a great Napa Beckstoffer Cabernet....I won't be applying but wanted to share the news.
That's a steep AF for offerings. Especially if you consider I can earn points from clubs, discounts direct from wineries, all without a Wine Enthusiasts credit card.
Heck, my Amex card has at least 5 wine offers I can use. Guess you know I'm a wine enthusiast!! 🍷
I know right...and what's to say the wines you enjoy are part of their program! I looked through that image on the home page and didn't see anything that stood out for me. The wines I enjoy aren't readily available at BevMo so....
Cheers!!!
@cashorcharge thanks for the info! It's always fun to hear about the new cards out there; good or bad. Personally I think my entire wine budget for the year is half that annual fee.
If anyone decides to apply, let us know the details!! 
@Anonymous wrote:@cashorcharge thanks for the info! It's always fun to hear about the new cards out there; good or bad. Personally I think my entire wine budget for the year is half that annual fee.
If anyone decides to apply, let us know the details!!
Surprisingly Barefoot has a few good offerings for $6. For wine drinkers on a budget.
I'm a wine guy and all, but this card isn't giving me good feelings. There are better ways to get a good discount on a nice merlot.
