Wine is a drink for all occasions, perfect for relaxing at home or hitting the town with friends and family. And while a great vintage is good on its own, some credit cards can sweeten the deal by rewarding your wine purchases.
Here are five credit cards for wine lovers.
1. Chase Sapphire Preferred Card
Rewards: Two points per dollar spent on travel and dining; one point per dollar spent on other purchases.
Sign-Up Bonus:50,000 bonus points if you spend $4,000 in the first three months.
Annual Fee:$0 the first year, then $95.
Annual Percentage Rate (APR): Variable 16.99% to 23.99% APR on purchases and balance transfers.
Why We Picked It:If you like getting wine with dinner, this card can earn you travel rewards.
For Wine:With two points on the dollar for dining purchases, you'll rack up rewards every time you order wine at restaurants. Points can be redeemed for many things, but the best value is reserved for travel redemptions.
Drawbacks:After the first year, there's a $95 annual fee.
2. Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card
Rewards: 3% cash back on dining purchases; 2% cash back on groceries; 1% cash back on other purchases.
Sign-Up Bonus:$150 bonus cash if you spend $500 in the first three months.
Annual Fee:$0
APR:0% APR for nine months on purchases and balance transfers, then variable 15.49% to 24.49% APR.
Why We Picked It:This card rewards wine purchases at multiple merchant types.
For Wine:With special cash back rates at restaurants and grocery stores, you get rewarded whether you're ordering a glass with dinner or picking up a bottle at the supermarket.
Drawbacks: If you don't dine out much, this card isn't for you.
3. Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi
Rewards: 4% cash back on up to $7,000 in eligible gas purchases per year; 3% cash back at restaurants and on eligible travel purchases; 2% cash back at Costco and Costco.com; 1% cash back on other purchases.
Sign-Up Bonus: None
Annual Fee: $0 with a paid Costco membership.
APR: 0% APR for seven months on purchases, then variable 16.24% APR; variable 16.24% APR on balance transfers.
Why We Picked It: You can save big on wine at Costco.
For Wine:You can get great deals on a wide selection of wines at Costco—and beyond the initial savings, you'll earn 2% cash back on your Costco purchases, putting even more money back in your wallet. Plus, you get 3% cash back at restaurants.
Drawbacks: If you aren't a Costco member, you can't get this card.
4. Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express
Rewards: 3% cash back on up to $6,000 in annual US supermarket purchases; 2% cash back at US gas stations and select department stores; 1% cash back on other purchases.
Sign-Up Bonus:$150 statement credit if you spend $1,000 in the first three months.
Annual Fee:$0
APR:0% APR for 15 months on purchases and balance transfers, then variable 13.99% to 24.99% APR.
Why We Picked It: If you get your wine at the supermarket, this card offers great value.
For Wine: This card earns 3% cash back at supermarkets, which is perfect if you like to pick up a bottle or two with your groceries.
Drawbacks: If you don't spend a lot at supermarkets, keep looking.