Splash Wines vs Wine Access:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Splash Wines had more branded searches than Wine Access among wine clubs in the United States. Splash Wines had about 6,600 branded searches, while Wine Access had 2,900. Splash Wines made up 21.8% of all wine club searches we track, and Wine Access accounted for 9.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about wine clubs, Wine Access appeared in four of the five answers and Splash Wines in one. Wine Access was mentioned before Splash Wines in three out of four answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Splash Wines, about 2 searches for every 1 for Wine Access
Who does AI mention more?
Wine Access, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Splash Wines in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Wine Access, named ahead of Splash Wines in 3 of 4 answers
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Top wine clubs in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Wine Access was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Splash Wines was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Wine Access was listed before Splash Wines in three out of four answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Firstleaf5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Wine Access4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Plonk Wine Club4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Naked Wines3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
SommSelect3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
The California Wine Club2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Splash Wines1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Wine Insiders1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Vinebox1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Laithwaites0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about wine clubs
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which wine club should I join in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best wine clubs in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best wine club in the US for trying new wines?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“wine club”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“wine subscription”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United States on October 22, 2026.
Is Splash Wines or Wine Access more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Splash Wines and Wine Access by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 wine clubs we track, month by month, from searches in United States.
Share of searches by month for Splash Wines, Wine Access. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Naked Wines | Splash Wines | Laithwaites | Wine Access | Wine Insiders | Firstleaf | SommSelect | Vinebox | The California Wine Club | Plonk Wine Club | Gold Medal Wine Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 43.3% | 12.9% | 5.7% | 8.6% | 10.5% | 6.9% | 2.1% | 5.7% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.93% |
| Nov 2025 | 46.3% | 13.9% | 6.2% | 7.5% | 9.2% | 6.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.55% |
| Dec 2025 | 42.2% | 12.6% | 5.6% | 8.4% | 10.3% | 6.8% | 2.5% | 6.8% | 3% | 0.9% | 0.92% |
| Jan 2026 | 39.3% | 14.4% | 5.1% | 11.7% | 11.7% | 9.6% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1% | 0.69% |
| Feb 2026 | 39.1% | 17.4% | 6.1% | 11.6% | 9.4% | 7.7% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 0.68% |
| Mar 2026 | 43.9% | 16% | 5.6% | 10.7% | 8.6% | 7.1% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 2.1% | 1% | 0.62% |
| Apr 2026 | 38.4% | 17.1% | 6% | 9.2% | 14% | 7.6% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.44% |
| May 2026 | 33.2% | 18.1% | 5.2% | 12.1% | 18.1% | 6.6% | 2% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.88% | 0.38% |
| Jun 2026 | 39.1% | 21.3% | 5.2% | 9.4% | 11.6% | 6.1% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.9% | 1% | 0.45% |
| Jul 2026 | 39.3% | 21.4% | 5.2% | 9.4% | 11.7% | 6.2% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.91% | 0.36% |
| Aug 2026 | 38.5% | 21% | 6.1% | 9.2% | 11.5% | 6.1% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.45% |
| Sep 2026 | 32.7% | 21.8% | 11.9% | 9.6% | 9.6% | 6.3% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 1% | 0.46% |
How has the Splash Wines and Wine Access comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Splash Wines was ahead of Wine Access in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Splash Wines’ share of searches among wine clubs in the United States moved from 12.9% to 21.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5.4K to 6.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Wine Access’ share of searches among wine clubs in the United States moved from 8.6% to 9.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 3.6K to 2.9K.
How did search popularity change for United States wine clubs in September 2026?
3 changes

In September 2026, Laithwaites overtook Wine Insiders and 2 others to rank 3rd among wine clubs in the United States, with 11.9% of the searches.

In September 2026, Splash Wines gained share of searches among wine clubs in the United States, from 21% to 21.8%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Wine Access in the United States fell 19.4% over 12 measured months, from 3.6K to 2.9K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Splash Wines’ and Wine Access’ names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Splash Wines
1 branded search term
- splash wines
Wine Access
1 branded search term
- wine access
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