Wine and Food Links
As a service to those who visit this site, I've posted links to many different wine and food web sites. However, I have not personally tried all the products and services listed below. If you ever experience a problem with any site listed below, please let me know. If you'd like to submit a link for me to post, click here. If you'd like to submit an event, click here.
A Taste of California Wine Club: Sells California and international wines from small, independant vineyards around the world. Based in Chicago, Illinois, please call 800-615-7304 or e-mail customerservice@atasteofcalifornia.com.
A Wine Affair: Join award-winning executive chef Benjamin McCallum as he explores pairing spectacular cuisine with exceptional wines. This is a monthly event held on the second Thursday of the month from 5:30 - 7:30pm at St. Anthony Main Event Centre on the historic riverfront in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Amateur Winemakers of Ontario: Resources, links and events for amateur winemakers in Ontario.
American Wine Society: An international nonprofit educational membership organization. Membership includes monthly tasting events, educational conferences, wine judge training, amateur and commerical wine competitions, quarterly journal and newsletter. The site offers information and registration for these events and wine evaluation tips. Based in Lawrenceville, Georgia.
American Wine Society (Las Vegas Chapter): The club promotes appreciation of wine through education and tastings. Based in Las Vegas, Nevada.
American Wine Society - Pittsburgh Chapter: The AWS is a national nonprofit consumer organization devoted to educating people on all aspects of wine. Its members are wine novices, experts, grape growers, amateur and professional winemakers, chefs, wine appreciators, wine educators, restaurateurs and anyone else who wants to learn more about the appreciation of wine and gastronomy. This chapter is based in Pittsburgh.
American Wine Society - Tucson Chapter: The Tucson Chapter of the American Wine Society was organized in the Fall of 2003 by a small group of wine enthusiasts with the goal of encouraging other Arizona residents to enjoy and learn more about wine. Please e-mail admin@awstucson.bizland.com.
Amici dell' Enotria: Ottawa's Italian Wine Club site includes a list of annual events and membership information. Please call 613-521-3166 or e-mail dforcese@hotmail.com.
Amici dell' Enotria, Newfoundland Chapter: hosts five informal events a year featuring Italian wines.
Australian Wine Service Guild: This is te Victoria branch of the Australian Wine Service Guild. Provides information and education in the wine and hospitality industry, and activities to develop a greater understanding of the industry between members. Such activities include winemaker dinners, wine education nights and coach tours to wineries. Based in Melbourne, Australia.
BC Wine Club: A wine of the month club, focused on the wineries of British Columbia.
Boston Uncorked: Greater Boston's source for fun and educational insight about the world of wine. The group hosts wine events in a relaxed environment that is conducive to tasting, socializing and learning alongside novices and enthusiasts.
CEC Wine: London's Premier Wine Club offers tastings of good wines at affordable prices. Based in London, Westminster, please call (0044) (0) 7760294653 or e-mail tastings@cecwine.co.uk.
Cellars Wine Club: Every month members receive two bottles of wine from wineries from around the world. Based in Monroe, WA, please call 360-805-9050 or e-mail wineclub@cellarswineclub.com.
Free Oregon Wines Wine Club: OregonWines.com members receive exclusive information monthly: free newsletters, feature articles, wine tasting notes, winery reviews and new site features. Club members can also learn the art of tasting and taking notes using the "tasting star" to visualize wine's flavors. All e-mail addresses are kept confidential and the service is free..
Garden State Wine Club: Discover what many other New Jersey wine enthusiasts already know, one of the best wine clubs in the country is right here in N.J. Our selections are carefully made from the elite wine growing regions around the world. These are real wines from real wineries - no private labels and no closeouts. Based in Bridgewater.
Hemispheres Wine Guild: A wine club in Canada offering international wines sourced by a wine expert, delivered to your door, starting at $100 per month. Based in St Catharines, Ontario.
Indian First Wine Club: Offers wine and food tastings in New Delhi, India.
International Wine & Food Society: Established in 1933 by André Simon, and currently has about 7,000 members in 150 branches in over 40 countries. Offers tutored tastings of wines of the world: French, German, Spanish, and Napa wines. Based in Toronto, ON.
Italian Wines Direct Club: A guide to Italian wine, with reviews, news, articles and wine tips.
iYellow Wine Club: Toronto-based that produces newsletters twice a month with articles, videos and resources. Hosts wine tastings, wine parties, wine tours to Niagara, and other events.
Join wine clubs: Information on the benefits of joining wine clubs. A new wine club is highlighted each month. Based in Austin, Texas.
Margaret River Wine Club: Founded in 1996, this club represents and promotes one of the New World's premium wine regions. The Margaret River is located 300 km south of Perth in Western Australia.
National Capital Sommelier Guild: The web site for Ottawa largest and most active wine tasting club.You don't need to be an accredited sommelier to join-all that's required is a passion for wine.
Oakville Wine Enthusiasts Club: Wine tasting club for wine lovers in Oakville, Ontario and the surrounding area. Tastings are held on the last Friday of each month. Guests are welcome but must register in advance.
Okanagan Wine Club: Offers free food and wine education; a directory of Okanagan wineries, restaurants and events directory; and a wine shop to buy monthly Okanagan wine packages. Learn more about British Columbia's rich history, estate vineyards and winemaking practices. Based in Kelowna, BC, please call 250-765-9200 or e-mail info@okwineclub.com.
Ontario Wine Society: The Ontario Wine Society is a non-profit organization that celebrates the exploration of Ontario wines, through informal, enjoyable and educational tastings and special events.
Oxford University Wine Society: The official wine society for the University of Oxford, England. Their mission is to promote the discovery and enjoyment of wine by all. Through weekly tastings, themed dinners and regular beginners' classes, they aim to cater for - and educate - all members. Based in Oxford, England.
Seattle Wine Society: The Seattle Wine Society features monthly international wine tastings with food pairings, plus the annual Northwest Wine Festival. Based in Seattle, WA, please call 425-603-9558 or e-mail enosoc@enosoc.org.
South World Wine Society: The South World Wine Society tastes wines in up to ten events a year from the five wine-producing countries of the Southern Hemisphere: Argentina, Australia, Chile, New Zealand and South Africa. Based in Vancouver, Canada, the SWWS is an independent, non-profit club that aims to promote the knowledge and enjoyment of the Southern Hemisphere's wines. Please call 604-685-7997 or e-mail tastings@southworldwine.com.
Tasters Guild New York: Established in 1979, this is the tri-state New York's oldest and largest wine education club, which conducts more than thirty wine and spirits tastings and dinners a year. The sister organization, Wine Event Planners, conducts corporate and private wine tastings and dinners. Based in New York City, New York, please e-mail ron@tastersguildny.com.
Tasters Guild Orlando: A wine and food club based in Orlando, Florida. The web site offers tasting notes and membership information.
tastersguild.com: Tasters Guild is a wine and food appreciation society with more than 50 chapters throughout the U.S. The site contains a network directory, tasting notes, trip & cruise info and international wine judging results. The society also publishes The Tasters Guild Journal, a magazine for its members.
The Australian Wine Society of Toronto: A non-profit group devoted to enjoying Australian wines through tastings and dinners.
The Opimian Society: Canada's largest wine club. More than 15,000 members choose wines from 8 wine catalogues a year, with some 350 different wines from around the world that are not available in liquor stores. Member benefits include a subscription to Tidings, Canada's Food and Wine magazine, invitations to Opimian tastings and dinners in your part of the country, secure web ordering, and the opportunity to go on exclusive wine tours.
The Quebec Society of Sommeliers:
The Society for American Wines: The Society for American Wines was founded in Ottawa in 1980 by a group of wine lovers interested in contributing to an increased awareness of American wines in Canada. They list their local events, and link to chapters across the country as well as other sites.
The Sommelier Society of America: The oldest wine teaching organization in the United States. Founded in 1954, the group is devoted to creating a vital wine society for industry professionals and interested consumers through wine education classes, tastings and professional consultation services.
The South African Wine Society: Based in Toronto, this group hosts eight events a year, including relaxed dinners and tastings, as well as a tour to South Africa wine regions.
The Toronto Vintners Club: Founded in Toronto in 1975, members taste eight wines blindly at each gathering and discuss them. Serious fun for wine enthusiasts.
The Traveling Vineyard: Consultants across the United States conduct in-home wine tastings for wine lovers and sell wine and wine accessories. They share their enthusiasm for wine while demystifying the wine tasting and buying. They bring people together in a relaxed, home environment, providing hosts and their guests with an entertaining and informative wine tasting lesson.
Thirty Fifty: Offers entertaining and educational wine tastings in the U.K. for private parties and corporate events. At the tasting, guests rate the wines and then they can then log on to the website to view their preferences and order wine online. Based in London, England, please call +44 208-2880314 or e-mail jane.scott@thirtyfifty.co.uk.
Upper Keys Tasters Guild: Offers information on specialty food and wine shops in the Florida Keys, a calendar of food and wine events, questions and answers about food and wine, information about the Tasters Guild International, recipes and other food related info.
Vino Venerata: A wine appreciation club focused on Washington State as well as wines from around the world. Events include winery tours, wine region tours, informational seminars and guest speakers, wine socials, local and regional wine events, wine cruises, and winemaker’s private tastings. Based in Anacortes, Washington.
Wine Cases: U.K. club, members are offered a mixed case of 12 quality wines every two months. Membership is free and may be cancelled at any time.
Wine Lovers Meet: A free dating site for people who enjoy wine. Based in Eastport, New York.
Wine Lovers Meetup: Schenectady, NY-based group of wine lovers. Meet once a month at a restaurant in the capital region to enjoy a glass of wine and each other's company.
Wine of the Month Club and Gift Clubs: Discover hand-crafted and hard-to-find wines from around the world. Take a journey to Veneto, Italy to enjoy an elegant pinot grigio or explore the rich and bold bouquet of an Australian merlot. Based in Lakemoor, IL, please call 815-363-4000 or e-mail doug@greatclubs.com.
Wine Women PSP: A non-profit wine appreciation group that links charity with social and educational events in Palm Springs and southern California regions. Tastings, wine dinners, parties and other fun events are all themed to some aspect of wine enjoyment and learning. Membership includes custom wine bottle necklace welcome gift - men are welcome.
Winetasters Society of Toronto: A non-profit organization operating for more than 25 years that offers monthly tastings of wines from around the world, occasional dinners and a spectacular holiday event at Casa Loma. E-mail winetsters@winetasters.ca.
Women In Need of Escape (WINE): Aimed at expanding women's knowledge and appreciation of wine, and promoting camaraderie of women by encouraging them to form local wine tasting groups and plan "escapes" to wine events together. Based in Odessa, Florida.
