Organizations
African American Wine Tasting Society, Inc.
aawts.orgNon-profit club offers monthly tastings. Includes event listings, a newsletter [PDF format], and membership details, and information about starting a local chapter.
American Wine Society
www.americanwinesociety.comNon-profit consumer group devoted to education on all aspects of wine. Includes lists of programs, events, and publications.
CMAA International Wine Society
www.cmaa.org/winesoc/Subgroup of the Club Managers Association of America, promoting education and appreciation. Includes membership and event information, along with a description of how to host a wine dinner.
Free The Grapes!
www.freethegrapes.orgCoalition of consumers and winemakers promoting interstate direct shipping. Includes news, articles and membership information.
German Wine Society
www.germanwinesociety.orgAssociation of fans of German wines. Includes informational articles, maps, an event calendar, and membership details.
Grape Lakes Wine Appreciation Guild
www.grapelakes.comClub of enthusiasts offers their tasting notes, trip reports, and winery links.
International Wine and Food Society
www.iwfs.comIndependent association of gastronomic enthusiasts, with branches in thirty countries. Includes information about the society and its worldwide activities.
Les Chevaliers Du Grand Vin Wine Society
www.winesociety.us/winecell/society.htmInternational non-profit club promoting education and enjoyment. Includes information about events and membership.
Organic Grapes into Wine Alliance
www.organicwine.comAssociation of producers and distributors of organic grapes and wines. Includes information about the wines, production standards, and membership.
Professional Friends of Wine
www.winepros.orgAssociation of professionals in the wine and restaurant industries, dedicated to increasing wine appreciation. Includes informational articles, tasting notes, and recommended links and books.
Rhone Rangers
www.rhonerangers.orgNon-profit, educational group of consumers and professionals, dedicated to American-grown Rhone grape varieties. Includes information about wines, winery profiles, event calendar, links and membership information.
Seattle Wine Society
www.seattlewinesociety.orgOrganization offering monthly programs hosted by guest speakers from the industry. Includes event listings and membership information.
The Informer
home.earthlink.net/~awsjim/Dedicated to informing the membership and the public about the American Wine Society.
The Meritage Association
www.meritagewine.orgInformation about the blends made by the association's member wineries.
Thomas Jefferson Wine and Food Society
www.thomasjefferson.netWine reviews, tips, recipes and free subscription to wine newsletter with selections from wine expert Jim Gabler.
Wine Brats
www.winebrats.orgNon-profit group of enthusiasts dedicated to demystifying wine. Includes educational articles, membership information, and event listings and tickets.
Wine Institute
www.wineinstitute.orgAssociation of California wineries supporting political advocacy, market development, media relations, research, and education. Includes industry news, legal information, and extensive wine-related links.
