"To enjoy the total pleasure of wine you have to be serious without taking things too seriously".- winemaker quote and wine club motto



January: Go-to wines

No strict guidelines, just what do you find yourself opening most often or think is a great deal. Red/white/bubbly, any price point.


February: How Zinful!
Zinfandel or dessert wines, $10-20pp

March: Sip of the South (America)

Red or white wines from South America, $10-20 pp.

April: Small batch wines

Either a winery with less than/around 20,000 total case production OR a specific wine with less than 200 cases produced, $15-25pp

May: Mix is up

Annual blending event, wine provided. Approx. $30-35pp.

June: Celebrate! (the head wino’s bday)

Chardonnays or sparkling, from anywhere, $15-20pp.

July: Wine road trip!

Let’s explore other regions - no CA, WA, OR or even local MO & IL. Think Texas, New Mexico, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, etc. Red or whites, $15-20pp

August: Think pink

Rose or light bodied reds, $10-20pp

September: Not just for blending

Varietals that are typically used for blends; Mourvèdre, Grenache, Pinot Meunier, Petite Verdot, Petite Sirah, Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, Semillon, etc. $15-20pp

October: Tastin’ blind

Annual blind tasting even, wine provided. Approx. $30-35pp

November: Let’s splurge!

It’s time to break out the big hitters/special occasion wines, $35+pp.

December: Santa’s bag of mixed grapes

Red blends, no more than 50% any one varietal, $15-20pp