Our meetings
What to expect, what to bring and this year's themes
The club's concept is "BYO wine", so the majority of the functions are based in member's homes, a total BYO format. We jokingly refer to our meetings as "A wine mullet: Wine Business in the front, Party in the back" because we begin our meetings in an organized fashion, where we taste an ounce of wine and read information, then move on to the next wine, and so on. After that, we socialize and are free to continue drinking our favorite wines.
The club's concept is "BYO wine", so the majority of the functions are based in member's homes, a total BYO format. We jokingly refer to our meetings as "A wine mullet: Wine Business in the front, Party in the back" because we begin our meetings in an organized fashion, where we taste an ounce of wine and read information, then move on to the next wine, and so on. After that, we socialize and are free to continue drinking our favorite wines. What to bring and how to act:
(it may seem like a lot, but it's to create the best format for learning and fun...trust us!)
- Please arrive on time. The format is a seated tasting, not an "open house format"
- If you are coming alone: one bottle of wine, priced in the range listed. If you are part of a couple: either one or two bottles of wine, totaling 2 times the range listed (ie one expensive bottle or 2 priced the same or any variation is acceptable)
- Some information on the wine and or winery; a review, info from a website, etc. (more than just what's on the bottle, but it doesn't have to be your own words or opinions, most of us just read, promise!)
- Your own wine glasses
- Your own snacks/dishes to eat them on (if you eat before, no worries)
- A pen and notepad to jot down notes
- Of course, be respectful of the host's home and belongings- throw away your trash right away, put the toilet seat down, etc.
- Please arrange safe transportation home - there's not only zero judgement for taking an Uber or Lyft, it's encouraged!
- Please RSVP ASAP, and make sure to update if your availability changes, as we limit attendance. ($5 cancellation fee if no show or cancel with less than 48 hours notice)
2026 Themes
"To enjoy the total pleasure of wine you have to be serious without taking things too seriously".
- winemaker quote and wine club motto
January: DDGAF
Celebrating the VP of Wino’s bday and he doesn’t care – anything goes as long as it’s wine.
February: How Zinful!
Zinfandel or dessert wines, $10-20pp
March: M-Maddness
Zinfandel or dessert wines, $10-20pp
March: M-Maddness
Wines that start with M: Merlot, Mouvedre, Malbec, Marsanne….you get the idea, $10-20 pp.
April: R you read to rumble, Tempranillo?
April: R you read to rumble, Tempranillo?
Wines from Rioja or Ribera Del Duero, $15-25pp
May: Mix is up
May: Mix is up
Annual blending event, wine provided. Approx. $30-35pp.
June: Celebrate! (the head wino’s bday)
June: Celebrate! (the head wino’s bday)
Chardonnays or sparkling, from anywhere, $15-25pp.
July: Red hot!
July: Red hot!
Heat-friendly reds, $15-20pp
August: Coastal whites
White wines from coastal wine regions (think Sonoma county, vs Napa Valley), $10-20pp
September: Pacific Northwest
Wines from Oregon or Washington, reds or whites, $15-25pp
October: Tastin’ blind
October: Tastin’ blind
Annual blind tasting even, wine provided. Approx. $30-35pp
November: Let’s splurge!
November: Let’s splurge!
It’s time to break out the big hitters/special occasion wines, $40+pp.
December: Santa’s bag of mixed grapes
December: Santa’s bag of mixed grapes
Red blends, no more than 50% any one varietal, $15-20pp