Membership Information

St. Louis Wine Club

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We offer two membership options. (FAQ is at the bottom of the page)

Annual Membership:

$20 1st year, $10 renewal (see Host Incentive for discounts)
10% off purchases at Garland Wines
One "standard" meeting per month (you still must bring wine)
Advance invitation on meeting sign ups
Access to the message board, through Google Groups
Additional discounts at restaurants/wine bars, TBA

Per Meeting Option:

$5 per meeting (you still must bring wine)
Access to the message board, through Google Groups
No discounts at any partner restaurants or wine shops
Regular price on pairing dinners and blind tastings
Great to try us out, for guests, or for those with busy schedules

Host Incentive:

Even though the set up is to burden the hosts as little as possible, it still requires space, a clean house, tables, etc. While hosting is not required for membership, I do want to let those who DO host know they are appreciated. Because of this, if you host once per year, you’ll receive a one membership time credit of $10. So, if this is your first year, your membership fee will drop to $10, if its your second or more year as a member, hosting once will cancel out your membership fee. (of course, if you’re part of a couple, you’ll need to host twice)

How do you join? Sign up for the mailing list at the bottom of the page to get information on upcoming meetings. (typically people join at their first or second meeting)

Please contact wino@stlwineclub for payment options or questions.

Membership / Meeting FAQ

Do I have to be a member to attend a meeting?
   No, but you have to be signed up through the Yahoo Groups list in order to receive a meeting invite. If you aren't a member, meetings cost $5 to attend. If you pay for the $20 membership, regular meetings are free.

What do you mean "regular meetings"?
   A "regular meeting" is when we bring our own wine and nothing is provided. If its a pairing dinner or the wine is provided, then its not free regardless if you're a member or not.

I don't know anyone and am interested in coming to a meeting alone. Is this ok?
   Absolutely!! Our meetings are half structure - half "free flow" so there's time to chat afterwards. While some of us have known each other for a few years, we joined the club for 2 reasons...to learn about wine and to meet fellow wine lovers, so please feel welcome!!

I'm confused about if we should bring two bottles or just one.
   Example: Washington and Oregon Reds $15-20.
     If you are coming alone, bring one bottle, priced $15-20. If you coming as part of a couple, you can either bring one bottle priced $30-40, or two bottles, priced $15-20 each. About half the couples bring one more expensive bottle instead of two bottles, but you can bring whichever of the two options you feel most comfortable with.

How much wine do you serve?
   We pour one ounce pours. The remainder of the bottles are put aside until after the meeting, which are available to taste again during the time we socialize.

What kind of information do I need to bring about my wine?
   Basically, whatever you find to be interesting. You will have plenty of information if you bring the following:
      What is the wine composition? (75% cabernet, 25% merlot, for example) Is there a description from the winemaker?
      What is the winery name? Where is it? How old is it? Anything special about it?
      Can you find any neat facts about the wine? Any reviews? Tasting notes?
      Why did you pick this wine out? Where did you get it?

Is there a limit to the amount of meetings I can attend?
   No, however to allow more people to participate in meetings, please don't sign up for both meetings at once. Give others a chance to sign up. If there are spots left a week before the meeting, then feel free to come to both meetings.

How long are the meetings?
   Typically the main portion of the meeting is about 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 hours. We usually socialize afterwards for another hour or so.

About the appetizers or something to snack on- how much do I need to bring?
   Typically we share/pass around appetizers/munchies, but you aren't required to bring food for 18 people, or if you are not planning on eating anything.

I'd like to host. What do I need to do?
   You need space for 12-18 people. It can be separate tables, one long table, however it fits into the room. You'll need a couple dump/rinse buckets, water for everyone (it can be glasses, it doesn't need to be bottles), and a trash can close by so we can throw trash away to help you clean up.

I'm interested in promoting my business through your wine club, how do I do that?
Please see the "Partners and Links" for information on becoming a partner of St. Louis Wine Club.

****We are not responsible for transportation to or from the meetings. Please drink responsibly and arrange safe transportation*****

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