Est. 2006 • St. Louis, Missouri

St. Louis Wine Club

Where learning about wine is always fun — and never a sales pitch

A Wine Club for everyone

You don't have to choose between learning and having fun

Forget the stuffy wine bars and pushy sales pitches. Since 2006, the St. Louis Wine Club has brought wine lovers together in an intimate, relaxed setting where curiosity leads the way.

Our BYO format means each person or couple brings a bottle of wine along with some information about the wine and winery. Meetings are held in members' homes with just 10–20 guests, making every gathering personal and memorable.

What Makes Us Special

Why Members Love the STL Wine Club


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Intimate Gatherings

Limited to 10–20 guests per meeting, held in members' homes. Every voice is heard, every wine is savored.

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Learn Without the Pitch

Our unique BYO format mixes education with fun. Share what you know, discover what you don't — zero sales pressure.

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Exciting Monthly Themes

From regional explorations to grape varietals, food pairings — every month is a new adventure.

Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the the meetings like? How do I know what wine to bring?
After you sign up for the mailing list, invitations come either via email or text from "Punchbowl". They are usually sent about 3 weeks ahead of time and include information on the themes. Check out "Our meetings" page for info on this year's themes, meeting format, etc.
What are the members like? What if I don't know anyone?
The majority of us are in our 30's - 50's, and none of us are certified wine sommeliers -  we just all like drinking wine and enjoy learning more about it.  While some of us have known each other for a few years, everyone joined the club for 2 reasons...to learn about wine and to meet fellow wine lovers, so please feel welcome whether you're by yourself, with a friend or part of a couple.
 
How do I join the St. Louis Wine Club?
Simply sign up for our mailing list! We'll send you information about upcoming meetings and themes. There's no formal membership fee — just a love of wine and a willingness to share.
What is the BYO format?
BYO stands for "Bring Your Own." Each person or couple brings a bottle of wine that fits the monthly theme, along with some information about the wine and/or the winery it came from. It's a great way to discover new wines through fellow members.
How many people attend each meeting?
We keep our gatherings intimate, typically limiting attendance to 10–20 people. Meetings are usually held in members' homes, creating a warm and personal atmosphere.
How much food do I bring?
Typically we all bring/make something to share/pass around, but you aren't required to bring food for 14 people, and especially not if you are not planning on eating anything
How much wine should I bring and what price point?
Example theme: 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 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 two.
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 winery name? Where is it? How old is it? Anything special about it?
  • What is the wine composition? (75% cabernet, 25% merlot, for example)
  • Is there a description from the winemaker?  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? How much was it?