Monday, October 27, 2008

Wine clubs are the place for wine lovers

By June Beezy

Wine lovers are now taking their game to the next level by starting wine clubs - A place where true wine lovers unite and all they do is drink and discuss.

Even doctors recommend drinking a glass of wine a day because it is actually good for your health. It cuts down on your risks of getting a heart attack. Plus the great thing about wine is it comes in all prices. I can't tell you how many times I've bought wine just because I didn't have enough money for a 6 pack of beer.

It is no secret that wine making is getting popular faster than any other hobby. It is quietly gathering a large following especially in countries outside of North America, it is truly phenomenal. So if you feel like that you would love to learn more about wine and taste different kinds of wine, just start a wine club.

To get started, first find the main organizer for the club. The person who contacts other wine lovers in the group regularly and set's up meetings. If you think you can be the wine club leader, go for it!

So how many members do you need initially? Five to ten members work just fine. Trust me, once you start managing your own club with this amount of people, it will be really easy, almost habitual when you do get to a group with a large amount of people in it.

You are probably wondering well how will I get to try out new wines every month. The information can be found everywhere, including on the internet, wine magazines and don't forget your local wine or wine making shop.

You'll also want to have a great selection of wine glasses on hand. They can be inexpensive, but be sure that you have enough so that each person has his own glass for each type of wine that you've selected.

The best to things to discuss at your first wine club meeting would be just the entire process of making wine. You'll be surprised on how simple and easy it is. Plus new members who have no idea about the wine making process will really appreciate it.

Remember to focus on the educational aspect of the wines. You'll need rating charts that are available at wine shops, on line and through wine magazines. Each of your members will be rating the characteristics of the wines. Then, you can compare them to see if you all agree.

See when it comes to wine clubs, you can truly go crazy and come up with some innovative ideas. Also the fact that as your club grows, you will meet real like minded people who share the same interests as you. Now what can be better than that.

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