A vine club is a community of people who
share your passion for this ancient and interesting drink. As with joining any
community, you need to be sure that this is the right one for you. The wine
club that you join should provide you with a platform to learn more and also
allow you to contribute to the community with the knowledge you already have in
relation to wine.
Here we set out to give you tips for
finding the best vine club. We will look at different priorities and options
one should consider when choosing a wine club to join and hopefully give you
the impetus you need to start finding the best wine club for you.
Accessibility
You need to be able to easily reach the
vine club that you join. When finding the best club, look out for ones in
your area, or at least in the closest city or town. Having to travel far for a
wine club might be fine once in a while, but if you want to attend one on a
regular basis, it involves a lot of restructuring and costs that you probably
don’t want to incur.
The good thing is that, if finding a
wine club in your vicinity is not an option, you can join one online. Virtual
vine clubs are becoming increasingly popular. When you sign up you will have
access to a wealth of information and can even get products and samples
delivered straight to your door. It is a simple way to connect with other wine
lovers from the comfort of your home and, should you want to get out, there are
often events arranged in association with these vine clubs.
The Right Level
If you are joining a vine club for the
first time, perhaps you should start the process by taking a beginner’s wine
tasting class. You need to ensure that the wine club you invest your time in is
at your level, otherwise you will not gain what you are hoping to from it. For
example, if you have an extremely broad knowledge of wine and you join a wine club
for beginners, you will not learn anything new. On the other hand, if you join
a group that is more advanced than your palate at this stage, you will not be
able to understand or appreciate some of the more technical discussions and
tastings that happen.
The whole point of being in a wine club
is to enjoy it and learn and teach about your love of the drink. Belonging toone
that does not offer the right challenge, or is too intimidating, will take away
from that enjoyment. Choosing one at the right level means you can both give to
and gain from a vine club.
Time
To get the most out of a wine club, get
involved with one that fits into your lifestyle. An online wine club is easy to
fit around your schedule and you won’t need to travel
unless you choose to attend an event. If you would prefer to meet up with
others, or host a wine club, it will need to be staged at a time you can commit
to. If you work, go to school or have a family to look after, then evenings probably
work best. For those with hectic schedules, think about an online club or one
that meets once a month, so you can work everything else around it.
If you are able to commit to more time,
then join a club that offers more activities. These activities could be a mix
of wine tasting events, day trips, dinners and even visits and vacations to
wineries and vineyards. Those taking a break from work, or who have grown-up
children, or those who have recently retired are ideal candidates for these
types of vine clubs. They really allow you to immerse yourself in your passion
and learn as much about wine as possible.
There are many factors to consider when
looking for a vine club. Do some research online and ask other wine lovers in
your social circles for even more tips for finding the best wine club.
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