Purchasing the Wine

Who Should Buy the Wine?

Wine clubs appear to be evenly split as to whether the host purchases all of the wine or each guest brings a bottle. It seems to me that it’s easiest for the host to be in charge!

• As a group, set a price limit per bottle ($20-$25 is most commonly recommended).
• If everyone sticks to the price guidelines, each member should end up with similar expenses when they host a meeting.

What Wines Should I Buy?

Choosing the wines will be much easier if you decide upon a theme for each meeting! This may be the most important component of a successful group! By selecting a theme for each meeting, members can truly educate themselves about each variety of wine. Themes can include:

• Chardonnay - taste bottles of this type from different countries or different regions. The same approach works also with Merlot, Cabernet and Bordeaux.
• Wines from local vineyards
• Sparking wines
• Wines from specific regions around the world

How Many Bottles Do We Need?

• Experts recommend tasting between four and eight bottles.

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