The Wine Society

Since the inception of ‘The Wine Society’, it has come a long way in generating interest in the wine culture and promote wines from all over the world.

About us

Since the inception of ‘The Wine Society’ in the 1997, it has come a long way in generating interest in the wine culture and promoting wines from both the old and the new world.

The Wine Society was founded in 1997 and was the first Society in India to promote the wine culture through varied activities. Since its formation it has come a long way and is now established as the premier Society that has pioneered the promotion of Wine culture.

Aims & Objectives

To provide a platform for convivial discussion and to strengthen the awareness of wines and cuisine of different countries thereby creating mutual goodwill.

To arrange opportunities for training of members in the hospitality industry in India through interaction among specialists in gastronomy.

To popularize gastronomy of different countries among its members and others through wine parties and gourmet meals.

To further the knowledge of food and beverages of different countries through promotion and information by way of workshops, seminars, exchange of missions, trade shows, exhibition, festivals, tasting events etc. in India and abroad.

To encourage and promote exchange of personnel such as chefs between India and other countries.

Activities

The Society holds six to nine events a year and has organized several wine & Champagne tasting events featuring wines from both the Old & New world such as countries of France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Austria, Ehile, Australia & USA. Some events are combined with Gourmet diners. Various brands of wines from these countries have figured in these tasting events. We have also organized orientation courses on wine for the food & beverage staff of hotels. Through these events we expose our members to wines from different countries. At times the wine makers have been present to explain about their wines.

Structure

The Society is managed by a democratically elected committee of eight who serve a terms of two years. The committee then co-opts some members who bring special skills. The Annual General Meeting of the society is generally held between May and September when the audited accounts are presented for approval.