Welcome to the American Wine Society

The AWS is a national nonprofit consumer organization devoted to educating people on all aspects of wine. Its members are wine novices, experts, grape growers, amateur and professional winemakers, chefs, wine appreciators, wine educators, restaurateurs and anyone else who wants to learn more about the appreciation of wine and gastronomy.

The AWS is for you if you're interested in . . .

Wine Education
Fellowship
Gastronomy
Wine Judging
Travel to Wine-Growing Regions
Wine Tasting in Moderation
Grape Growing
Winemaking

You are invited to join . . .

Membership is open to any interested person - wine enthusiast, professional winemaker, amateur winemaker, grape grower and curious novice - anyone who wants to learn more about wine!

AWS Member Benefits...

Participation in local chapter activities
Participation in local, regional and national events
Membership card and certificate
American Wine Society Journal, quarterly
Quarterly AWS News
Technical manuals, bulletins, videos and vintage charts
Wine Judge Certification Program
National Tasting Project
Winemaking competitions
AWS Foundation

Membership costs...

Annual (calendar year) dues are $57.00 (U.S.) per individual or couple.

For those who join after July 1 and who do not wish to receive the whole year's publication, new members only, dues are $30.00.

For those involved in the wine industry, Professional Memberships are offered. A Professional Membership will entitle your business to special listings in AWS publications and a membership wall plaque for display, Cost is $75.00 (U.S.).

There is a Senior Citizen Lifetime Membership, you must be 60 or over. Cost is $450.00.

For more information feel free to contact us at:

American Wine Society

113 South Perry Street