Collecting wine is a hobby of many wine club members.
When initially thinking of wine hotbeds, the city of Indianapolis, Ind., does not immediately come to mind. However, Indianapolis is the capital of a booming wine industry throughout the state of Indiana. Vintage Indiana, a wine & food festival, that celebrated its 11th year in 2010 is a good place for wine enthusiasts to meet, interact, and sample many delicious vintages from local wineries. Those who enjoy partaking in wine collecting and tasting all year can join one of the many local wine clubs that Indianapolis has to offer. From small gatherings to large events, wine clubs in Indianapolis are available for anyone seeking to learn more about the delicious alcoholic beverage.
The Indianapolis Wine Aficionados Meetup
The Indianapolis Wine group has 665 members and a 4.5 out of 5 star rating from its members. The group keeps a calendar of various wine tasting throughout the city, and also plans events for it's actual members. Some events include free tasting at local wine shops or wineries while other events are paid. The group even does events at people's houses. Not only do they meetings but they also provide information and tips to people about put on a successful wine tasting, where the best wine stores in the city are, which wine connoisseur websites people should frequent, and which of the latest vintages are hot commodities. Membership is free.
meetup.com/wine-337
Wine Styles Store
Wine Styles stores are located all over the country including Indianapolis. They have their very own wine club for people who often frequent their favorite Wine Styles location. Membership to the taste club is $34.99 per month and the learn club is $49.99 per month. Each month, two specially selected bottles of wine will be given to each members and they will also be invited to the Wine Style clubhouse for wine tastings and events. Wine Styles is located in the Indianapolis suburb of Carmel.
WineStyles - Carmel #279
1950 E. Greyhound Pass
Carmel, IN 46033
317-844-9463
winestylesstore.com/club
Chateau Thomas Winery Wine Club
The Chateau Thomas Winery was created in the 1970s by Dr. Charles Thomas, who wanted to expand his wine-making hobby into a full-blown operation. Joining the Wine Club at Chateau Thomas Winery, located in the Indianapolis suburb of Plainfield comes with many benefits such as a 20 percent discount on case sales, an invitation to the annual VIP reception and special offers on limited release, premium, and library wines.
Chateau Thomas Winery
6291 Cambridge Way
Plainfield, IN 46168
chateauthomas.com/club
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