We've all been there...you drank Red Rose in college. Your palette then matured to White Zin by your first dinner meeting. Well, it's time to discover the sommelier inside you. We'll forgo the trip to Napa, but still enjoy a bit of wine education, and more importantly a ton of fun! From my work as a rep with a Napa winery, I will plan blind wine tastings, educational outings and help our wine community grow. You can still experience a traditional tasting room. I also throw my own monthly, the …

Seeking wine knowledgeable collectors to share great wines and even better conversation about other topics. If you feel that wine can open up the best in yourself, this may be the tasting group you have been looking for. It's not really about the wine. It's about sharing wine with people who contribute passion, intelligence, thoughtfulness, playfulness and personal accessibility. It's about life, with a lot of good wine added. Wine and food geeks welcome if properly socialized.  We start with wi …

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I am a wine enthusiast and have verbal diarea when it comes to wine. Would love to meet up with people who enjoy wine and socializing over wine. If you have an interest in wine and love socializing, then join in!

AWSLA is the Los Angeles chapter of the American Wine Society. The AWS was founded in 1967 as a non-profit, educational, consumer-oriented organization for those interested in learning more about all aspects of wine. AWSLA hosts at least one regular wine and food event every month. We'll be posting those, as well as many other wine related events that our members want to attend. These will include everything from high end tasting events, to informal BYO dinners, to afternoons at local wine bars. …

The Santa Monica Wine & Cheese meetup is a place to explore wines and cheeses of the world in friendly company and a low-key setting. Whether wine/cheese and education or wine and conversation, you'll learn something about wines and cheeses and leave having met some new friends.

Bonjour & Bienvenue! Let me share with you my Passion for Wine, Food... and People! My philosophy (or religion?) has always been "A glass of (good) wine a day keeps the doctor away".. and this works! Through this fantastic group (recently quoted in the LA times: http://press.meetup.com/.. see page bottom), you will enjoy wine classes, wine pairing events and wine dinners in selected gourmet restaurants... all in Los Angeles area! Sign up NOW (in seconds!) and come join us for really fun, social …

Open to all fellow Wine Enthusiasts, Lovers of Great food and Vineyard Adventures. Our goal is to enjoy all aspects of Wine.  From Wine Tasting, Wine Education, Wine Pairing, Cooking Classes with Wine, and any other enjoyment of the Grape we can think of.  We will be moving our Meetups to different locations to best sample different Wines, Food, and Ambiances. Everyone's welcome, from new bouquet-sniffers to educated connoisseurs.

GAY WINOS is a Gay mens WINE & FOOD TASTING & SOCIAL GROUP that was launched in April 2010 and hosts at least 3-4 wine or food related outings every month. Our group is for Gay men who would like to learn more about the local Southern California wine & food scene, network with other professionals and meet new friends. We visit local wine bars or restaurants and events throughout the greater L.A. area on weeknights or weekends and occasionally get together at members' homes. GAY WINOS also plans …

Do You Enjoy Exploring Yummy Wines, Great Food, New Conversations, and Fun People? Do you want to learn more about the magical grape juice and get happy doing it? You do not have to have extensive wine knowledge to be a "Wine Snob" just have an appreciation for the finer things in life! We ask that you play from the Heart and leave the business world and any negative energy behind for a few hours when you join us! We do wine tastings, house parties, dinners, social mingles, wine tours, and cool …

Whether you are a wine novice or a wine conesiour, this is a group for all women. Come join us and "Wine a little" or "Wine a lot", it doesn't matter just as long as you wine. You can be "Earthy", "Complex", "Lean", or "Balanced" come and enjoy meeting new friends, exploring new places and of course enjoying a great glass of wine. Attendance Policy : After 3 No Shows, membership may be cancelled. No Show is when you have RSVP'd Yes and do not attend the event. Abscences excused on per person ba …

We are a friendly, fun-loving couple that are incredibly passionate about good food and wine. We are looking for other couples who share this love so we can explore new restaurants together, have dinner parties, and conduct private wine tastings from our collections. Or maybe plan trips to wine country. How to tell if this is the right group for you: 1) You think nothing of driving across town to try out the latest restaurant opening. Even a weeknight is ok because you don't need a sitter and wh …

As Dionysis (God of the grape and harvest once said) "What better way to bring people together then over wine." OK, I just made that up and maybe he didn't say it but it's a great place to start. Wine is, after all, over thousands of years old. Almost every culture and tradition in the world has celebration and communion with wine. It's not only symbolic but it's good for you. (So says my doctor.) This group is for anyone who likes wine and wants to meet new people. You don't have to know anythi …

Women & Wine on Wednesdays (WWW) connects women by building new relationships and re-connecting old ones, through a unique facilitated forum - an ideal opportunity for women who are striving to balance their own needs with those of their families, jobs, community involvement, as well as maintain their own personal overall well-being. The evening hopes to fulfill an ongoing and critical need for women to be able to share resources and discover new opportunities as they transition through the many …

Wine/Food meetups for your Trojan Family and friends. This is not an official USC Alumni Group but intended to be for casual gatherings of Trojans to enjoy food, conversation, and wine. We'll move locations around the city and in between. Trojan Family and Friends are welcome. Fight On! ---------------------------------------- Please visit our sponsor - Underground Cellar - where you can discover the secrets of the most prestigious wineries and receive high-end wines at your door without paying …

We are winos & wana be winos with a semi serious poker problem who like to eat good food. We will be having poker games where we will taste good wines and eat good stuff. (Poker playing will be optional at our larger 70+ attendee potluck events where a large number/most of the party attendees willl be non players & sometimes there is a beginners table). We are fun, friendly, diverse group. If you want to socialize & play poker while drinking good wine & having some good eats you are in the r …

Our group's mission is to enjoy life with a fine glass of wine while cherishing our friends and making new ones! We'll explore some of our favorite venues for wine tasting and visit new places as well and also learn about wines.  We look forward to meeting all of you.  Cheers!

Welcome to the West Los Angeles Wine Enthusiasts Meetup Group. We are a wine tasting group who meets monthly. With between 2 and 6 new members joining for free everyday, we encourage you to come make new friends in a comfortable atmosphere. Our group is based in and around West L.A., as I am a native who wants to explore my roots and give back to local restaurants. There are some hidden gems on the calendar. We have a great calendar so be sure to check it out. I am a full-time realtor w …

Hello, Inspired by my best friend (Wendy's) meet-up group in NYC and her showing new/offbeat or classic independent/foreign films and discussing them with other film lovers where we instantly became friends I've decided to start a similar group here in Santa Monica! If you also enjoy trying new types of food and wine this group will focus on pot-luck "themed" meals also inspired by the films we select which I'll be picking based on your suggestions! This group is for young film, food & wine buff …

Singles and friends meeting out for great wine and events is just the beginning. Social networking and date shopping best starts in the comfort of at least some familiar faces. Meet some new people, check out a fun place and enjoying the night life as we bar hop and dance with music lovers and lounge crawlers. Check out the best of LA.  Be part of the world around you. Enjoy the life you should lead.  Smiles are free! We can be also be contacted by phone and text at (818) 254-WINE

Welcome to our group of women...by the way, we like men too. We are women with entrepreneurial spirits and are building a community of new thinkers . We are an ever growing and evolving group and we want you to be a part it. it's an evening where you can Relax, unwind, and take the time out of your busy day. Come out and meet people who are already doing great things, and people who want to do great things. One of the best things that a woman could do for her health is to nurture her relationshi …

Women United by the Passion to TRAVEL! - Are you faced with the dilemma of staying home because your friends either don't have the money, or time to travel with you and you're afraid to travel alone? No worries, Traveling Girlfriends has members that are just as excited to travel to the same destinations that you are interested in. Paris, France, French, Safari, Africa, Cuba, Jazz, Cuban Culture, Singles - Are you a teacher with time off and looking for a travel buddy? Travel with us during you …

This group was created to take advantage of one of the best keep secrets in Los Angeles for people who love live music, wine and quality conversations from a pool of diverse easy going intellectuals. It's every Friday night throughout the summer at the LACMA museum from 6-8pm. I created this group for people who aren't particularly into the bar scene and looking for an alternative entertainment choice to start the weekend after a long work week and still allows a great socially environment to me …

Only $10 gets you a glass (or more) of wine, cheese and crackers and a Saturday night that is uniquely creative. (No artistic talent required) This fun workshop is lead by Pamela Hayes, a Board Certified Art Therapist who has been working in this field for over twenty years. Saturday, April 20th, 6:00 to 7:30 PM Location: Good Life Academy, 18719 Calvert Street, Tarzana, CA 91335 Cost: $10 / person, $15 / couple

The enjoyment of wine can be a lifelong adventure. The best thing about it is sharing it with like-minded people. Nothing stuffy. Just some fun, relaxed events that let the wine shine and expand everyone’s knowledge of the wines of the world. This group is not for singles only, couples are welcome. Here’s what’s in store! Local wine tasting BYOB parties (e.g., Napa Cab night, Wines of Paso Robles, etc.) Food pairing parties Cooking classes, where we’ll match wine, sake or whatever is appropr …

This group gets together bi-weekly to enjoy GREAT PEOPLE and the finest in FINE DINING and WINE. The group is appropriately called "Grub & Grapes." While we want to experience the most interesting culinary delights, and savor the best of wines, we want to emphasize friendship and community over pretentiousness. In other words, everyone attending a dinner should bring a bottle of wine with the cost of which a function of their economic comfort. There are many great wines that aren't that expensiv …

Yarom hedonism. Entertainment for sure. Theory of free pleasure. Great wine, food and friends. No interlopers. Caution ---YOU MAY CONTRACT THE WINE FLUE ---WE ACCEPT NO RESPONSIBILITY. WINE GLASSING HAS KNOWN TO OCCUR AT TIMES. Our dinners are at upscale restaurants with an average bill of $75-200/pp. You must know personally at least 1 of the 3 organizers. You must bring a high end wine that is with the theme of the dinner.

You are invited to experience all the best in L.A. with us! Bring your appetite as we are taking you around the globe without ever leaving L.A., exploring world cuisine from hot dog to caviar, from Ramen noodles to 10-course Chinese dinner banquet; food stands, high-ranking restaurants to underground dining; Asian, European, South American, Ethiopian, Middle Eastern just name a few…with an exploration of a wide range of fine dining establishments to hot new foodie sites, as well those small dini …