Benefits of Membership

American Wine Society Benefits

We realize that there are a lot of free wine tastings available to you, and a lot of wine clubs as well. So why should you consider joining the American Wine Society? We think we have some pretty good reasons......

AWS is not a wine club or a wine tasting group.....we are a wine education society.....the largest consumer-based wine education organization in the U.S. AWS membership is for anyone who enjoys wine and wants to learn more about it in a fun, casual atmosphere with others who share your love of the grape.

AWS membership is your ticket to:

• Receiving two AWS publications, the AWS Wine Journal magazine and our newsletter, the AWS News
• Being part of an AWS Chapter so you can share your love of wine with others
• Being covered by the $1,000,000 liability insurance AWS provides to protect attendees at official Chapter events*
• Having Chapter wine tastings based on what you want to learn, not what the local retailer wants to sell
• Being able to attend the annual AWS National Conference
• Being eligible to enter the AWS Wine Judge Certification Program
• Being able to participate in the National Tasting Project
• Accessing the on-line educational materials AWS offers
• Discount offers from wineries,and other businesses