Advice regarding wine clubs

[wondersofwine]

I don't think a wine club is the best way to start. You usually are restricted to one winery's offerings and they may not be the style most appealing to you. (Simi has a wine club with Ravenswood and several other wineries but it would probably be on the expensive side.) I agree with the other suggestions about visiting wineries, using books to improve your knowledge and doing free tastings (or even occasional paid tastings) put on by wine retailers. If you can find like-minded friends, you can hold joint tastings accompanied by food. Everyone brings a bottle to share--can be on a theme such as Zinfandels or Pinot Noirs, or Rieslings, or open to all kinds of wine. Take note of those you like--the grape variety, winery, vintage, etc.