why join us?
Whether you’re an occasional wine drinker, keen wine enthusiast or just embarking on your own journey of wine discovery, Yorkshire Sommeliers can introduce you to new (and old) wines from around the world with the confidence of knowing they’ve been picked by wine experts. All that as well as gaining valuable advice and food pairing tips to help you get the most from your wines.
Yorkshire Sommeliers hosts just under 500 members across nine local branches in an area that may well suit you. One of the best reasons to join Yorkshire Sommeliers is to become a part of a community. Just like a great tennis club or a golf club, the friendship and fellowship that you get from being involved in Yorkshire Sommeliers is often just as important as the wine itself.
Due to our varied programme across all branches, you will have access to all events whether that be a tasting event, a winery tour, access to suppliers’ private tastings or even interactive tastings from across the world.
Yorkshire Sommeliers is not just about stocking your cellar – although that’s a useful outcome – we are all about discovering and unfolding the mystery of wine in a simple, friendly and captivating way.
The Yorkshire Sommeliers
How to Become a Member
Our nine sections: Bingley Caistor Harrogate Hull Leeds Scarborough Sheffield Whitby York welcome new members, those with an interest in wine whether a complete beginner or passionate wine enthusiast. No prior knowledge is ever assumed as we all seek to develop our love of wine.
You are welcome to come along to a meeting as a guest to find out more about us and what we do. Just make an enquiry to the relevant section. All section events can be viewed in advance.
As a member you will select your “local” section and requests for information on that section and enquiries regarding membership should be directed to that section. As a member you can join in the tastings and events organised by your local section, other sections or Yorkshire Sommeliers as a whole.
Annual membership rates are £22 for an individual or £40 for a couple.
Application
Come along as a guest and if you like what you see you can become a member by downloading and completing the application form. Take your completed form to the next tasting and hand it to your section chair.