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 …

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, soc …

Meet fellow Wine Enthusiasts near you! Come to a local Wine Meetup to taste new wines; and discuss great vintages and estates. This is a social group, not an educational group. The expectations of those who RSVP 'Yes' are to come and have a good time. Activities include and are not limited to: local wine tastings, food and wine pairing, group trips to vineyards in Temecula, Leona Valley, Ojai and Santa Barbara areas and just about any other social activity that includes wine and other alcoholic …

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 …

Welcome Foodies, Friendship Seekers, Wine Lovers,   Restauranteurs , Chefs, Cooks, Bakers, Candy Makers, Drink Masters & Dessert Lovers!  Calendar will include a host of meetups such as: Fine Dining, Casual Dining, Wine Tasting/Wine Pairings, Cooking Classes, Baking Classes, Dessert Nights, Cocktail Time  & More! …

We are an exciting group of Pilots, Aircraft Owners, Co-Pilots, Passengers of Private Airplanes, who love to fly to destinations near and far. We plan Over-The-Top experiences to destinations all over the world, and fly there, in Private Aircraft. Some of our trips include: Wine Country Adventures, African Flying Safaris, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling and Kayaking, Dude Ranches, Luxurious Resorts, and lots of Romantic Getaways!

If you like suds and/or grapes, this is a group you should join! We're exploring micro breweries, wine tasting haunts, house partys featuring both, and much more from Santa Monica to Newport Beach and the Inland Empire as well. EVERYONE is welcome to join in; we're looking for fun, energetic and nice people who rock! ... and live life a little on the edge. Not the razor's edge, but the cutting edge. WELCOME to our fun, eclectic group!

I would like to bring togther like-minded couples who enjoy the lost art cooking and entertaining in their homes for multiple course sit down dinners. We will explore food and wine prepared by members in a rotating system. Location of members to be in Beverly Hills or nearby West Los Angeles area. Meetups will be limited by each host. I will host the first meetup TBD.

  We are the largest foodie group in Southern California. Meet People Interested in Dining Out, cooking, baking or drinking in L.A.! Enjoy & share culinary talents with our 2,700+ fellow foodies, gourmets, wine lovers, chefs and home cooks. Discover new restaurants, visit Food Festivals, grab some cheap eats, check out the latest foodie trucks, farmers markets, wine tastings & meet new friends. Learn about dining discounts too. Let's broaden our horizons and get together for some the …

Happy Hours over 40 is a fun group for meeting people over the age of forty at local bars, lounges and restaurants. We enjoy wine, beer, cocktails, food, dining, and music together. Lets try some of our favorite nightclubs together. We can also visit some brand new clubs, check out new restaurants for dining. Maybe do a bar crawl. Everyone in the age range of 40, 50, 60 is welcomed to join us! So if you are over fourty and want to get out and make new friends while drinking your favorite wine, b …

… Our social events vary from dining, wine tasting, volunteering, outdoor adventures, FREE EVENTS and more! All of our trips are hosted and organized! Click on ad to plan your next domestic, or international getaway!   Have you always dreamed of traveling to Italy? Stop dreaming and TRAVEL to SICILY, or Puglia! Step back into time! Join us for unforgettable, enriching trip. Travel with us to CUBA this December! Amazingly Beautiful "April in Paris", 2013 & 4 Nights in Amsterdam Optional Ex …

W e started this group to get a break from the fast-paced and stressful L.A. lifestyle. Come join us and indulge in fine wines, cheeses and sumptuous desserts at unique and local gastro-bars and restaurants. If you are a connoisseur of domestic or imported wines and cheeses, great gelato, or just simply love gourmet food and meeting great people you are perfect match for this group!

… I welcome old & young, singles & couples, outgoing & shy, plus & minus sizes, cat & dog lovers, beer & wine lovers and last but not least, members of all the amazing and diverse races of woman here in So Cal. One of my fortes is coming up with creative and unusual ways to spend time. After all, it's so precious. I have tons of ideas for trips away, local explorations and outings, parties, games, interesting discussions, learning new things, beer, food and wine connoisseuring, finding new places …

This local wine tasting group is dedicated to blind-tasting high-end red wines at shared cost in an elegant and relaxed dinner setting, for everyone in Pasadena, Downtown LA and surroundings who likes wine, wants to learn more and wishes to meet like-minded friends and knowledgeable wine drinkers. Unlike other 'wine' groups, all events will be dedicated to an intense assessment of top wines at the lowest cost possible. Our group is for: Beginning wine drinkers, experienced wine connoisseurs and …

Wine & Food Travel (WAFT) celebrates local and sustainable artisans, growers and businesses. It's for people who enjoy eating, drinking and traveling. It's also a way to get a cultural culinary experience and take a break from the urban hustle and bustle of city life. We're not really foodies, but rather fresh food lovers. Meet farmers in the field and feel, touch and experience the luxury of simple and healthy living. Enjoy a breathtaking garden tour at your local farms and reconnect with your …

… If you don't know if you like IPA's or not, please visit IpaLovers.com and try a few of the IPA's listed there. Definitely try a few of the IPA's with high ratings, especially those with alcohol content above 7%. Most beer drinkers like Stone IPA which is at the low end for IPA's and the very mild end of bitterness. Thus, a taste for Stone IPA and other mild IPA's does not make for an IPA lover. You don't have to love all IPA's to be an IPA Lover, but you really need to have a strong preference …