American Wine Society
The American Wine Society was organized in 1967 as a non-profit, educational, consumer-oriented organization for those interested in learning more AbOUT all aspects of wine. On October 7, 1967, a group of some two hundred wine enthusiasts gathered at Dr. Konstantin Frank’s vineyard on Keuka Lake near Hammondsport, NY for the AWS’ initial meeting.
Through a system of a board of directors, an executive director, regional vice presidents, and chapter chairman, the Society has grown into a nation-wide organization of amateur grape growers, winemakers, and wine appreciators interested in learning more about the history, production, appreciation, and use of wines. The Society has also attracted wine educators and professionals in wine related sciences, as well as the wine trade itself, extending the Society to a much broader membership base than most other wine clubs.
The society also publishes unique special bulletins and manuals for grape growers, winemakers, and wine appreciators. All members receive all AWS publications without additional charge.