The Tasters Guild — a nationwide
society of food and wine enthusiasts
We share a common interest through a wide
variety of educational and social activities. Our quest is to
educate consumers and spread the word of responsible wine and
food consumption — and we have fun doing it!
Established in 1987, TASTERS GUILD
consists of over 40 active chapters throughout the country that
bring together consumers, wine, food and the wine and food
service industries. The local chapters provide activity and
ongoing wine and food events for their members and guests. In
support of these local Chapters, there is an extensive network
of retail wine and specialty food shops, superior restaurants,
top-rated hotels, premium wineries, knowledgeable wholesalers
and top international importers to provide easy access to
quality wines and food often with special discounts for
members. A detailed listing of all the retail/trade affiliates,
and local chapters is distributed to the entire membership by
way of the Guild's Network Directory.
TASTERS GUILD conducts an Annual
International Wine Judging in the spring when hundreds of newly
released wines are judged by panels of experts. Toward the end
of summer we also coordinate our Annual Convention &
Consumer Wine Judging for members. The results of both events
are reported in the Guild's official publication, the TASTERS
GUILD JOURNAL, as well as other national periodicals.
TASTERS GUILD sponsors yearly travel
excursions for its members to all corners of the wine world.
Trips include annual Food and Wine Cruises, exclusive tours to
the finest wineries and food capitals of Europe, Australia and,
of course, the United States.
The best way to learn about wine and food
is to experience it through responsible consumption, and the
goal of TASTERS GUILD is to provide every possible opportunity
to encounter the best in wine and culinary delights!
TASTERS GUILD is not just for the
"connoisseur". It is intended to be a broad-based
organization able to benefit all levels of consumers, from
novice to professional, who have a genuine interest in learning
more about the responsible use of wine and food.
© 2008 Tasters Guild, Baltimore & Central Maryland Chapters