🍷 Palo Alto Blind Wine Society
Taste. Learn. Guess. Repeat.

Welcome — we’re glad you found us.

PABWS is a small, education-driven wine community for people who want to truly understand wine — how it’s built, how it behaves, and how to recognize it without labels.

Many members are certification students or industry professionals, but curiosity matters far more than credentials.

Our events are for people interested in learning wine thoughtfully — not casual social drinking.

How We Meet
🧭 Mondays — Advanced CMS Study Track
Exam-focused blind tasting for serious students and experienced tasters.

✨ Sundays — Blind Tasting Workshop
A welcoming educational tasting designed to build palate and confidence in a more approachable format.

We taste six wines blind-ish, discuss them together, then reveal and vote for the group favorite.

Both tracks are intentionally small to protect the learning environment.
Our Culture
Curiosity over ego.
Learning over showing off.
Respect for everyone’s pace.
Spitting and thoughtful pacing are normal and encouraged.

Beyond Weekly Tastings
We also regularly gather for:
• Wine country road trips
• Winery visits and field studies
• Group dinners
• Museum outings
• BBQs and special events

What to Know
• RSVP + host confirmation required
• Monday guests bring one wrapped bottle matching theme (~$35+ guideline)
• Sunday tasting wines are purchased by the glass at Vin Vino
• Please update RSVPs early if plans change

If you’re new, Sunday is the best place to start.
If you’re experienced or studying seriously, you’re welcome at both.
We look forward to tasting with you.

Jason
Founder | Organizer, Palo Alto Blind Wine Society

Palo Alto Blind Wine Society

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