The Objects of the Society, which was formed in 1991, shall be to educate the members in the tasting and study of wine

There is a friendly atmosphere, age range 21 to 80 (although probably average is 50), beginners and those who like to try wines but don’t know a lot about them, through to IWC judges and Diploma holders, about 50-50 male/female. Tastings are given by educators, members, merchants, wine makers etc.

We have an annual Easter trip to vineyard region (usually French), organised by the society with attendance of about 25-30 people each year.

Dulwich Wine Society speakers available

A number of Dulwich Wine Society members are experienced speakers who are available to lead tastings for other wine societies etc.

Greville Havenhand

Greville is a former BBC journalist and now writes on wines for dulwichonview.org.uk He specialises in South West France, Burgundy , Alsace , wines from unexpected places, and biodynamic wines.   He has given talks to Central London Wine Society, NEWTS, East Grinstead Wine Society,  Deal Wine Society, Canterbury Wine Society and The Dulwich Society.

John Townley

Having completed his WSET Diploma, John obviously liked the place so much, he decided to stay on and is now the Quality Assurance manager at the Wine and Spirit Education Trust. John has recently given talks on the wines of Tasmania and Macon for various local groups, as well as an introduction to wine tasting for the National Black Women's Network.

Pat Wainwright

Pat Wainwright has been a keen taster since her first attendance at a wine appreciation evening class in 1984. Since abandoning a career in IT (too boring) she has gained the WSET Diploma in wines and spirits and spent even more time tasting and passing on the interest to others. She has presented tastings to DWS , other societies, and groups of colleagues in IT. Special interests: New World and Old World (except Italy !)