San Francisco management consultant Julius Schillinger first connected with his friends on the Wine Spectator Online bulletin boards. By the time we finally got together, it was great to turn all the bits and bytes into flesh and blood. Stores and tasting organizations host their own events. Get on their mailing lists. It's a safe bet that you'll meet like-minded people who'd love to start a group.
Organization is the key.
Pick a day and stick with the schedule. The basic idea is that by pooling resources, a group can taste more wines of higher quality than an individual could taste alone. Plus, group members can exchange ideas and broaden their perspectives through discussion. Or, join the conversation in our Tasting Groups discussion in WS Forums. You can't organize a tasting until the budget is set.