Celebrating 50 Years Next year will mark a very special milestone for the Wimborne Wine Society as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary. The Society has its roots in a small group of just 13 local wine enthusiasts who came together as a Wine Circle, sharing their knowledge, experience and enthusiasm for home winemaking. As tastes and times changed, home winemaking gradually became less popular and many traditional Wine Circles disappeared. Rather than follow that path, the group evolved. In 2003, the Wimborne Wine Society was born, with a new emphasis on discovering, tasting and learning about wines from around the world in a relaxed, friendly and informal atmosphere. Since then, the Society has gone from strength to strength and today is one of Dorset's most successful and well-supported wine societies. We continue to meet on the first Wednesday of each month, bringing members together to enjoy a fascinating variety of wines, presented by knowledgeable speakers, producers and fellow enthusiasts. While wine remains at the heart of the Society, friendship and good company have always been equally important to its success. To celebrate our 50th Anniversary, a number of special events and celebrations are being planned throughout the year, giving members the opportunity to commemorate our history, enjoy some memorable wines and, most importantly, celebrate the friendships and shared enjoyment that have sustained the Society over the years. It promises to be a very special anniversary year – celebrating our past, enjoying the present and raising a glass to the future of the Wimborne Wine Society.