Helpful Links
Select is your local resource for all things wines and spirits. Please use the links provided below to learn more about the industry and answer your wine and spirit questions.
Academy of Wine Communications
Winery and public relations specialists dedicated to wine journalism in the US.
All America Wineries
An index and links to over 1,800 wineries in the USA.
Amador Wine Growers
Dedicated to the wine growers of Amador County, California.
American Institute of Wine & Food
A non-profit organization dedicated to the enjoyment of food and wine.
American Society for Enology and Viticulture
Dedicated to the exchange of information and the support of research and education.
American Sommelier Association
A national community of wine professionals and enthusiasts.
American Vineyard Foundation
Raising funds for research in viticulture and enology.
American Vintners Association
The only winery trade association with a national membership.
American Wine Society
A national non-profit Consumer Organization that promotes appreciation of wine through education.
Associations Viticoles de la Côte d’Or (AVCO)
The official site of the wine growers of the “golden slope” of Burgundy.
The Barossa
The official site for the Barossa Wine & Tourism Association.
Bordeaux
Everything related to Bordeaux wines and visiting the Bordeaux region.
Calistoga Visitors
Hot springs, cool wines, warm welcome. A directory of resources for the Calistoga area.
Chilevinos
Comprehensive information on the wines of Chile (Spanish only).
Carneros Quality Alliance
An organization devoted to promoting and enhancing wines from Carneros.
Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin
An organization dedicated to making Burgundy – both the region and its wine – more widely known.
Connoisseurs’ Guide to California Wine
The authoritative voice of the California wine consumer.
Conseil Interprofessionnel des Vins d’Alsace
The official home page of the vineyards and wines of Alsace.
Copia
The American Center for Wine, Food & the Arts, located in NAPA Valley.
El Dorado Winery Association
Dedicated to El Dorado County, California and it winery industry.
Centro de Enologia y Viticultura
Comprehensive information on the wines of Spain (Spanish only).
Family Winemakers of California
An association of California table wine producers.
Federation of Wine and Food Societies of Australia
Dedicated to promoting an appreciation of wine, food and culinary art.
German Wine Information Bureau USA
Official site of the German Wine Information Bureau.
German Wine Society
Dedicated to improving knowledge of German wines.
Greek Wine Makers
Information about the current state of Greek winemaking.
Hospices de Beaune Wine Auction
Since 1859 this auction has raised money for the hospitals of Beaune, the capital of Burgundy wine production.
Inter Rhone
The official web site for the wines of the Cotes du Rhone and the Rhone Valley.
Lodi Wine and Visitor Center
Dedicated to Lodi County, California and its wine country.
Long Island Wine Country
The official web site for the Long Island Wine Council.
Mendocino Winegrowers Alliance
The official site for Mendocino County, California wines.
The Meritage Association
American wines blended in the Bordeaux tradition.
Napa Chamber of Commerce
A directory of resources for the Napa Valley.
Napa Valley Grape Growers
The official web site for the premium wine producers of Napa Valley.
Napa Valley Vintners Association
The trade association for 195 Napa Valley wineries.
National Wine and Grape Industry Center
From the Charles Sturt University, Australia’s leading wine and food science school.
Oklahoma ABLE Commission
The mission of the ABLE Commission is to protect the public welfare and interest in the enforcement of the laws pertaining to alcoholic beverages, charity games and youth access to tobacco.
Oregon Wines
An online guide to Oregon wines, wineries and wine events.
Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce
A directory of resources for the Paso Robles area.
Paso Robles Wine Country
The official site for the Paso Robles Vintners and Growers Association.
Professional Friends of Wine
A group of wine lovers, each a grape grower, merchant, or restaurateur.
The Rhone Rangers
An organization dedicated to wines from Rhone grape varieties grown in the US.
Robert Parker Online
The independent consumer’s guide to fine wines.
Russian River Wine Road
An association of wineries and lodgings in Northwest Sonoma County.
San Antonio Valley Vintners and Growers Association
Southern Monterey County’s San Antonio Valley.
SAPROS
The Botrytis wine club.
The 60 Second Italian Wine Course
An overview of all you need to know about Italian wines.
Society of Wine Educators
A professional development organization dedicated to wine education.
The Sommelier Society of America
The oldest wine teaching organization in the United States.
Sonoma County Wine Library
5,000 books on wine and related subjects.
Sonoma County Wineries Association
Dedicated to Sonoma County and its wine growing heritage.
Sonoma Valley Chamber of Commerce
A directory of resources for the Sonoma Valley.
Sydney International Wine Competition
International competition that judges wines alongside complementary food.
Tom Stevenson’s Champagne & Sparking Wine Guide 2003
228 page book available for free download (in Acrobat format).
UC Davis Department of Viticulture
They grant a BS, MS or PhD in viticulture and enology, or related disciplines.
United States Sommelier Association
Dedicated to the promotion and teaching of wine culture to wine professionals and wine lovers.
University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
The origins and ancient history of wine.
Uruguayan Wine Guide
A site designed to stimulate interest in Uruguayan wine.
VinoNet German Wines
Comprehensive coverage of German wines and many top wineries.
Virtual Corkscrew Museum
A virtual cornucopia of information about corkscrews.
Washington Wine Commission
The official site of the wine growers the State of Washington.
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
The “leading provider” of vocational training for the Wine & Spirit trade in the UK and around the world.
Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America
The national trade association of the wine and spirits wholesalers of the US.
The Wine Institute
The public policy advocacy association of California wineries.
Wine Log Drink Calculator
Calculate how many drinks you need for a party by number of guests.
Wine MBA
A degree program to help wine managers successfully anticipate change.
Wine Answers
A service to consumers provided by Wine Market Council, a non-profit organization representing the U.S. wine trade.
Wines from Austria
The Austrian Wine Marketing Board.
Wine Racks Now
Wine racks and accessories for retailers.
Wines from Spain
The Spanish Institute for Foreign Trade.
Wine Spectator
A comprehensive wine online resource and publication.
Wines of Oregon
The official site of the Oregon Wine Advisory Board.
Wines of South Africa
The official site of the South African wine industry.
Yamhill County Wineries
Dedicated to Yamhill County and its wineries.
Zinfandel Advocates
Advocates and producers of Zinfandel.