For those interested in broadening their wine knowledge:
Or, for those just interested in trying something different:

A New
Sterling Wine Club

The world of wine has changed dramatically in the past six years. New wineries have emerged in newly developed regions; old grape varietals are now the hot new taste, and a new generation of winemakers and wine consumers have appeared. Moreover ....... increases in wine prices has made it increasingly difficult to offer our members three wines that are both unique and fall within our previous membership monthy charge. We felt that our members deserved better. Moreover, after six years, nearly 800 different wines, and 72 newsletters, the Sterling Wine Club had not changed. That is until now.…..

Thus, beginning in Early Summer 2005, The Sterling Wine Club offers its members for a flat fee of $50 per month ($62.50 if you wished the bottles shipped each month):

· Two outstanding wines, unique to the Club, the value of which exceeds $50 on the retail shelf.
· A newsletter offering insights on the wines offered that month and the wine industry.
· A 12% discount on every single bottle purchased at Sterling Cellars.
· A 20% discount beginning at 12 bottles rather than 24 bottles.
· E-mail reminders each month, and occasionally a special offer via email just for Club Members.
· Winemaker dinners and special tastings throughout the year.

If you have been previously been a member of The Sterling Wine Club, or you are simply interested in expanding your wine experience please consider joining us in this new program. Simply email Sterling Cellars and provide contact information.

Previous Wine Club
Backpage Columns

A new feature - links to many of the columns offered through the years of the Sterling Wine Club Newsletter.

Why Riedel?, August 2000

The New and Scariest Threat, October 2000

B.R. Cohn, January 2001

Lolonis, February 2001

The Foppiano’s of California, March 2001

Martini and Prati, April 2001

The New California Gold Rush, May 2001

Two Wineries, Two Hemispheres, July 2001

Slovenia, September 2001

Something about Batic, October 2001

Ric Forman, December 2001

The Wines of Ohio, January 2002

Trentino-Alto Adige, May 2002

An Overnight Success?. July 2002

L’Aventure, August 2002

Santa Barbara Wines, September 2002

Grapes, Weather, Vintage and Palate – at the mercy of the Elements, October 2002

The Real Trick Might Be The Chemistry, November 2002

Some Thoughts on Ravenswood, December 2002

Sustainable Grapes? Sustainable Land, May 2003

Andrea Immer and “Great Tastes Made Simple”, June 2003

Russian River Valley and Rochioli, July 2003

Cult or Garage or just plain too expensive, September 2003

Historic Locations – Modern Wines, October 2003

How About Oak Alternatives? January 2004

The Flaw in the Italian Labeling System, March 2004

So You Want To Bring Your Own Wine! May 2004

A Different Kind of Sparkle, July 2004

What Is On That Label? August 2004

A Sign of Change, November 2004

What Do We Drink? January 2005

Globalized and SuperSized, February 2005

Wine Competition, March 2005