About us

We are a group of amateur wine makers who enjoy the challenge of making various home made wines,

Taunton Winemakers Circle meet on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm - 10pm

Our Meeting Place (unless otherwise stated):-

Ruishton Village Hall, (Side Room) Cheats Road, Ruishton, Somerset,TA3 5JD,

We are a group of people who like making wine from garden produce and the hedgerows.

Come and listen to Interesting talks and see demonstrations on wine making.

During the year we also arrange various outings

We organise wine competions in conjunction with the Taunton Flower Show

We are affiliated to Somerset Association of Winemakers and South Weston Countries Federation

If you are a like minded person and enjoys making wine, why not come and join us and share your knowledge

The Objectives of the Circle, as stated in the Circle's constitution, are

a: To keep alive the country tradition of amateur wine making

b. To assist beginners in the craft.

c. To discuss methods and exchange ideas for the mutual improvement of home made wines, liqueurs etc

d. To promote a social environment for members to enjoy all aspects of wine

If you wish to start making wine, or would like to get more information of the circle please contact the secretary,

For details on our meetings or membership please email   tauntonwinemakerscircle@yahoo.com 

Committee Members ar as follows (2024)

 President                  n/a

Chairman          Mr.  Mike Hooper     

Vice Chairman     Mr.  Ian Wright

Treasurer Mr. Ian Coleby

Membership Secretary Mr. Ian Coleby 

Minute Secretary Mr. Ian Wright

Competition Secretary       Mr.Paul Clark

Media Manager  Mr. Steve Fitzjohn            

Committee members

Mrs. Sarch Hose

Mr Adam Locke

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**Special note: April 2024**

Our thanks go out to Pam Martin, our long standing Treasurer and President who has now retired from these positions after 39 years enjoyable service with our club.