Joining The Circle

Membership Applications Most Welcome

The Circle warmly welcomes new members who are interested in any or all aspects of wine labels. No prior knowledge is required; indeed membership is a way of learning more about labels and having contact with others with the same interests. Many members have their own collections of labels, some with only one or two labels, some with more extensive displays; but some members do not collect but are interested in matters relating to labels.

Membership is also a way of learning more about a label or labels you possess. Possible questions include: What is the material from which the label is made? When was it made and where? If it is silver, did the maker produce other designs? What is the name on the label - PORT or SHERRY may be obvious but what if the name is CARCAVELLO, OLD TOM, MOUNTAIN or HARVEY? Among the Circle's members there will almost certainly be people who can answer such questions.

Membership costs £20 per annum plus an exchange fee for non-Sterling payments and entitles members to the two issues of the Journal each year, attendance at the two organised meetings (there is normally a charge for the Spring meeting, but not for the Autumn one) and private viewing of special collections. Equally important is the opportunity for friendly contact with other members.

How to Join

Please contact us if you would like further information about the Circle or would like to join. We will endeavour to answer your questions and will mail you a leaflet on the Circle and an application form.

So you are most welcome to contact the Circle by email