The AWAS held its first tasting in 1983 making the 2003 season its 20th anniversary. The Society boasts over 200 members who regularly attend tastings organized from September to June. A tasting or wine dinner is held each month and the club also helps to organize the annual January Australia Day Wine Fair. Annual fees are $45.00 per year and that gives members priority seating at monthly tastings especially at regular sellouts such as the Wine & Cheese, or the season-ending Barbie. The Society currently cellars over 800 wines and uses membership fees to replenish wines tasted throughout the year. For more info link to www.awasvancouver.com.