The object of the Society of Medical Friends of Wine is to stimulate scientific research on wine, develop an understanding of its beneficial effects, and encourage an appreciation of the conviviality and good fellowship that are a part of the relaxed and deliberate manner of living that follows its proper use.

Dr. Ian Leverton, incoming President, presenting gift of wine glasses to Dr. Howard Maccabee, outgoing President at the 69th. Annual dinner.

Membership in The Society of Medical Friends of Wine is open to:

• Physicians
• Dentists
• Certified Nurse Midwives
• Certified Nurse Anesthetists
• Medical Ph.D.'s
• Nurse Practitioners
• Psychologists
• Physician Assistants

The Society is a nonprofit, educational organization that is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, which is where most of its members live and almost all of its activities take place.  We have no chapters or affiliate organizations in other cities.

Membership activities include four educational dinners a year, a Vintage Tour of a selected wine region, a biennial wine tasting, and occasional trips to wine regions of the world. Speakers at the dinners present material concerning current medical research on the topic of wine and health. A Research Award is given periodically in recognition of significant research in the field of wine and health.

The Society welcomes new members.  Please read our membership page to learn how to apply.