About The Opimian Club
Connect with The Fascinating World of Wine
Every wine has a story to tell–about the people that make it, where it comes from and how it tastes. By becoming an Opimian member, you discover wines exclusive to the Club. You won’t find these wines anywhere else in Canada.
Opimian was founded in 1973 by John Sambrook, Ken Christie MW, and a small group of friends wanting to share and enjoy quality wines. Opimian is a non-profit wine club, gathering together more than 10,000 wine lovers from across the country.
HOW OUR MEMBERSHIP WORKS
For only $89* per year, join the Opimian member community, winemakers, and our Masters of Wine (MW).
1. OUR MASTERS OF WINE MW APPROVE THE WINES
Our Masters of Wine (MW), taste sample hundreds of wines and only select those with distinct personalities and value.
2. BROWSE & BUY
Discover 500+ delicious wines from over 100 producers, 13 countries, and 120 wine regions. Each wine is carefully selected by our Masters of Wine MW that suits every palate and budgets.
When you become a Member, we mail you our Cellar Magazine (or you can download the PDF on our website) (*link to the current Cellar page). Read about our independent winemakers, their wines, and their origins.
Each wine has detailed tasting notes, including a food pairing suggestion! It’s a good way to enhance your wine knowledge, discover new grape varieties, and learn about wine regions. Be inspired by other members’ stories, their trips, and recipes for pairing with Opimian wines.
3. ORDER
- Members have five (5) weeks to order from each Cellar Offering (10 Cellar Offerings per year).
- Bottles are sold by cases of various sizes with special mixed cases sometimes available from certain producers. If you’re looking to be surprised with a carefully selected mixed case, sign up for one of our subscription cases.
- Once the Cellar closes, the wines are no longer available.
- There is no minimum purchase.
3. PREPPING TIME
At the time of your order, the wines are still at the wineries. Orders are placed directly with our independent winemakers, who carefully bottle your wines and prepare your cases.
We work with talented and passionate winemakers. Some are family-run, some have smaller vineyards, but they all produce the finest wines for members to enjoy.
4. GOOD THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO WAIT
Relax and “wine-ticipate” while your wines are shipped via each provincial liquor board or partner across Canada. Shipping periods typically range from 4 to 6 months. See the 2024 season calendar.
5. START SIPPING
Receive your Opimian wines. Uncork and enjoy!