Our Story
Wine Is Better Together
Invine began with a simple belief: the best bottles are the ones shared with people who care about what's in the glass.
600+
Active Members
4
Years Running
80+
Events Hosted
12
Vineyard Partners
Why We Exist
A Community Built Around the Vine
Invine Wine Social was founded in 2019 by a small group of wine lovers who were tired of drinking alone. Not literally — but in the sense that the most meaningful wine experiences they'd ever had were always communal: a long table at a vineyard, a cellar tasting with a winemaker who couldn't stop smiling, a dinner party where the last bottle was opened at midnight.
We built Invine to make those moments more frequent and more accessible. Not a wine club that ships boxes to your door — a living community that gathers, explores, and grows together. Every event, every tasting note, every member conversation is part of that mission.
Curiosity Over Snobbery
We believe the best question at any tasting is "what do you think?" — not "do you know the vintage?"
Community First
Every decision we make — from event formats to membership pricing — starts with what's best for the people in the room.
Quality Without Pretense
We take the wine seriously. We don't take ourselves seriously. There's a difference, and it matters.
Access for All Palates
Whether you're a seasoned collector or just starting to explore, there's a place for you at our table.
Ricardo Monegro
Founder & Head of Community
The Founder
Ricardo Monegro
Ricardo spent a decade working in fine dining before he realized the part he loved most wasn't the food — it was watching strangers become friends over a shared bottle. He decided to go beyond the restaurant world and build Invine Wine Social from the ground up.
Today he leads every member event personally and still writes the monthly tasting notes himself. He believes wine is a language, and Invine is the conversation.
From Our Members
What the Community Says
I've been a member for two years and the Reserve tier has completely changed how I think about wine. The sommelier sessions alone are worth every penny.
Marcus T.
Reserve Member, 2 years
I joined as a total beginner. Nobody made me feel out of place. Now I host my own tastings for friends using everything I've learned through Invine.
Priya S.
Enthusiast Member, 1 year
The vineyard dinner last fall was one of the best evenings of my life. I've made real friends through this community — that's not something I expected.
James & Claire R.
Cellar Members, 3 years
Elena's tasting notes are genuinely the best wine writing I read each month. Thoughtful, funny, and always makes me want to open something new.
Diane K.
Reserve Member, 18 months
Come Find Your Table
Every great wine community starts with one person deciding to show up. We'd love for that person to be you.