Opimian Society

[3][4] The name “Opimian” derives from the Roman consul, Lucius Opimius, who discovered the famous 121 BC vintage and gave it only to discriminating wine connoisseurs.

The volunteers organize local tastings and create a “social dimension to membership.”[5] Opimian's mandate is to provide wine education.

Spain's Freixenet, Australia's Rosemount Estate and Scotland's The Macallan all started out as Opimian selections before becoming mainstays in the Canadian market.

Opimian is a quietly influential national wine-buying club that has aided in sophisticating the adult-drink trade in Canada.

[7] This is marketed as an educational guide that will provide members with information on wine regions, grapes, vineyards and winemakers; the vehicle for their tasting notes, food pairing tips and cellaring advice.