Member Guidelines & FAQs

Membership

Who can join the SNOOTI Society?

Membership is by invitation only. We are capped at 50 members in Austin to maintain intimacy and access. Once full, a waitlist opens.

When is membership due?

The annual membership fee of $5,000 is due each January or upon signing. Payment is made upfront.

Is the membership individual or shared?

Membership is per individual. Members may share their event tickets with a partner, colleague, or friend, but all benefits, advisory access, and renewal rights belong to the named member.

How many members are in the Society?

Membership is limited to 50 per city. The Founding Cohort is capped at 10 and includes additional perks.

Events

What’s included in my membership?

10 Flexible Event Tickets per year.

4 Signature Wine Dinners: immersive, chef-paired evenings with rare bottles, live music, and sommelier-led storytelling.

6–8 Pop-Up Tastings: intimate, design-forward flights, winemaker features, and seasonal surprises.

Concierge Wine Advisory: year-round procurement, pairing, and gifting support.

Personal Onboarding & Wine Profile: a one-time cellar review and dossier to guide your wine journey.

Founding Member Perk (10 only): a private sommelier-hosted tasting for up to 8 guests.

Where are events hosted?

All events take place in Austin, within 15–20 minutes of downtown. Venues are chosen for ambiance, design, and the elevated guest experience.

How do tickets work?

  • 10 tickets are included with each membership.

  • 2 tickets are applied per Signature Dinner (4 dinners = 8 tickets).

  • Members may bring up to 4 total guests at a Signature Dinner.

  • Remaining tickets may be used for pop-ups or gifted.

  • Tickets must be used within the calendar year; no rollover.

What happens if I can’t attend?

Tickets may be reassigned with 72 hours’ notice. No-shows result in forfeited tickets and a $100 fee for Signature Dinners.

Policies

Refunds & Transfers

Memberships are non-refundable. Tickets may be gifted or reassigned with notice.

Booking Windows

  • Signature Dinners: RSVP opens 60 days prior.

  • Pop-Ups: RSVP opens 30 days prior.

Concierge Scope

Our sommeliers provide advisory support, allocation guidance, and pairing recommendations. Procurement and shipping costs are billed at cost.

Wine

Are the wines available to purchase?

SNOOTI does not sell wine directly. From time to time, members may receive access or recommendations on how to purchase featured bottles through our partners, subject to availability.