The USA Fencing 1896 Wine Club
USA Fencing Presents The 1896 Wine Club
For Members & Families aged 21 and over only
Raise a Blade — and a Glass
USA Fencing Launches the 1896 Wine Club
If you’ve toasted a well‑timed touch or celebrated a tournament medal with a nice Cab, this one’s for you. USA Fencing is introducing the 1896 Wine Club, a new way to “sip for sport” while backing the organization you love. The name nods to the first modern Olympic Games, which is also the year fencing took its place on the program for good. and the club’s mission pairs that legacy with exceptional bottles selected by seasoned experts.
With the help of Bonner Fine Wines, we are offering this exclusive wine club to our USA Fencing members. “Sip for sport” in our 1896 community and support our USAF athletes with meticulously crafted wines from around the world.
Membership is open to the fencing community and friends, age 21 and older. Please enjoy responsibly.
Every quarter, members receive six bottles (three different wines; two of each), curated for quality and balance. Shipments are planned for the first week of March, May, September and November, ready to be sipped piste-side.
Expect iconic varietals from premier regions — think Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux Blends, Willamette Valley Pinot Noir, or Piedmont Nebbiolo —- carefully chosen and rigorously reviewed by a team of wine industry professionals with over 100 years of combined experience. These wine experts will also include helpful tasting notes and custom paired recipes that will help you make the most out of these podium-worthy bottles.
Beyond the bottles, members unlock meaningful perks:
- Discounted reorders
- Invitations to winemaker dinners and tastings
- Concierge wine‑tour services
- Access to rare or library releases.
You’ll also find fencing‑flavored extras, from stories and pairing tips by Team USA fencers to the occasional blind‑tasting event with USA Fencing CEO Phil Andrews.
Each membership directly supports USA Fencing programs, helping strengthen clubs, coaches and athletes nationwide.The club's very premise, "sip for sport," is about enjoying responsible, quality wine while investing in the community that makes our sport special.
Both fencing and fine wine reward patience, precision, and passion. Every great fencer knows that timing, balance, and intent make the difference between a touch and a miss - and every great winemaker brings those same qualities to their craft. The 1896 Wine Club celebrates that shared artistry while supporting the programs that help our athletes and clubs thrive. We're grateful to Wine VIP for this partnership.
To celebrate the beginning of The 1896 Club, we are kicking things off with an exclusive launch offering of six bottles — two bottles of each — for the first 100 USA Fencing members to attack!
We thought it only fitting for our inaugural offer to highlight wines from the birthplace of modern fencing and home to many of the world’s most celebrated wine regions: France!
As the birthplace of modern fencing and a land of storied vineyards, France embraces finesse, balanace, patient skill, and of course, fine wine. Beginning with French wine lets us honor values shared with the sport we love, such as grace under pressure and respect for tradition. We invite members to enjoy both the perfect pour and the perfect parry while raising a glass to the heritage that connects us!
The Salute: Champagne Philippe Glavier – La Grâce d’Alphaël – Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs
The Advance: Gros Frère et Sœur 2022 Chemin des Moines de Vergey (Pinot Noir)
The Fleche: Château des Laurets Baron – Baron Edmond de Rothschild – 2018 Sélection Parcellaire – Puisseguin Saint-Émilion
GOUGÈRES
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See the recipe, opens in a new tabRAGOÛT DE BOEUF
See the recipe, opens in a new tabSMOKED SALMON TARTINE
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