Charles J. Saunders opened the Wine Society store on Amherst Street in 1991. The shop is associated with Les Chevalier Du Grand U, a wine society consisting of more than 8,000 members. The shop's owner and staff taste all of the wine and beer they sell, and are very educated and knowledgeable in helping and suggesting the right wine for customers. The shop also has specialty cheeses, beer and wine gift baskets. In addition, it offers in-store tastings.