You've always meant to start that wine tasting group, right? It's just about the last New Year's Resolution that we haven't broken. Well, now's the time.

Introducing Third Thirsty Thursday. The concept is the spawn of the Interweb's wine darling Gary Vaynerchuk. "When you and the rest of your crew each bring a bottle, it's the best way to get started with wine," he said.

Your first opportunity is next week Thursday, March 20. Continue it every month and you've got a simple hook to get that tasting group going! Our first party's theme is, "Wines to make new friends by."

Don't like wine? No problem! How about a beer tasting group? Hard cider? Vodka? Or maybe even a tea tasting for those who roll that way. It doesn't matter - just grab a bunch of friends, pop something open and enjoy the drinks and each other's company!

If you decide to organize your own Third Thirsty Thursday event, mention it in the comments below.

Post contributed by Dale Cruse. Cruse is a website developer who is helping to change the wine world. He likes to eat, he likes to drink, and he likes to write about both at Drinks Are on Me.