About Us

The Orange County Wine Society, a non-profit organization that promotes the knowledge and appreciation of wines, is dedicated to raising funds for college scholarships for institutions throughout California. The volunteers of the organization, while enjoying social events, wine tastings and trips throughout the year, is best known for coordinating the OC Fair Commercial Wine Competition and running the wine courtyard at the fair each year. Within the OCWS lies an active home winemaking group which, along with their passion for making fine wines, runs the Homewine Competition which is also highlighted annually at the OC Fair.

The varied interests and social opportunities offered through the OCWS has something for everyone, from people just beginning to find enjoyment with wine in their lives and wanting to learn more to the well versed fine wine lover looking to share their passion with others of like mind.

Current News

Stellar Cellars – Beacon of Flights

Unlike a traditional lighthouse that warns ships they are close to the shore, the beacon at Mike Paz’s home in Yorba Linda serves a completely different purpose – it’s time […]

President’s Message

“Wine and friends are a great blend.” – Ernest Hemingway  As we roll into March, I am reminded how truly lucky we are as an organization, built on and by […]

Commercial Competition Volunteers

We are headed toward the 47th Commercial Competition this year and you should see the signups on our website in March, any day now. Boy this year has gone fast! […]

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RECIPE OF THE MONTH

Fall Off the Bone Babyback BBQ Ribs Ingredients Rack of Babyback ribs 1 Tbsp. olive oil Equal parts sea salt and ground pepper Sriracha BBQ sauce or one with a […]

RBS Certification

One Month Closer!   You must be RBS certified before signing up to volunteer AT the Courtyard. Here’s how:  Before we know it, the OC Fair will be upon us […]

Wine Wisdom

Do you like Montepulciano? Are you talking about geography or wine? If you are talking geography, the town of Montepulciano, located in the Tuscany region of Italy, makes beautiful Vino Nobile […]

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