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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.
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- Crushin’ It
Meet an Orange County winemaker who crushes his own grapes onsite. For those who live in Orange County and the millions of tourists who visit each year, Laguna Beach is a world-class destination with pristine beaches, luxurious hotels and renowned restaurants. But as you traverse down the canyon on Highway… Read more: Crushin’ It - President’s Message
September 2024 By Carolyn Christian It is hard to believe that summer is officially coming to an end this month. As I close this year as president, I am reminded of what an amazing group of people we have in this organization. Whatever our backgrounds or beliefs, we all share… Read more: President’s Message - OCWS Logo Apparel for Sale at Upcoming Events
Merchandise will be available for sale at the upcoming Fall Social event in October, as well as the New Member Mixer. Aprons and hats (four standard colors) are always available online as they are one size fits most. But did you know the OCWS logo can be added to other… Read more: OCWS Logo Apparel for Sale at Upcoming Events - Chefs of the Evening
Pear Tart and Kumquat Cheesecake Pear Tart Ingredients INSTRUCTIONS —Recipe courtesy Mary Anne & Eberhard Neutz Kumquat Cheesecake Crust: 5 1/2 oz graham crackers 2 1/2 oz sugar 4 oz butter Cheesecake: 1 lb cream cheese 8 oz mascarpone 6 1/2 oz sugar 3 1/2 oz sour cream 4 eggs… Read more: Chefs of the Evening - Unusual Facts About Sparkling Wines/Champagne
Hopefully, for most of us the 2024 Orange County Fair (OC Fair) is now another fun memory in our minds – or is it a “bubbly” memory? A “bubbly” memory of explosions of OC Fair food tastes; wine pouring energetic co-workers; and fun, fair fantasies, I mean memories! The 2024… Read more: Unusual Facts About Sparkling Wines/Champagne - Spotlight on California State University, Fresno
By Damian J. Christian OCWS funds scholarships for eight California colleges and universities, including California State University, Fresno, which offers bachelor of science degrees in viticulture and enology. Fresno State has the largest commercial winery on a university campus in the United States with their on-campus estate vineyards, crush facility,… Read more: Spotlight on California State University, Fresno
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