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Call for New Member Ambassadors
Imagine walking into a room of over 100 people and not knowing a single person. It sounds a little daunting! That is currently what happens when a new member attends
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Defying Expectation
Independent. Focused. Confident. Determined. These are all characteristics of the fictional character Clementine Carter, who was Doc Holiday’s one-time love interest in the iconic Western “My Darling Clementine.” Those same
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President’s Message
By Fred Heinecke There are big things going on for the 50th anniversary at The Courtyard. We are about three months away from the July 17opening day and I want
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The Courtyard Sign-ups Begin This Month
Ensure that your mailing address (OCWS website, My Profile) we have on file is correct to receive Courtyard information and fair credentials. A Responsible Beverage Server (RBS) Certification is required
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Winning Recipe: Carol Shelton Black Magic Cupcakes
INGREDIENTS 1 box Betty Crocker chocolatefudge cake mix1/4 cup water (warm to bloom chocolateand Zin)1/2 cup canola oil3 eggs (room temperature)3/4 cup Carol Shelton Black Magic LateHarvest ZinFrosting2 cups powdered
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So……. What’s the difference between Sauvignon Blanc and Fume Blanc?
Some say the name was changed from Sauvignon Blanc to Fume Blanc because Fume Blanc was an easier name to pronounce. Others say vintners simply used the name they thought
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Orange County Wine Society Newsletter Through the Years
The first Orange County Wine Society newsletter started with an April 1981 publication entitled Free Run. The inaugural issue (Volume 1, Number 1) stated the newsletter’s intention: ‘It is
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Photo Contest & Event Candids
Where Spring Meets the VineApril has arrived and spring is in full swing. The vines are waking up, patios are filling up, and wine always seems to taste better in
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Built for the Bottle
What’s it like for someone who is fortunate enough to blend his love of wine with an occupation of building custom wine cellars? Just ask Jason Scott who joined the
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