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 […]
A Walk Down Memory Lane
Compiled by the 50thAnniversary Committee Hank Bruce, Carolyn Christian, Linda Flemins & Jane Goodnight As we approach our 50th anniversary as an organization, the Orange County Wine Society has started […]
President’s Message Pairing Wine Education and Fun Since 1976!
by Carolyn Christian It has been a great honor to serve as president of the Orange County Wine Society this past year and I am very thankful to be re-elected […]
Logo Apparel for Sale at Upcoming Events
Merchandise will be available for sale at upcoming Orange County Wine Society events. Aprons and hats (four standard colors) are always available online as they are one size fits most. […]
Volunteer Recognition Reception
Last month, we recognized our top volunteers at the NEW Volunteer Recognition Reception. Our hope is to make this an annual tradition. Pre-COVID, we recognized our volunteers at the Annual […]
Chef of the Evening – Mediterranean Cod with Blistered Tomatoes and Basil
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. olive oil ¼ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 3 cloves of garlic, minced 1 pint cherry tomatoes, sliced in half ¼ cup vegetable broth (I used lemon […]
Scholarship Program – University of California Davis
Orange County Wine Society funds scholarships for eight California colleges and universities, including the University of California Davis. UC Davis has a dedicated Department of Viticulture and Enology that was […]
Wine Wisdom – Know Pinot?
September’s Varietal Hour was all about Pinots. Well almost. Of course, the French grapes; Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Pinot Meunier, as well as the Italian grape, Pinot Grigio, were […]
Corner Cellar
When Tom and Laureen Baldyga moved into their Cowan Heights home in 2011, they had a set of priorities: a house with a view, a three-car garage and a wine […]
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