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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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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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President’s Message
By Fred Heinecke The 50th annual Orange County Fair Commercial Wine Competition is fast approaching. This marquee event is put on by us, the Orange County Wine Society. The judging
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South American reds clearly dominate
The results from the Jan. 31 Mini Tasting are in, and it was a dominant night for South American reds. The competition was fierce among the 10 featured wines, but Domaine
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CHEF OF THE EVENING New Zealand Potato Bake (A.K.A. Scalloped Potatoes)
Cherryl Baker 2 garlic cloves, halved 2 Tbsp butter 4-5 medium to large russet potatoes, peeled & sliced into ¼ inch slices 12 oz cheddar cheese, shredded (including 6 oz
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Sign-Up Planning for The Courtyard
March is here and we are getting ready for the series of sign-ups for The Courtyard. Volunteering to help is an exciting opportunity to meet members, learn about different wines
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RBS Certification: 1 month closer
Before we know it, the OC Fair will be upon us again. The largest OCWS fundraising effort of the year will be taking place for a total of 23 days,
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Do You Want to be a Wine Judge?
The 50th annual OC Fair Home Wine Competition will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at the OC Fair and Event Center. We need close to 100 volunteers to
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How Sweet It Is
Maybe I am showing my age. No, I am definitely showing my age by using Jackie Gleason’s famous line as the title of a Wine Wisdom about mead. Mead, the
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