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If you have any friends thinking about joining the Wine Society, invite them to join now! For applications received between July 15 and August 31, new members will receive a $15 coupon good through July 15, 2017 for any OCWS event (merchandise and membership renewal excluded). That’s $15 for a single membership and $30 for […]
It is that time again! Have you considered running for the Board of Directors? Do you enjoy organizing events, working with people and trying new ideas? Then a position as a Director of the OCWS might just be right for you. The beginning of a three-year term of the nine-members of the Board of Directors, […]
It seems to Sam and I, Barbara has always been a member of the Wine Society but really I am told it is only around 25 years. We first knew Barbara in the early days due to our mutual and continuing love of fine food. Barbara was a successful caterer when we first met her. […]
A long time member, Linda (Martin) Riley, passed away on June 4, 2016 after a courageous battle against Leukemia. Linda will be remembered as a lovely, classy lady who enjoyed wine tasting throughout all the wine producing regions of California. She also enjoyed participating in many of our OCWS events. Linda’s entire career was devoted […]
Limited time special OC Fair membership promotion: Apply for your membership between July 15 and August 31 and receive a $15 per person coupon (single one coupon – dual two coupons) that can be used anytime before July 15, 2017. Coupons can be used for any OCWS event except merchandise, and membership renewal. This offer […]
The Commercial Wine Competition is a long standing Wine Society event. The wines that are entered into the Competition are not only judged during the actual competition, but are also served to patrons at The Courtyard during the annual OC Fair. Patrons are able to taste the many award winning wines. The results of the […]
The Board of Directors regretfully announces that our Wine Press Editor-in-Chief, Michelle Philo, is stepping down. Michelle has served as our Editor for over four years. Her humor, expertise, and interaction will be truly missed. We thank her and wish her well in all her endeavors. As you know, our newsletter is the hub for […]
The 2016 Commercial Wine Competition was held June 4 and 5 at the Costa Mesa Hilton Hotel. Our 40th year celebration of this event was a great success and it was all due to the outstanding efforts of our many volunteers! Each year, the judges tell us how organized this event is and they look […]
A total of 90 members and guests attended the April Mini-Tasting at five host sites. The blind tasting consisted of five flights of two wines each. The following wines were tasted as either a single varietal or as Meritage blends – Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, and Petit Verdot. The top three favorite wines of […]
Dear Orange County Wine Society,
Thank you for making me a recipient of the Orange County wine Society Scholarship. I appreciate the generous support towards my educational goals.
I am currently enrolled in the culinary arts program at Orange Coast College, from which I am hoping to gain a degree in Advanced Baking and Pastry. Upon completing my degree, my dream is to work for any of the Disneyland and Disney affiliated restaurants.
By awarding me with this scholarship, I am able to continue funding my education. I made the decision to close my daycare center and embark on this journey. I have not been working since, and it is through your financial generosity that I am able to continue to pursue my dream. I hope that one day I can make a difference in the culinary field and give back to the college and community in any way that I can.
Sincerely, Martha K.