Author: Wendy Taylor

Categories
Scholarship Thank You Letters

Scholarship Fund Thank You Note

I wish to extend my greatest appreciation for your generous gift in support of my education as a Masters student at the UC Davis Department of Viticulture and Enology. It has given me the opportunity to attend one of the best schools and departments in the nation. I intend to work diligently to excel academically and become a contributing member of the viticulture and winemaking community. Through my research in grape pathogens, I will strive to further the understanding of the problems faced by grape growers and work towards solutions that will benefit growers, winemakers, and consumers. Thank you again for your generous contribution on my behalf.

Best Regards, Jerry L.

Categories
Members Corner

Featured Member: Jim Burk

Jim Burk has been a long time member of the Orange County Wine Society. You can often find him behind the camera at Wine Society events, encouraging members to smile and pose for the camera. Jim’s pictures are made available on the OCWS website for all members to view. Jim’s fascination with photography began when […]

This article is only available to members. Please LOGIN HERE to access this article.
Categories
Mini Tastings

February Mini-Tasting Results: Rhone Wines

A total of 71 members and guests attended the February Mini-Tasting at four host sites. The blind tasting consisted of five flights of two wines each. The following Rhone wines were tasted as either a single varietal or as white or red blends – Counoise, Grenache, Marsanne, Mourvedre, Rousanne, Syrah, Tannat, and Viognier. The top three […]

This article is only available to members. Please LOGIN HERE to access this article.
Categories
Members Corner

Call for New Member Ambassadors

Celebration Champagne Looking Down Friends Concept

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 his or her first Wine Society event. What if that new member knew at least one or two other people in the room? Does that […]

This article is only available to members. Please LOGIN HERE to access this article.
Categories
Scholarship Thank You Letters

Scholarship Recipient Thank you

I am writing to express my sincere gratitude to you for making the Orange County Wine Society Scholarship possible. I was thrilled to learn of my selection for this honor and I am deeply appreciative of your support. I am currently majoring in Wine and Viticulture with hopes of becoming a valuable member of the wine industry after my graduation this upcoming spring. The financial assistance you provided will be of great help to me in paying my educational expenses, and it will allow me to concentrate more of my time to my studies. Thank you again for your generosity and support. I promise I will work very hard and eventually give something back to others, possibly a scholarship to future students like myself.

– Lindsey H.