OCWS
A total of 167 members and guests attended the July 9th Gold Medal Mini-Tasting at nine host sites. The evening began with 4 Star Gold Korbel Blanc de Noirs. The blind tasting followed with seven flights of two wines each that included 3 Four Star Golds and 11 Gold medal winners. The superb selection of […]
Since the Wine Society’s inception 40 years ago, and the development of the Scholarship Program, the Orange County Wine Society has raised and donated $549,007 in scholarships to students studying enology (winemaking), viticulture (grape growing), wine appreciation, and culinary arts at several colleges throughout California.Colleges have included Allan Hancock College, California Polytechnic University Pomona, California […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Orange County Wine Society is continuing to seek members to volunteer as ambassadors to new members. It does not take a great deal of time. You will be given one or two names each month and your job will be to call the newest members and welcome them to the Wine Society, talk to […]
On Sunday, April 17, 38 new members attended a New Member Mixer. After an hour of socializing and enjoying wine and light snacks including garlic shrimp ceviche, marinated Ahi tuna, olive tempanada and a variety of cheeses, board members and event chairs explained the many activities of OCWS. We would like to give a special […]
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 […]