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SUMMARY:Gold Medal Mini Tasting 2026
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to announce one of the most anticipated events of the year: our upcoming Mini Tasting on Saturday\, August 29. This exclusive session will feature the cream of the crop from the 2026 OC Fair Commercial Wine Competition\, providing members with the unique opportunity to sample a curated selection of Double Gold and Gold Medal winners. As the largest competition of California-only wines in the world\, this lineup represents the pinnacle of winemaking excellence across the state\, from boutique labels to world-renowned estates. \nAttendees will embark on a guided sensory journey through various varietals that stood out during the recently held Commercial Competition. By focusing specifically on top-tier medalists\, this August event provides a “best-of-the-best” experience\, allowing you to discover the specific flavor profiles and craftsmanship that earned these wines their prestigious accolades. It is a fantastic way to sharpen your palate and find new favorites to enjoy at the OC Fair Wine Courtyard or to add to your personal cellar. \nAs with all our Mini Tastings\, these sessions will be hosted in the welcoming\, intimate setting of our members’ homes\, fostering great conversation and community. Space for the August 29 tasting is strictly limited to ensure a high-quality experience for all participants\, so we encourage you to secure your tickets early to ensure your best chances to be assigned to your preferred location. . Don’t miss this chance to celebrate the 50th year of our competition by tasting the very wines that have set the gold standard for 2026!
URL:https://ocws.org/events/gold-medal-mini-tasting-2026/
LOCATION:Location Announced One Week Prior to Event\, CA\, 92627\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini-Tasting,Wine Tasting
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SUMMARY:Varietal Hour – Found at the Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join the fun on Tuesday nights from home \nAs we continue to celebrate OCWS 50th Anniversary\, Varietal Hours continue with new themes and new attendees. If you haven’t joined our Varietal Hours by now\, here is your chance. We have exciting new themes and have new members joining us at every meeting. We predict that 2026 will be filled with more exciting themes and revelations about wine. \nAnd the best thing? They are FREE. What started as a way of gathering during the COVID quarantines has blossomed into quality time with friends\, both old and new. And the things we have learned and been taught by this group are priceless. \nSo picture this… Your own comfortable furniture. A glass of wine in your hand. Right there in your own house with friends\, old and new. And here’s the best part: You don’t even have to clean up anyone’s mess. We’re always happy to have new members join the fun and meet some people who enjoy wine. \nEach event has a theme\, but we never “kick anyone off the island\,” so it never matters if you follow the theme. Part of the fun is finding a wine to fit the theme. The setting is very casual\, with stories told about each of the wines we’re drinking\, what we do (or don’t) like about them\, where we got them and more. Varietal Hours will be held every other Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. \nAll you need is a computer (or phone) and internet connection. If you are new to the Varietal Hours or to Zoom\, please feel free to contact Don Phillips at don@OCWS.org for help and information\, even if it means contacting him days before the event and he will walk you through the process and even do a short Zoom meeting\, just for you\, to get you comfortable with the process. \nThe event is open to all OCWS members\, but sign-ups are required. Please log on to the OCWS website to register for the event no later than 7 p.m. (24 hours before the event)\, the Monday night before the event. Couples only need to sign up for one person since this event is via Zoom. A link for the Zoom meeting will be emailed to you on the day of the event. \n  \n\n\n\nDATE\nTIME\nTHEME\nHOST\n\n\n6/9/2026\n7:00 PM\nNative American Wine\n\n\n\n6/23/2026\n7:00 PM\nCanadian Wine\n\n\n\n7/7/2026\n7:00 PM\nBizarre Blends\n\n\n\n8/18/2026\n7:00 PM\nFound at the Fair\n\n\n\n\nWe promise you four things: \nNo. 1: You will have fun. \nNo. 2: You might just learn something\, OR you might teach us something! \nNo. 3: You won’t regret spending that hour of your life. \nNo. 4: You won’t even have to drive home. \n—Don Phillips\, Varietal Hours Chair
URL:https://ocws.org/events/varietal-hour-found-at-the-fair/
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