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OCWS Scholarship Program

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 […]

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Special Membership Promotion: Invite Your Friends to Join

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 […]

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OCWS Board of Directors – Call for Candidates

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, […]

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In Memoriam: Barbara McVey Martens

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. […]

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In Memoriam: Linda Riley

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 […]

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Membership Promotion

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 […]

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Commercial Competition

OCWS Commercial Competition Results Website

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 […]

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Searching for a Newsletter Editor and Publisher

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 […]

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Commercial Competition Wrap-Up

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 […]

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Meritage & Components Mini-Tasting Results

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 […]

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