Ed Reyes
Peppertree Canyon—Orange County’s Well-Hidden Gem
Zoom WebinarI recently had the distinct honor of visiting Peppertree Canyon Farm to interview Owner/Winemaker, Lynn Hess, and found not just a winemaker, but a person with great passion for our environment, both globally and locally. And someone who, along with her husband, Mike, has created a small oasis in the midst of the Tustin hills […]
OC Fair Food and Wine Pairing Seminar
Zoom WebinarWe're excited about the OC Fair this Summer, are you? Join us for a fun fair food and wine pairing seminar to get into the Fair Mood and learn what food you can pair with your wine during your Courtyard shifts. If you thought wine pairing only works with gourmet foods, think again. Let’s have […]
Winemaking Webinar—Making a Plan Before Getting Grapes
Zoom WebinarThe winemaking process starts long before the grapes arrive. There is much more to it than just deciding what wine you want to make. A successful winemaker develops a “crush plan” ahead of time to determine the equipment, supplies and steps involved all through the process from grapes to your glass. On Saturday, July 10 […]
Holiday Food & Wine Seminar
Zoom WebinarJoin us in preparing for the upcoming holiday season with an enjoyable Holiday Food & Wine pairing seminar featuring your favorite holiday dishes, cheeses, and desserts.
Winemakers Group Quarterly Meeting and Potluck
It’s time to celebrate another successful Home Wine Competition. Join us at our next quarterly meeting and potluck on Saturday, July 9, from 1:00 – 4:00 pm. The South County beach location will be announced two weeks prior to the event. There is a minimal cost of $5 per person to cover supplies. Signups for […]
Winemakers’ Group Quarterly Meeting & Potluck
Location Announced One Week Prior to Event CA, United StatesSignups are now open for the November Winemakers Group quarterly meeting and potluck. Cost to attend is $5 per person to cover supplies. All OCWS members are welcome to attend. The Silverado Canyon-area meeting location will be announced approximately 2 weeks prior to the event. Due to limited parking at the host site, attendees are […]
Winemakers Group Holiday Party
East Lake Village Community Center 5325 Village Center Drive, Yorba Linda, CA, United StatesOpen to Full OCWS Membership Get into the holiday spirit and celebrate with the Winemakers Group at our annual Holiday Party and Potluck. This year’s festivities will be Saturday, Dec 17, 2022, 4pm – 8pm at the East Lake Village Association Clubhouse in Yorba Linda. The clubhouse is located on the community lake. The nearby […]
Winemakers Group 2023 Planning Meeting
Ed Reyes Home in Laguna HillsJoin us at our Winemakers Group planning meeting on Saturday afternoon, Jan. 14, 2023, at my home in Laguna Hills where we will be planning our 2023 events and activities. Are you a new or aspiring winemaker who wants to get involved in the group but doesn’t know where to start? Have you been making […]
February Winemakers Quarterly Meeting, Potluck, SO2 Testing
Location Announced One Week Prior to Event CA, United StatesSignups are now open on the OCWS website for the next Winemakers Group quarterly meeting and potluck. It will be held on Saturday, February 25, 1:00pm to 5:00pm. We will also have a short meeting to review our programs for the year and announce upcoming events. Cost to attend is $5 per person to cover […]
Introductory Class Ideal for Aspiring Winemakers – Kit Winemaking Class
OC Fairgrounds, Building 15If you’ve ever wanted to learn to make wine, here’s your chance. John Lane from our Winemakers Group will be conducting a Kit Winemaking Class on Saturday, June 17, at the OC Fair and Event Center. This is a great introductory class for learning how to make wine. A wine kit contains most everything you […]
Sign Ups Coming for Quarterly Meeting Potluck
Location Announced One Week Prior to Event CA, United StatesThe next Winemakers Group quarterly meeting will be on Saturday, July 8. Signups will open on the OCWS website in early June. The beach-area meeting location will be announced approximately two weeks prior to the event. Cost to attend is $5 per person to cover supplies. All OCWS members are welcome to attend. As usual, […]
Fruit Winemaking Class
Home of Don Phillips 2233 Hacienda Road, La Habra Heights, CASummer is the time for delicious fruit from backyard trees. But they often produce more than you can eat. Did you know you can make wine from all those delicious peaches, plums, nectarines, apricots, figs, and more? Fruit can be made into dry or sweet wines, just like grapes. The Winemakers Group will show you […]
Winemakers Quarterly Meeting and Potluck
Location is in South County announced 1 week prior to event via email.Winemakers Meeting and Potluck, attendees should bring:
wine glass, potluck item to share, bottle of wine per person, name badge.
Winemakers SO2 Testing
Home of Ed and Carla Petros 2986 Country Club Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United StatesWinemakers, make sure your wines are protected from harmful bacteria during processing and aging. Our SO2 testing team of Mike Paz and Ed Petros will be conducting SO2 tests for your wines on Saturday March 23. Testing will be from 9:00am to 11:00am at the home of Ed Petros in Costa Mesa. Exact address will […]
Wine Blending Seminar
Courtyard of the OC Fair Grounds 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa, CA, United StatesThe Winemakers Group will present a wine blending educational seminar Sunday, April 7 in the Wine Courtyard at OC Fair and Event Center. OCWS winemaker Ed Reyes will explain the wine blending basics, then team you with others to create blends. All OCWS members are welcome to attend this NEW, “hands-on” class. Though highly useful […]
Winemakers Quarterly Meeting and Potluck
Location Announced One Week Prior to Event CA, United StatesOur next winemakers quarterly meeting and potluck will be at the beautiful, rustic meeting location is in Silverado Canyon. Exact address will be announced to those who sign up, approximately one week prior to the event. Signups for the meeting are now open on the OCWS website. Cost to attend is $5 per person for […]
Winemakers Quarterly Meeting and Potluck
Location Announced One Week Prior to Event CA, United StatesThe next winemakers’ quarterly meeting and potluck will be on Saturday, July 6, from 1:00 – 4:00 pm. Signups are now open on the OCWS website. The South County beach location will be announced one week prior to the event. Cost is $5 per person to cover supplies. All OCWS members are welcome, you […]
Winemakers Quarterly Meeting and Potluck
Location Announced One Week Prior to Event CA, United StatesThe next Winemakers Group quarterly meeting and potluck will be held on Saturday, October 19, from 1pm to 4pm. The Yorba Linda meeting location will be announced approximately one week prior to the event. Cost to attend is $5 per person to cover supplies. An OCWS member may purchase one $10 ticket for a non-member. […]
March Winemakers Quarterly Meeting and Potluck
The next quarterly meeting and potluck will be at a Yorba Linda location and it will be announced one week prior to the event. Cost is $10 per person to cover supplies. All OCWS members are welcome, you don’t have to be a winemaker to attend. Each attendee, or couple, is asked to bring a […]
Citrus Winemaking Class
Home of Carolyn and Damian Christian in La Habra Heights La Habra Heights, CA, United StatesOCWS President Carolyn Christian needs your help. She has nearly a dozen backyard citrus trees that are bursting with fruit. You can help take it off her hands and learn to make wine at the same time. The Winemakers Group will show you how. We will be conducting a citrus winemaking class Saturday, April 5, […]