George Cravens
Varietal Hour – Zinfandel
Zoom MeetingWith the reopening of public spaces, OCWS is now presenting most of its events in person once again. However, at the request of our members, we are continuing to hold the OCWS Varietal Hours via Zoom every other Monday evening in 2022, beginning on January 10th. The event provides a great opportunity for members to […]
Varietal Hour – Dessert Wines
Zoom MeetingWith the reopening of public spaces, OCWS is now presenting most of its events in person once again. However, at the request of our members, we are continuing to hold the OCWS Varietal Hours via Zoom every other Monday evening in 2022, beginning on January 10th. The event provides a great opportunity for members to […]
Varietal Hour – Australian Wines
Zoom MeetingWith the reopening of public spaces, OCWS is now presenting most of its events in person once again. However, at the request of our members, we are continuing to hold the OCWS Varietal Hours via Zoom every other Monday evening in 2022, beginning on January 10th. The event provides a great opportunity for members to […]
Syrah/Petite Sirah Mini-Tasting
Location Announced One Week Prior to Event CA, United StatesWe haven’t had a Syrah/Petite Sirah Mini-Tasting for quite some time. These two grapes are known for creating very interesting, food-worthy wines which should pair well with holiday comfort food. While Petite Sirah is not nearly as widely planted as Syrah, there are a number of very good examples available, especially from California. Syrah originated […]
Varietal Hour – Non-Grape Wine -Wine Sans Grapes
Zoom MeetingWith the reopening of public spaces, OCWS is now presenting most of its events in person once again. However, at the request of our members, we are continuing to hold the OCWS Varietal Hours via Zoom every other Monday evening in 2022, beginning on January 10th. The event provides a great opportunity for members to […]
Varietal Hour – Cabernet Sauvignon & Cabernet Franc
Zoom MeetingWith the reopening of public spaces, OCWS is now presenting most of its events in person once again. However, at the request of our members, we are continuing to hold the OCWS Varietal Hours via Zoom every other Monday evening in 2022, beginning on January 10th. The event provides a great opportunity for members to […]
Varietal Hour – Celebrity Wines
Zoom MeetingBy now you have probably heard about the OCWS Varietal Hours. Every other Monday at 7 pm a group of OCWS wine enthusiasts get together on Zoom and present a wine from that week’s theme from their cellar or from their favorite wine store. We welcome you to join this fun event, which is free! […]
Rhone Style Wines Mini-Tasting
Location Announced One Week Prior to Event CA, United StatesFor the upcoming Mini-Tasting, we plan to showcase one Rhone white followed by three classic Rhone red varietals (Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvedre), and examples of the blended result (GSM). We also plan to compare California wines to Old-World (French) examples. Hosts: Mini-Tastings are held at various host sites around Orange County. If you would like […]
Varietal Hour – Non-Bottled Wines (Cans, Boxes, etc.)
Zoom MeetingBy now you have probably heard about the OCWS Varietal Hours. Every other Monday at 7 pm a group of OCWS wine enthusiasts get together on Zoom and present a wine from that week’s theme from their cellar or from their favorite wine store. We welcome you to join this fun event, which is free! […]
Varietal Hour – Memorial Day Wine and Food Pairing
Zoom MeetingBy now you have probably heard about the OCWS Varietal Hours. Every other Monday at 7 pm a group of OCWS wine enthusiasts get together on Zoom and present a wine from that week’s theme from their cellar or from their favorite wine store. We welcome you to join this fun event, which is free! […]
Gold Medal Mini-Tasting
Location Announced One Week Prior to Event CA, United StatesThe Gold Medal Mini-Tasting is a chance to taste many of the Gold Medal and Double Gold wines from this year’s Commercial Wine Competition. The tasting will feature different varietals that won Gold Medals and we try to obtain as many Double Gold winners as possible. This event is always a sell-out, so please sign […]
Varietal Hour – Your Favorite Summer Wine
Zoom MeetingThe OCWS Varietal Hours are coming back! Join us starting Monday, August 29 at 7 pm and every other Monday at 7 pm, for a virtual happy hour that you can enjoy from home! What are the advantages of the Varietal Hour? No need to clean your house for guests, but you can still see […]
Varietal Hour – Zinfandel
Zoom MeetingThe OCWS Varietal Hours are coming back! Join us starting Monday, August 29 at 7 pm and every other Monday at 7 pm, for a virtual happy hour that you can enjoy from home! What are the advantages of the Varietal Hour? No need to clean your house for guests, but you can still see […]
Varietal Hour – Unique Varietal Wines
Zoom MeetingThe OCWS Varietal Hours are coming back! Join us starting Monday, August 29 at 7 pm and every other Monday at 7 pm, for a virtual happy hour that you can enjoy from home! What are the advantages of the Varietal Hour? No need to clean your house for guests, but you can still see […]
Varietal Hour – Non-US Wines
Zoom MeetingThe OCWS Varietal Hours are coming back! Join us starting Monday, August 29 at 7 pm and every other Monday at 7 pm, for a virtual happy hour that you can enjoy from home! What are the advantages of the Varietal Hour? No need to clean your house for guests, but you can still see […]
Varietal Hour – Rhone Varietal Wines
Zoom MeetingThe OCWS Varietal Hours are coming back! Join us starting Monday, August 29 at 7 pm and every other Monday at 7 pm, for a virtual happy hour that you can enjoy from home! What are the advantages of the Varietal Hour? No need to clean your house for guests, but you can still see […]
Varietal Hour – Italian Varietal Wines
Zoom MeetingThe OCWS Varietal Hours are coming back! Join us starting Monday, August 29 at 7 pm and every other Monday at 7 pm, for a virtual happy hour that you can enjoy from home! What are the advantages of the Varietal Hour? No need to clean your house for guests, but you can still see […]
Varietal Hour – Thanksgiving Wines
Zoom MeetingThe OCWS Varietal Hours are coming back! Join us starting Monday, August 29 at 7 pm and every other Monday at 7 pm, for a virtual happy hour that you can enjoy from home! What are the advantages of the Varietal Hour? No need to clean your house for guests, but you can still see […]
Varietal Hour – Southern Hemisphere Wines
Zoom MeetingThe OCWS Varietal Hours are coming back! Join us starting Monday, August 29 at 7 pm and every other Monday at 7 pm, for a virtual happy hour that you can enjoy from home! What are the advantages of the Varietal Hour? No need to clean your house for guests, but you can still see […]
Holiday Wines & Comfort Foods Mini-Tasting
Location Announced One Week Prior to Event CA, United StatesWith the holiday season fast approaching, there will be ample opportunities to enjoy wines that complement comfort food often enjoyed over the holidays. The December Mini-Tasting will feature a range of Red wines that pair well with these foods. The guests will rate the wines tasted blind in pairs, and then discuss their ratings. Overall […]