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SUMMARY:Varietal Hour - Spanish Wines
DESCRIPTION:Our OCWS Varietal Hours have been such a great success that we are continuing them! Join us for the OC Wine Society’s version of the “Virtual Happy Hour“ … featuring your favorite wine varietals! \nWhat: OCWS Varietal Hour \nWhen: Mondays @ 7 pm \nWhy: To see your OCWS friends and share wine and conversation \nWhere: Virtually on a Zoom meeting from the comfort of your own home! \nWho: All OCWS members – long-time and new members welcome! \nCost: FREE to all OCWS members \nHow do I sign up?: Sign up for the event on the OCWS website \nWhat do I bring: A bottle (or two) of wine matching the theme for that week! \nInterested in hosting a session for your favorite wine varietal? Contact George@ocws.org or Carolyn@ocws.org to sign up! \n  \nA special “thank you” to Don Phillips and Dawn Iglesias for helping George and Carolyn host the January Varietal Hours! \n– George Cravens & Carolyn Christian\, Directors \nUpcoming OCWS Varietal Hours \n\nMonday\, February 1 (7-8 pm) Hosts: Ken Knapp and Linda Mihalik—Varietal: Rhone Reds (Syrah\, Petite Sirah\, Grenache\, Mourvedre\, etc.)\nMonday\, February 8 (7-8 pm) Hosts: Rochelle Randel and Carolyn Christian—Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc\nMonday\, February 15 (7-8 pm) Hosts: Sara Yeoman and George Cravens—Varietal: Sparkling Wines\nMonday\, February 22 (7-8 pm) Hosts: Fred Heinecke and George Cravens—Varietal: Pinot Noir\nMonday\, March 1 (7-8 pm) Hosts: Fran Gitsham and Carolyn Christian—Varietal: Viognier\nMonday\, March 8 (7-8 pm) Hosts: George Cravens and Rich Skoczylas—Varietal: Dessert Wines\nMonday\, March 15 (7-8 pm) Hosts: Jim Burk and Carolyn Christian—Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon\nMonday\, March 22 (7-8 pm) Hosts: George Cravens and Ed Reyes—Varietal: Rhone Whites\nMonday\, March 29 (7-8 pm) Hosts: Dawn Iglesias and Carolyn Christian—Varietal: Spanish Wines
URL:https://ocws.org/events/varietal-hour-spanish-wines/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Varietal Hour
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SUMMARY:Varietal Hour - Rhone Whites
DESCRIPTION:Our OCWS Varietal Hours have been such a great success that we are continuing them! Join us for the OC Wine Society’s version of the “Virtual Happy Hour“ … featuring your favorite wine varietals! \nWhat: OCWS Varietal Hour \nWhen: Mondays @ 7 pm \nWhy: To see your OCWS friends and share wine and conversation \nWhere: Virtually on a Zoom meeting from the comfort of your own home! \nWho: All OCWS members – long-time and new members welcome! \nCost: FREE to all OCWS members \nHow do I sign up?: Sign up for the event on the OCWS website \nWhat do I bring: A bottle (or two) of wine matching the theme for that week! \nInterested in hosting a session for your favorite wine varietal? Contact George@ocws.org or Carolyn@ocws.org to sign up! \n  \nA special “thank you” to Don Phillips and Dawn Iglesias for helping George and Carolyn host the January Varietal Hours! \n– George Cravens & Carolyn Christian\, Directors \nUpcoming OCWS Varietal Hours \n\nMonday\, February 1 (7-8 pm) Hosts: Ken Knapp and Linda Mihalik—Varietal: Rhone Reds (Syrah\, Petite Sirah\, Grenache\, Mourvedre\, etc.)\nMonday\, February 8 (7-8 pm) Hosts: Rochelle Randel and Carolyn Christian—Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc\nMonday\, February 15 (7-8 pm) Hosts: Sara Yeoman and George Cravens—Varietal: Sparkling Wines\nMonday\, February 22 (7-8 pm) Hosts: Fred Heinecke and George Cravens—Varietal: Pinot Noir\nMonday\, March 1 (7-8 pm) Hosts: Fran Gitsham and Carolyn Christian—Varietal: Viognier\nMonday\, March 8 (7-8 pm) Hosts: George Cravens and Rich Skoczylas—Varietal: Dessert Wines\nMonday\, March 15 (7-8 pm) Hosts: Jim Burk and Carolyn Christian—Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon\nMonday\, March 22 (7-8 pm) Hosts: George Cravens and Ed Reyes—Varietal: Rhone Whites\nMonday\, March 29 (7-8 pm) Hosts: Dawn Iglesias and Carolyn Christian—Varietal: Spanish Wines
URL:https://ocws.org/events/varietal-hour-rhone-whites/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Varietal Hour
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SUMMARY:Varietal Hour - Cabernet Sauvignon
DESCRIPTION:Our OCWS Varietal Hours have been such a great success that we are continuing them! Join us for the OC Wine Society’s version of the “Virtual Happy Hour“ … featuring your favorite wine varietals! \nWhat: OCWS Varietal Hour \nWhen: Mondays @ 7 pm \nWhy: To see your OCWS friends and share wine and conversation \nWhere: Virtually on a Zoom meeting from the comfort of your own home! \nWho: All OCWS members – long-time and new members welcome! \nCost: FREE to all OCWS members \nHow do I sign up?: Sign up for the event on the OCWS website \nWhat do I bring: A bottle (or two) of wine matching the theme for that week! \nInterested in hosting a session for your favorite wine varietal? Contact George@ocws.org or Carolyn@ocws.org to sign up! \n  \nA special “thank you” to Don Phillips and Dawn Iglesias for helping George and Carolyn host the January Varietal Hours! \n– George Cravens & Carolyn Christian\, Directors \nUpcoming OCWS Varietal Hours \n\nMonday\, February 1 (7-8 pm) Hosts: Ken Knapp and Linda Mihalik—Varietal: Rhone Reds (Syrah\, Petite Sirah\, Grenache\, Mourvedre\, etc.)\nMonday\, February 8 (7-8 pm) Hosts: Rochelle Randel and Carolyn Christian—Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc\nMonday\, February 15 (7-8 pm) Hosts: Sara Yeoman and George Cravens—Varietal: Sparkling Wines\nMonday\, February 22 (7-8 pm) Hosts: Fred Heinecke and George Cravens—Varietal: Pinot Noir\nMonday\, March 1 (7-8 pm) Hosts: Fran Gitsham and Carolyn Christian—Varietal: Viognier\nMonday\, March 8 (7-8 pm) Hosts: George Cravens and Rich Skoczylas—Varietal: Dessert Wines\nMonday\, March 15 (7-8 pm) Hosts: Jim Burk and Carolyn Christian—Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon\nMonday\, March 22 (7-8 pm) Hosts: George Cravens and Ed Reyes—Varietal: Rhone Whites\nMonday\, March 29 (7-8 pm) Hosts: Dawn Iglesias and Carolyn Christian—Varietal: Spanish Wines
URL:https://ocws.org/events/varietal-hour-viognier-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Varietal Hour
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SUMMARY:Varietal Hour - Dessert Wines
DESCRIPTION:Our OCWS Varietal Hours have been such a great success that we are continuing them! Join us for the OC Wine Society’s version of the “Virtual Happy Hour“ … featuring your favorite wine varietals! \nWhat: OCWS Varietal Hour \nWhen: Mondays @ 7 pm \nWhy: To see your OCWS friends and share wine and conversation \nWhere: Virtually on a Zoom meeting from the comfort of your own home! \nWho: All OCWS members – long-time and new members welcome! \nCost: FREE to all OCWS members \nHow do I sign up?: Sign up for the event on the OCWS website \nWhat do I bring: A bottle (or two) of wine matching the theme for that week! \nInterested in hosting a session for your favorite wine varietal? Contact George@ocws.org or Carolyn@ocws.org to sign up! \n  \nA special “thank you” to Don Phillips and Dawn Iglesias for helping George and Carolyn host the January Varietal Hours! \n– George Cravens & Carolyn Christian\, Directors \nUpcoming OCWS Varietal Hours \n\nMonday\, February 1 (7-8 pm) Hosts: Ken Knapp and Linda Mihalik—Varietal: Rhone Reds (Syrah\, Petite Sirah\, Grenache\, Mourvedre\, etc.)\nMonday\, February 8 (7-8 pm) Hosts: Rochelle Randel and Carolyn Christian—Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc\nMonday\, February 15 (7-8 pm) Hosts: Sara Yeoman and George Cravens—Varietal: Sparkling Wines\nMonday\, February 22 (7-8 pm) Hosts: Fred Heinecke and George Cravens—Varietal: Pinot Noir\nMonday\, March 1 (7-8 pm) Hosts: Fran Gitsham and Carolyn Christian—Varietal: Viognier\nMonday\, March 8 (7-8 pm) Hosts: George Cravens and Rich Skoczylas—Varietal: Dessert Wines\nMonday\, March 15 (7-8 pm) Hosts: Jim Burk and Carolyn Christian—Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon\nMonday\, March 22 (7-8 pm) Hosts: George Cravens and Ed Reyes—Varietal: Rhone Whites\nMonday\, March 29 (7-8 pm) Hosts: Dawn Iglesias and Carolyn Christian—Varietal: Spanish Wines
URL:https://ocws.org/events/varietal-hour-dessert-wines/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Varietal Hour
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SUMMARY:Varietal Hour - Viognier
DESCRIPTION:Our OCWS Varietal Hours have been such a great success that we are continuing them! Join us for the OC Wine Society’s version of the “Virtual Happy Hour“ … featuring your favorite wine varietals! \nWhat: OCWS Varietal Hour \nWhen: Mondays @ 7 pm \nWhy: To see your OCWS friends and share wine and conversation \nWhere: Virtually on a Zoom meeting from the comfort of your own home! \nWho: All OCWS members – long-time and new members welcome! \nCost: FREE to all OCWS members \nHow do I sign up?: Sign up for the event on the OCWS website \nWhat do I bring: A bottle (or two) of wine matching the theme for that week! \nInterested in hosting a session for your favorite wine varietal? Contact George@ocws.org or Carolyn@ocws.org to sign up! \n  \nA special “thank you” to Don Phillips and Dawn Iglesias for helping George and Carolyn host the January Varietal Hours! \n– George Cravens & Carolyn Christian\, Directors \nUpcoming OCWS Varietal Hours \n\nMonday\, February 1 (7-8 pm) Hosts: Ken Knapp and Linda Mihalik—Varietal: Rhone Reds (Syrah\, Petite Sirah\, Grenache\, Mourvedre\, etc.)\nMonday\, February 8 (7-8 pm) Hosts: Rochelle Randel and Carolyn Christian—Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc\nMonday\, February 15 (7-8 pm) Hosts: Sara Yeoman and George Cravens—Varietal: Sparkling Wines\nMonday\, February 22 (7-8 pm) Hosts: Fred Heinecke and George Cravens—Varietal: Pinot Noir\nMonday\, March 1 (7-8 pm) Hosts: Fran Gitsham and Carolyn Christian—Varietal: Viognier\nMonday\, March 8 (7-8 pm) Hosts: George Cravens and Rich Skoczylas—Varietal: Dessert Wines\nMonday\, March 15 (7-8 pm) Hosts: Jim Burk and Carolyn Christian—Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon\nMonday\, March 22 (7-8 pm) Hosts: George Cravens and Ed Reyes—Varietal: Rhone Whites\nMonday\, March 29 (7-8 pm) Hosts: Dawn Iglesias and Carolyn Christian—Varietal: Spanish Wines
URL:https://ocws.org/events/varietal-hour-viognier-3/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Varietal Hour
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SUMMARY:Varietal Hour - Pinot Noir
DESCRIPTION:Has the pandemic got you down? Join us for the OC Wine Society’s version of the Virtual Happy Hour … featuring your favorite Wine Varietals!  All OCWS members are welcome and there is no cost to attend. Simply sign up for the event on the OCWS website and make sure you bring a bottle of wine matching the theme for that week. \nThis will be a Zoom meeting format\, with all participants on the screen sharing the details of the wines they brought. Come prepared to describe what you like about the wine you are enjoying and be the envy of the party!  Don’t be shy!  Feel free to bring some snacks or homemade creations as well. No formal structure\, no formal rules … just some of your OCWS friends getting together to talk about wine!! \nNew to the organization? No problem! Join us and make some new friends. We look forward to seeing you at this new OCWS event. Cheers! \n\nMonday\, January 11 (7-8 pm) Hosts: Carolyn Christian and George Cravens—Varietal: Zinfandel\nMonday\, January 18 (7-8 pm) Hosts: Don Phillips and George Cravens—Varietal: Chardonnay\nMonday\, January 25 (7-8 pm) Hosts: TBA and Carolyn Christian—Varietal: Rosé\nMonday\, February 1 (7-8 pm) Hosts: Dawn Iglesias and Linda Mihalik—Varietal: Rhone Reds (Syrah\, Petite Sirah\, Grenache\, Mourvedre\, etc.)\nMonday\, February 8 (7-8 pm) Hosts: Rochelle Randel and Carolyn Christian—Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc\nMonday\, February 15 (7-8 pm) Hosts: Sara Yeoman and George Cravens—Varietal: Sparkling Wines\nMonday\, February 22 (7-8 pm) Hosts: Fred Heinecke and George Cravens—Varietal: Pinot Noir\n\nInterested in hosting a session for your favorite wine varietal?  Contact George@ocws.org or Carolyn@ocws.org to sign up! \n– Directors George Cravens and Carolyn Christian
URL:https://ocws.org/events/varietal-hour-pinot-noir/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Varietal Hour
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SUMMARY:Varietal Hour - Sparkling Wines
DESCRIPTION:Has the pandemic got you down? Join us for the OC Wine Society’s version of the Virtual Happy Hour … featuring your favorite Wine Varietals!  All OCWS members are welcome and there is no cost to attend. Simply sign up for the event on the OCWS website and make sure you bring a bottle of wine matching the theme for that week. \nThis will be a Zoom meeting format\, with all participants on the screen sharing the details of the wines they brought. Come prepared to describe what you like about the wine you are enjoying and be the envy of the party!  Don’t be shy!  Feel free to bring some snacks or homemade creations as well. No formal structure\, no formal rules … just some of your OCWS friends getting together to talk about wine!! \nNew to the organization? No problem! Join us and make some new friends. We look forward to seeing you at this new OCWS event. Cheers! \n\nMonday\, January 11 (7-8 pm) Hosts: Carolyn Christian and George Cravens—Varietal: Zinfandel\nMonday\, January 18 (7-8 pm) Hosts: Don Phillips and George Cravens—Varietal: Chardonnay\nMonday\, January 25 (7-8 pm) Hosts: TBA and Carolyn Christian—Varietal: Rosé\nMonday\, February 1 (7-8 pm) Hosts: Dawn Iglesias and Linda Mihalik—Varietal: Rhone Reds (Syrah\, Petite Sirah\, Grenache\, Mourvedre\, etc.)\nMonday\, February 8 (7-8 pm) Hosts: Rochelle Randel and Carolyn Christian—Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc\nMonday\, February 15 (7-8 pm) Hosts: Sara Yeoman and George Cravens—Varietal: Sparkling Wines\nMonday\, February 22 (7-8 pm) Hosts: Fred Heinecke and George Cravens—Varietal: Pinot Noir\n\nInterested in hosting a session for your favorite wine varietal?  Contact George@ocws.org or Carolyn@ocws.org to sign up! \n– Directors George Cravens and Carolyn Christian
URL:https://ocws.org/events/varietal-hour-sparkling-wines/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Varietal Hour
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SUMMARY:Varietal Hour - Chardonnay
DESCRIPTION:Has the pandemic got you down? Join us for the OC Wine Society’s version of the Virtual Happy Hour … featuring your favorite Wine Varietals!  All OCWS members are welcome and there is no cost to attend. Simply sign up for the event on the OCWS website and make sure you bring a bottle of wine matching the theme for that week. \nThis will be a Zoom meeting format\, with all participants on the screen sharing the details of the wines they brought. Come prepared to describe what you like about the wine you are enjoying and be the envy of the party!  Don’t be shy!  Feel free to bring some snacks or homemade creations as well. No formal structure\, no formal rules … just some of your OCWS friends getting together to talk about wine!! \nNew to the organization? No problem! Join us and make some new friends. We look forward to seeing you at this new OCWS event. Cheers! \n  \n\nMonday\, January 11 (7-8 pm) Hosts: Carolyn Christian and George Cravens—Varietal: Zinfandel\nMonday\, January 18 (7-8 pm) Hosts: Don Phillips and George Cravens—Varietal: Chardonnay\nMonday\, January 25 (7-8 pm) Hosts: TBA and Carolyn Christian—Varietal: Rosé\nMonday\, February 1 (7-8 pm) Hosts: Dawn Iglesias and Linda Mihalik—Varietal: Rhone Reds (Syrah\, Petite Sirah\, Grenache\, Mourvedre\, etc.)\nMonday\, February 8 (7-8 pm) Hosts: Rochelle Randel and Carolyn Christian—Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc\nMonday\, February 15 (7-8 pm) Hosts: Sara Yeoman and George Cravens—Varietal: Sparkling Wines\nMonday\, February 22 (7-8 pm) Hosts: Fred Heinecke and George Cravens—Varietal: Pinot Noir\n\nInterested in hosting a session for your favorite wine varietal?  Contact George@ocws.org or Carolyn@ocws.org to sign up! \n– Directors George Cravens and Carolyn Christian
URL:https://ocws.org/events/varietal-hour-chardonnay/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Varietal Hour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ocws.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Varietal-Hour.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210111T200000
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CREATED:20201227T143706Z
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SUMMARY:Varietal Hour - Zinfandel
DESCRIPTION:Has the pandemic got you down? Join us for the OC Wine Society’s version of the Virtual Happy Hour … featuring your favorite Wine Varietals!  All OCWS members are welcome and there is no cost to attend. Simply sign up for the event on the OCWS website and make sure you bring a bottle of wine matching the theme for that week. \nThis will be a Zoom meeting format\, with all participants on the screen sharing the details of the wines they brought. Come prepared to describe what you like about the wine you are enjoying and be the envy of the party!  Don’t be shy!  Feel free to bring some snacks or homemade creations as well. No formal structure\, no formal rules … just some of your OCWS friends getting together to talk about wine!! \nNew to the organization? No problem! Join us and make some new friends. We look forward to seeing you at this new OCWS event. Cheers! \n\nMonday\, January 11 (7-8 pm) Hosts: Carolyn Christian and George Cravens—Varietal: Zinfandel\nMonday\, January 18 (7-8 pm) Hosts: Don Phillips and George Cravens—Varietal: Chardonnay\nMonday\, January 25 (7-8 pm) Hosts: TBA and Carolyn Christian—Varietal: Rosé\nMonday\, February 1 (7-8 pm) Hosts: Dawn Iglesias and Linda Mihalik—Varietal: Rhone Reds (Syrah\, Petite Sirah\, Grenache\, Mourvedre\, etc.)\nMonday\, February 8 (7-8 pm) Hosts: Rochelle Randel and Carolyn Christian—Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc\nMonday\, February 15 (7-8 pm) Hosts: Sara Yeoman and George Cravens—Varietal: Sparkling Wines\nMonday\, February 22 (7-8 pm) Hosts: Fred Heinecke and George Cravens—Varietal: Pinot Noir\n\nInterested in hosting a session for your favorite wine varietal?  Contact George@ocws.org or Carolyn@ocws.org to sign up! \n– Directors George Cravens and Carolyn Christian
URL:https://ocws.org/events/varietal-hour-zinfandel/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Varietal Hour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ocws.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Varietal-Hour.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200502T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200502T210000
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SUMMARY:Mini-Tasting: Rhone Wines
DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled and refunds will be submitted to all members who signed up.  \nWe will review the situation in a couple of weeks and if the event needs to be cancelled\, we will issue refunds to those who have already signed up. If we end up rescheduling\, we will contact those that have signed up to see if they would prefer a refund. \nThank you for understanding. \nThe Rhone Valley is known for a wide range of white and red wines.  The whites are frequently aromatic blends with varietals including Viognier\, Marsanne\, Roussanne\, and Grenache Blanc. Many of the reds are well-known either as single-varietals Syrah\, Grenache\, and Morvedre\, among others\, or as blends like GSM. For this event\, we will feature Old-World (French) wines side-by-side with New World (California). As usual\, it will be a blind tasting with five flights of two\, one white flight and four red flights.  One of the challenges will be to identify which wines are from California and which are from France. \nHosts: Mini-Tastings are held at various host sites around Orange County. If you would like to host this event\, please email me at George@ocws.com. You may need to sign up and pay until host sites are selected. Reimbursement will be made for all host sites. \nLocations: Host sites and directions will be announced to those attending approximately one week prior to the event.  We try to place you at the location nearest your home or to accommodate your spe cific site request (please add a note on your signup if there is a specific location you would like\, or a group of people you want to attend with). Your assigned host site is also based on the order in which your sign-up is received in the OCWS office. The cost to attend the tasting is $30 for members and $35 for guests. \nDish: Each couple attending brings a potluck dish (appetizer\, entrée\, side dish\, or dessert) to serve a small portion to 18 people. The dish ideally should be designed to match the theme of the tasting. Please coordinate your food selection with your host to assure an appropriate balance of food types served during the evening. There will be a special bottle of wine awarded as a prize for Chef of the Evening voted by the guests at each site. Our winning Chefs of the Evening will be named in the wrap-up newsletter article. \nWe are planning for seven sites for this Mini-Tasting so the limit is 112 attendees (plus hosts). Due to the high attendance at our Mini-Tasting Programs\, we encourage you to sign-up early as sites tend to fill quickly. If the sign-ups are full on the website\, please call the office to be put on a waiting list. If we have sufficient interest\, we will expand the number of sites. Sign-ups on the OCWS website will open on Friday\, March 20. \nDue to the advance purchase of wines\, you will not receive a refund if you have to cancel after the cancellation date. The cut-off date for online sign-up is Monday\, April 20. After this date\, please contact the OCWS office to determine availability. The cancellation deadline is Friday\, April 24. \n– Bon Appétit\, George Cravens
URL:https://ocws.org/events/mini-tasting-rhone-wines/
LOCATION:Location Announced One Week Prior to Event\, CA\, 92627\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini-Tasting
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SUMMARY:Mini-Tasting: Pinot Noir
DESCRIPTION:Pinot Noir is the wine considered by many to be the “holy grail” of wine. This temperamental grape varietal requires warm daytime and cool evening temperatures and is partial to coastal climates. The Burgundy region of France’s Cote d’Or is well known for Pinot Noir where only Chardonnay is planted in greater abundance. In California\, plantings began in the 1940s with a significant push in Sonoma starting in the 1960s. Today\, high quality Pinots are produced in Sonoma\, Mendocino and Santa Barbara counties of California\, as well as in Oregon and Washington. \nPinot Noir has great variation. One of the major factors affecting Pinot Noir is the amount of time spent in oak. From France\, Pinot Noir is rustic\, earthy\, and acidic. From Sonoma\, it’s lush with rich black cherry flavors and higher in alcohol than French Pinot Noir. \nPinot noir is a versatile wine. Lighter\, fruitier wines pair well with salmon\, fatty fish and pasta\, or roasted chicken. The bigger\, more tannic Pinots pair well with duck\, game birds\, and stews such as beef bourguignon. \nHosts: Mini-Tastings are held at various host sites around Orange County. If you would like to host this event\, please email George Cravens at George@ocws.org. You may need to sign up and pay until host sites are selected. Reimbursement will be made for all host sites. \nLocations: Host sites and directions will be announced to those attending approximately one week prior to the event. We try to place you at the location nearest your home or to accommodate your specific site request; however\, your assigned host site is also based on the order in which your sign-up is received in the OCWS office. The cost to attend the tasting is $30 for members and $35 for guests. \nDish: Each person/couple attending brings a potluck dish (appetizer\, entrée\, side dish or dessert) to serve a small portion to 18 people. The dish ideally should be designed to match the theme of the tasting\, in this case Pinot Noir. Please coordinate your food selection with your host to assure an appropriate balance of food types served during the evening. There will be a special bottle of wine awarded that evening as a prize for Chef of the Evening. Our winning Chefs of the Evening can have their recipe published on the OCWS website. \nWe are planning a maximum of seven sites for this Mini-Tasting so the limit is 112 attendees\, plus hosts. Due to the high attendance at our Mini-Tasting Programs\, we encourage you to sign up early as sites tend to fill quickly. \nThe cut-off date for online sign-up is Monday\, February 10. After this date\, please contact the OCWS office to determine availability. The cancellation deadline is Friday\, February 14. \n– Bon Appetit\, George Cravens
URL:https://ocws.org/events/mini-tasting-pinot-noir/
LOCATION:Location Announced One Week Prior to Event\, CA\, 92627\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini-Tasting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191123T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191123T210000
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SUMMARY:Big Reds Mini-Tasting Program
DESCRIPTION:With the holiday season fast approaching\, there will be ample opportunities to enjoy wines that complement holiday meals. The November Mini-Tasting will feature a range of red wines that pair well with holiday feasts. The guests will rate the wines tasted blind in pairs and then discuss their ratings. Overall ratings from each site will be published in the wrap-up article. \nHosts:  Mini-Tastings are held at various host sites around Orange County. If you would like to host this event\, please email George Cravens at George@ocws.org or phone George at 949.510.5318. You may need to sign up and pay until hosts are selected. Reimbursement will be made for all host sites. \nLocations: Host sites and directions will be announced to those attending approximately one week prior to the event. We try to place you at the location nearest your home or to accommodate your specific site request; however\, your assigned host site is also based on the order in which your sign-up is received in the OCWS office. \nCost. The cost to attend the tasting is $30 for members and $35 for guests. \nMini-etiquette: Each person attending brings a potluck dish (appetizer\, entrée\, side dish\, or dessert) ready to serve a small portion to 18 people. The dish ideally should be designed to match the theme of the tasting. Please coordinate your food selection with your host to assure an appropriate balance of food types served during the evening. \nChef of the Evening. There will be a special bottle of wine that evening given as a prize for Chef of the Evening. Our winning Chefs of the Evening can have their recipe published on the OCWS website. Please plan on arriving promptly at 6:00 p.m. so the event can get started on time. You are invited to bring your own wine glasses for tasting; keep in mind the wines are served in flights of two. \nWe are planning a maximum of 6 sites for this mini-tasting\, so the limit is 96 attendees (plus hosts). Due to the high attendance at our Mini-Tasting Programs\, we encourage you to sign up early as sites tend to fill quickly. \nCut-off/Refund Deadlines. The cut-off date for online sign-up is Sunday\, November 17\, 2019. After this date please contact George or the OCWS office to determine availability. The cancellation deadline is also Sunday\, November 17\, 2019 for a refund. After that date\, due to the advance purchase of wines\, you will not receive a refund unless there is a waiting list. \n– Bon Appetit\, George Cravens
URL:https://ocws.org/events/big-reds-mini-tasting-program/
LOCATION:Location Announced One Week Prior to Event\, CA\, 92627\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini-Tasting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190706T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190706T210000
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CREATED:20190525T185650Z
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SUMMARY:Gold Medal Mini-Tasting
DESCRIPTION:The Gold Medal Mini-Tasting is the largest and most popular mini-tasting of the year. It is a chance to taste many of the Gold Medal 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 medal winning wines as possible. \nLocations. Host sites and directions will be announced to those attending approximately one week prior to the event.  We try to place you at the location nearest your home or to accommodate your specific site request; however\, your assigned host site is also based on the order in which your sign-up is received in the OCWS office.  The cost to attend the tasting is $30 for members and $35 for guests. \nDish. Each person/couple attending will sign up with their host to bring a potluck dish (appetizer\, entrée\, side dish\, or dessert) to serve a small portion to 18 people. There will be a special bottle of wine awarded that evening as a prize for Chef of the Evening. Our winning Chefs of the Evening can have their recipe published on the OCWS website. \nWe are planning a maximum of nine sites for this Mini-Tasting.  Sign-ups will open on Monday\, June 3.  Due to the high attendance at our Mini-Tasting Programs\, we encourage you to sign-up early as sites tend to fill quickly. Once sign-ups fill up\, please call the OCWS office to be added to the waiting list. \nThe cut-off date for online sign-up is Saturday\, June 22. After this date\, please contact the OCWS office to determine availability. Due to the advance purchase of wines\, you will not receive a refund if you cancel after the cancellation deadline date of Saturday\, June 29. \n– Bon Appetit\, George Cravens
URL:https://ocws.org/events/gold-medal-mini-tasting-2/
LOCATION:Location Announced One Week Prior to Event\, CA\, 92627\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini-Tasting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190427T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190427T210000
DTSTAMP:20260526T143458
CREATED:20190226T090006Z
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SUMMARY:Rhone Mini-Tasting (Member’s Choice)
DESCRIPTION:For the upcoming Mini-tasting\, we asked the participants in the last Mini to suggest themes.  We received a number of very good suggestions\, with the most common (by a narrow margin) being Rhone wines.  Since we also received suggestions for Rhone vs. Italian and New world vs. Old world\, we’ll combine a few of the ideas for an interesting Mini-tasting. \nHosts:  Mini-Tastings are held at various host sites around Orange County.  If you would like to host this event\, please e-mail George Cravens (george@ocws.org).  You may need to sign up and pay until hosts are selected.  Reimbursement will be made for all host sites. \nLocations: Host sites and directions will be announced to those attending approximately one week prior to the event.  We try to place you at the location nearest your home or to accommodate your specific site request (please add a note on your signup if there is a specific location you would like\, or a group of people you want to attend with).  Your assigned host site is also based on the order in which your sign-up is received in the OCWS office.  The cost to attend the tasting is $30 for members and $35 for guests. \nDish: Each person attending brings a potluck dish (appetizer\, entrée\, side dish\, or dessert) to serve a small portion to 18 people.  The dish ideally should be designed to match the theme of the tasting.  Please coordinate your food selection with your host site to assure an appropriate balance of food types served during the evening.  There will be a special bottle of wine that evening as a prize for Chef of the Evening.  Our winning Chefs of the Evening can have their recipe published on the OCWS website. \nWe are planning a maximum of six sites for this mini-tasting so the limit is 96 attendees (plus hosts).  Due to the high attendance at our Mini-Tasting Programs\, we encourage you to sign-up early as sites tend to fill quickly.  If the sign-ups are full on the website\, please call the office to be put on a waiting list.  If we have sufficient interest\, we will expand the number of sites. \nDue the advance purchase of wines\, you will not receive a refund if you cannot attend.  The cut-off date for online sign-up is Monday\, April 15th.  After this date\, please contact the OCWS office to determine availability.  The cancellation deadline is Friday April 19th\, 2019. \nBon Appetit\, George Cravens
URL:https://ocws.org/events/members-choice-mini-tasting/
LOCATION:Location Announced One Week Prior to Event\, CA\, 92627\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini-Tasting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190302T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190302T210000
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SUMMARY:Pinot Noir Mini-Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Pinot Noir is the wine considered by many to be the “holy grail” of wine. This temperamental grape varietal requires warm daytime and cool evening temperatures and is partial to coastal climates. The Burgundy region of France’s Cote d’Or region is well known for Pinot Noir where only Chardonnay is planted in greater abundance. In California\, plantings began in the 1940s with a significant push in Sonoma starting in the 1960s. Today high quality Pinots are produced in Sonoma\, Mendocino and Santa Barbara Counties of California\, as well as in Oregon and Washington. \nPinot Noir has great variation. One of the major factors affecting Pinot Noir is the amount of time spent in oak. From France\, Pinot Noir is rustic\, earthy and acidic. From Sonoma\, it’s lush with rich black cherry flavors and higher in alcohol than French Pinot Noir. \nPinot Noir is a versatile wine. Lighter\, fruitier wines pair well with salmon\, fatty fish\, pasta\, or roasted chicken. The bigger\, more tannic Pinots pair well with duck\, game birds\, and stews such as Beef Bourguignon. \nHosts. Mini-Tastings are held at various host sites around Orange County. If you would like to host this event\, please email George Cravens at George@ocws.com. You may need to sign up and pay until hosts are selected. Reimbursement will be made for all host sites. \nLocations. Host sites and directions will be announced to those attending approximately one week prior to the event. We try to place you at the location nearest your home or to accommodate your specific site request; however\, your assigned host site is also based on the order in which your sign-up is received in the OCWS office. \nMini-Etiquette. Each person attending brings a potluck dish (appetizer\, entrée\, side dish\, or dessert) to serve a small portion to 18 people. The dish ideally should be designed to match the theme of the tasting\, in this case Pinot Noir. Please coordinate your food selection with your host to assure an appropriate balance of food types served during the evening. There will be a special bottle of wine awarded that evening to the Chef of the Evening. Our winning Chefs of the Evening can have their recipe published on the OCWS website. \nCost. The cost to attend the tasting is $30 for members and $35 for guests. \nWe are planning a maximum of six sites for this mini-tasting so the limit is 96 attendees (plus hosts). Due to the high attendance at our Mini-Tasting Programs\, we encourage you to sign up early as sites tend to fill quickly. Due the advance purchase of wines\, you will not receive a refund if you cannot attend. \nCut-Off/Cancellation. The cut-off date for online signup is Friday\, February 22. After this date\, please contact the OCWS office to determine availability. The cancellation deadline is Monday\, February 25\, 2018. \n– Bon Appétit\, George Cravens  \n 
URL:https://ocws.org/events/pinot-noir-mini-tasting-3/
LOCATION:Location Announced One Week Prior to Event\, CA\, 92627\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini-Tasting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181110T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181110T210000
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SUMMARY:Mini-Tasting: Food-Worthy Reds
DESCRIPTION:Sold Out – Call the office 714 708-1636 to be placed on the waitlist.\nWith the holiday season fast approaching\, there will be ample opportunities to enjoy wines that complement holiday meals. The November Mini-Tasting will feature a range of red wines that pair well with holiday feasts. The guests will rate the wines tasted blind in pairs and then discuss their ratings. Overall ratings from each site will be published in the wrap-up article. \nHosts: Mini-Tastings are held at various host sites around Orange County. If you would like to host this event\, please email George at George@ocws.org or phone him at 949.510.5318. You may need to sign up and pay until hosts are selected. Reimbursement will be made for all host sites. \nLocations: Host sites and directions will be announced to those attending approximately one week prior to the event. We try to place you at the location nearest your home or to accommodate your specific site request; however\, your assigned host site is also based on the order in which your sign-up is received in the OCWS office. \nMini-Etiquette: Each person attending brings a potluck dish (appetizer\, entrée\, side dish or dessert) ready to serve a small portion to 18 people. The dish ideally should be designed to match the theme of the tasting. Please coordinate your food selection with your host to assure an appropriate balance of food types served during the evening. \nThere will be a special bottle of wine awarded that evening as a prize for Chef of the Evening. Our winning Chefs of the Evening can have their recipe published on the OCWS website. Please plan on arriving promptly at 6:00 p.m. so the event can get started on time. You are invited to bring your own wine glasses for tasting\, keep in mind the wines are served in flights of two. \nCost: The cost to attend the tasting is $30 for members and $35 for guests. \nWe are planning a maximum of six sites for this mini-tasting\, so the limit is 96 attendees (plus hosts). Due to the high attendance at our Mini-Tasting Programs\, we encourage you to sign up early as sites tend to fill quickly. \nCut-Off/Cancellation/Refunds: The cut-off date for online sign-up is Friday\, November 2. After this date\, please contact George george@ocws.org or the OCWS office to determine availability. The cancellation deadline is November 2 for a refund. After that date\, due to the advance purchase of wines\, you will not receive a refund unless there is a waiting list. \n– Bon Appétit\, George Cravens
URL:https://ocws.org/events/mini-tasting-food-worthy-reds/
LOCATION:Location Announced One Week Prior to Event\, CA\, 92627\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini-Tasting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180707T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180707T210000
DTSTAMP:20260526T143458
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180627T212707Z
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SUMMARY:Gold Medal Mini-Tasting - 2018
DESCRIPTION:The Gold Medal Mini-Tasting is the largest and most popular of the year. It is a chance to taste many of the Gold Medal wines from this year’s Commercial Wine Competition. This tasting will feature different varietals that won Gold Medals\, and we try to obtain as many Four-Star and Chairman’s Award winning wines as possible. This event is always a sell-out\, so please sign up early! \nDish: Each person attending will sign up with their host to bring a potluck dish (appetizer\, entrée\, side dish or dessert) to serve a small portion to 18 people. There will be a special bottle of wine presented that evening as a prize for Chef of the Evening. Our winning Chefs of the Evening can have their recipe published on the OCWS website. \nHosts/Locations: Host sites and directions will be announced to those attending approximately one week prior to the event. We try to place you at the location nearest your home or to accommodate your specific site request; however\, your assigned host site is also based on the order in which your sign-up is received in the OCWS office. \nCost: The cost to attend the tasting is $30 for members and $35 for guests. \nWe are planning a maximum of nine sites for this mini-tasting. Sign-ups will open on Monday\, June 4. Due to the high attendance at our Mini-Tasting Programs\, we encourage you to sign-up early as sites tend to fill quickly. \nThe cut-off date for online sign-up is Friday\, June 29. After that date\, please contact George or the OCWS office to determine availability. Due to the advance purchase of wines\, you will not receive a refund if you cancel after the cancellation deadline of Saturday\, June 30. \n– Bon Appétit\, George Cravens
URL:https://ocws.org/events/gold-medal-mini-tasting-2018/
LOCATION:Location Announced One Week Prior to Event\, CA\, 92627\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini-Tasting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180224T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180224T180000
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SUMMARY:Pinot Noir Mini-Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Pinot Noir is the wine considered by many to be the “holy grail” of wine. This temperamental grape varietal requires warm daytime and cool evening temperatures and is partial to coastal climates. Plantings in California began in the 1940s with a significant push in Sonoma starting in the 1960s. Today\, high quality Pinots are produced in Sonoma\, Mendocino and Santa Barbara Counties of California. \nPinot Noir is a versatile wine. Lighter\, fruitier wines pair well with salmon\, fatty fish\, pasta or roasted chicken. The bigger\, more tannic Pinots pair well with duck\, game birds and stews such as beef bourguignon. \nHosts: Mini-Tastings are held at various host sites around Orange County. If you would like to host this event\, please email George Cravens at George@ocws.org or Bill Redding at Bill@ocws.org or phone Bill at 949.248.1125. You may need to sign up and pay until hosts are selected. Reimbursement will be made for all host sites. \nLocations: Host sites and directions will be announced to those attending approximately one week prior to the event. We try to place you at the location nearest your home or to accommodate your specific site request; however\, your assigned host site is also based on the order in which your sign up is received in the OCWS office. The cost to attend the tasting is $30 for members and $35 for guests. \nDish: Each person attending brings a potluck dish (appetizer\, entrée\, side dish\, or dessert) to serve a small portion to 18 people. The dish ideally should be designed to match the theme of the tasting\, in this case Pinot Noir. Please coordinate your food selection with your host to assure an appropriate balance of food types served during the evening. \nThere will be a special bottle of wine awarded that evening as a prize for Chef of the Evening. Our winning Chefs of the Evening can have their recipe published on the OCWS website. \nWe are planning a maximum of five sites for this Mini-Tasting so the limit is 90 attendees. Due to the high attendance at our Mini-Tasting Programs\, we encourage you to sign up early as sites tend to fill quickly. The cut-off date for online sign up is Monday\, February 19. After this date\, please contact George\, Bill or the OCWS office to determine availability. The cancellation deadline is Friday\, February 16.  Due to the advance purchase of wines\, you will not receive a refund if you cannot attend. \nWe would like to add a special thank you to all of the 2017 hosts for making the OCWS Mini-Tastings such a success. \n– Bon Appetit\, George Cravens\n& Bill Redding  \n 
URL:https://ocws.org/events/pinot-noir-mini-tasting-2/
LOCATION:Location Announced One Week Prior to Event\, CA\, 92627\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini-Tasting
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171111T210000
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SUMMARY:Cabernet Sauvignon Mini-Tasting
DESCRIPTION:The most popular grape among American wine drinkers is Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Sauvignon produces wines with deep\, dark colors that offer complex scents and concentrated flavors ranging from blackberries\, crème de cassis\, black cherries\, boysenberry\, blueberry and chocolate when young\, to fragrances of tobacco\, truffle\, cedar wood\, earth\, lead pencil and leather when mature. \nHosts: Mini-Tastings are held at various host sites around Orange County. If you would like to host this event\, please email Bill Redding at Bill@ocws.org or phone him at 949.248.1125. You may need to sign up and pay until hosts are selected. Reimbursement will be made for all host sites. \nLocations: Host sites and directions will be announced to those attending approximately one week prior to the event. We try to place you at the location nearest your home or to accommodate your specific site request; however\, your assigned host site is also based on the order in which your sign up is received in the OCWS office. \nMini-Etiquette: Each person attending brings a potluck dish (appetizer\, entrée\, side dish or dessert) ready to serve a small portion to 18 people. Ideally\, the dish should be designed to match the theme of the tasting\, in this case Cabernet Sauvignon. Please coordinate your food selection with your host to assure an appropriate balance of food types served during the evening. There will be a special bottle of wine awarded that evening as a prize for Chef of the Evening. Our winning Chefs of the Evening can have their recipe published on the OCWS website. Please plan on arriving promptly at 6:00 p.m. You are invited to bring your own wine glasses for tasting\, keeping in mind the wines are served in flights of two. \nCost: The cost to attend the Mini-Tasting is $30 for members and $35 for guests. \nWe are planning a maximum of five sites for this Mini-Tasting\, so the limit is 90 attendees. Due to the high attendance at our Mini-Tasting Programs\, we encourage you to sign up early\, as sites tend to fill quickly. The cut-off date for online sign up is Sunday\, November 5. After this date\, please contact Bill or the OCWS office to determine availability. The cancellation deadline is Friday\, November 3\, for a refund. After that date\, due to the advance purchase of wines\, you will not receive a refund unless there is a waiting list. \n– Bon Appétit\, Bill Redding and George Cravens \n 
URL:https://ocws.org/events/cabernet-sauvignon-mini-tasting-2/
LOCATION:Location Announced One Week Prior to Event\, CA\, 92627\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini-Tasting,Wine Tasting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171008T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171008T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T143458
CREATED:20170526T185322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170928T192725Z
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SUMMARY:Installation Dinner
DESCRIPTION:The annual Installation Dinner for the Orange County Wine Society will feature a gourmet\, four-course dinner at Yves’ Restaurant.  The evening will begin with a Sparkling Wine reception to allow members to mingle prior to dinner. The OCWS will provide selected wines from our cellar to accompany the meal. Members are welcome to bring a special cellar quality bottle of their own wine (no corkage fees). Due to the wide variety of wines being shared\, members are strongly encouraged to bring their own champagne and wine glasses.  The event will provide members the opportunity to welcome the newly elected Board members as well as honor the hard work of the outgoing Board members. \nMenu\nAppetizers\nHawaiian Lobster Cake\nProscuitto Wrapped Mini Brie\nStuffed Mushroom \nSalad Course\nOrange Pecan Endive\nEuropean greens tossed in a sweet orange vinaigrette\ndressing\, topped with homemade candied pecans\nand crumbled Montrachet chevre cheese\nMain Course\nChoice of one of the following:\nFilet Mignon\nCognac demi glace\, with Cremini & Shiitake mushrooms;\nserved with creamy mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables\nGrouper with Tropical Salsa\nFresh grilled Grouper topped with a topped with a fresh tropical\nfruit\, served on bed of Israeli cous cous with fresh vegetables\nDuck Breast Montmorency\nServed with wild mushroom risotto\nand lightly herbed fresh vegetables\nPoulet con Risotto\nLightly seasoned breast of chicken\, with sun dried tomatoes\,\ncrispy prosciutto\, Cremini mushrooms\, finished with\na touch of cream\, served with mushroom risotto\nDessert\nChoice of one of the following:\nChocolate Lover’s Soufflé\nA decadent chocolate soufflé and chocolate chunks served\nwith chocolate ice cream & a rich chocolate sauce\nBananas Foster\nBananas flamed in a sauce of butter\, brown sugar\, cinnamon\,\nand dark coffee rum served over caramel-sea salt ice cream\nCrème Brûlée\nCreamy custard topped with caramelized sugar\nserved with fresh berries \nThe cost will be $59 for members and $65 for guests\, inclusive of tax and gratuity. Coffee\, tea and soda is available separately for $2.95\, with unlimited refills. \nDo not miss this outstanding and exclusive dining event. Seating will be limited\, so sign up early at ocws.org as this event will be a sell out!  Please wear your name-tag and drink responsibly. \n– Rich Skoczylas & George Cravens\, Event Co-Chairs
URL:https://ocws.org/events/installation-dinner/
LOCATION:Yves’ Restaurant & Wine Bar\, 5753-A East Santa Ana Canyon Road\, Anaheim Hills\, CA\, 92807\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wine Tasting
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