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SUMMARY:Tear Down Courtyard
DESCRIPTION:After 3 1/2 gritty days and through daily obstacle courses of the OC Fair setting up around us\, our Courtyard set-up crew hope that our members and visitors enjoy a way to “Find Your Happy.” We are already making plans for the 50th anniversary for 2026 Courtyard at the OC Fair next year. \nThe efforts of our dedicated set-up crew will help the OCWS earn TWO of our largest sources of annual scholarships and get ready for the servers\, cashiers and stewards that will last throughout our upcoming events. \nNow\, it will all be torn down. We need your help as everything will be stowed away to get ready for next year. It would be helpful if you have a pickup truck. Please be respectful to our neighbor vendors as there will be activity around us. The teardown crew will meet on Monday\, Aug. 18 and moving out Tuesday\, Aug. 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Courtyard.  \nAlso\, we may have the opportunity to purchase the live plants displayed in The Courtyard from Centennial Farm. Please bring cash only and a way to carry them out. You’ll know we took good care of them! \nPlease sign up directly at Les@ocws.org \, so we can plan for ever-changing updates and lunch. Cheers to the entire 2025 Courtyard Committee\, especially our teardown volunteers. \n—Leslie Hodowanec\, Courtyard Teardown Coordinator
URL:https://ocws.org/events/tear-down-courtyard/
LOCATION:Courtyard of the OC Fair Grounds\, 88 Fair Dr.\, Costa Mesa\, CA\, 92626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Courtyard
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SUMMARY:The Courtyard Setup
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URL:https://ocws.org/events/the-courtyard-setup/
LOCATION:Courtyard of the OC Fair Grounds\, 88 Fair Dr.\, Costa Mesa\, CA\, 92626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Courtyard
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210514T183000
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SUMMARY:OCWS Winery Webinar Program—Jeff Runquist Wines
DESCRIPTION:Jeff Runquist has a passion for red wines. His goal in winemaking is: “work very hard to produce balanced wines…wines that will age and become more complex with time\, but wines that can also be enjoyed in their youth.” \nJeff’s wines are characterized by a fruit forward nature in both the aroma and flavor that provides a good representation of the grape used to make the wine. This is followed by a depth\, richness\, and complexity that is enhanced by aging in small oak barrels. The wines finish with a smooth aftertaste where the tannins are soft and mature. As a winemaker\, Jeff works to pack as much flavor and character into a wine as possible without stepping over the line and making a wine so tannic that aging is required to balance and round out the wine. \nInstead of growing his own grapes\, Jeff finds the finest growers growing the right varieties in the best locations and partners with them to provide him with fruit. This enables him the ability to produce wines with a wide variety of flavors and textures from throughout California. \nJeff does not make wine with the expectation that the consumer is going to age it to maximize its enjoyment. Over the past three decades\, he has developed and refined winemaking techniques and protocols to provide a rich\, full flavor without the burden of chalky\, astringent tannins. One of the advantages of managing the tannins in the wine is that they can carry a bit more fruit acid\, and it is this additional acid that helps the wine hold its fruit flavors as it ages. \nWine Ordering Offer: You have the option to order the wines. Proceed to the Jeff Runquist website at  jeffrunquistwines.com. Click on “Wines” and select the three wines for this webinar. These wines will cost $89\,  tax and shipping will be added. The wines to order include: \n2019 Barbera\, Dick Cooper Vineyards\, Amador \n2019 Tempranillo\, Liberty Oaks Vineyard\, Lodi \n2019 Petite Sirah\, Salman Vineyards\, Clarksburg \nMembers have to sign-up for this virtual webinar on our website to watch via Zoom. Sign ups close Wednesday\, May 12 at 5 pm. After you sign-up to attend\, you will receive a confirmation email by Thursday noon\, May 13\, with details to connect. If you cannot find your confirmation\, contact Rich@ocws.org. NOTE: You must sign-up separately on the website to attend this webinar. Buying the wines does NOT sign you up for the webinar. \n– Leslie Hodowanec\, Director\n– Rich Skoczylas\, Director & Winery Program Chair
URL:https://ocws.org/events/winery-webinar-program/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
CATEGORIES:Winery Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leslie Hodowanec":MAILTO:les@ocws.org
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SUMMARY:Winery Webinar Program—Russian River Vineyards
DESCRIPTION:Russian River Vineyards winemaker\, Giovanni “Gio” Balistreri\, will be our featured speaker. He comes from four generations of farmers\, and he would not have it any other way. Gio is a farmer\, first and foremost. \nTo produce great wine\, Gio believes that you must first produce excellent fruit. And it is the essential character and flavor of that fruit\, when it is harvested\, that will determine its potential to become a superior wine. There is no shortcut. You must be there and manage the crop at every step. \nThe Russian River Valley is one of the world’s greatest winemaking regions where true devotees of great wine are familiar with the magic of this valley. So\, just over a decade ago\, he set out to make the most of an incredible environment to make great wine. The Russian River area enjoys warm summer days\, which are important for sugar production in grapes\, and cool night temperatures to preserve the acidity in the grapes. This provides a combination to achieve and maintain the delicate balance of sugar and acid. These attributes\, combined with rich and diverse soil conditions\, make the Russian River Valley a winemaker’s dream for Gio to work his magic. \nWine Ordering Offer: You have the option to order the wines at a 30% discount; tax and shipping fee will be added. This wine sale period extends from March 1 to April 12. \nClick to order Russian River Wines \nThe wines to order ($100 for all three) for the webinar include: \n2019 Chardonnay / Bacigalupi Vineyard \n2017 Pinot Noir / Classic Cuvee \n2016 Red Blend / Confluence \nNOTE: you must sign up separately on the website to attend this webinar on Zoom. Buying the wines does NOT sign you up for the webinar. \nSign-ups close 5 pm on Wednesday\, April 7. After you sign up to attend\, you will receive a confirmation email by Thursday Noon\, April 8 with details to connect. If you cannot find your confirmation\, contact Rich@ocws.org. \n– Leslie Hodowanec\, Director \n– Rich Skoczylas\, Director & Winery Program Chair
URL:https://ocws.org/events/winery-webinar-program-russian-river-vineyards/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
CATEGORIES:Winery Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210312T183000
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SUMMARY:Winery Webinar - Cannonball Wine Company
DESCRIPTION:Our March Winery Webinar introduces a relatively new winery to California—Cannonball Wine Company which started in 2006. Although Cannonball is a newer entry\, it was started by a dynamic team of wine industry veterans who were determined to rock the wine world. Their vision was to make the best California Cabernet under $20. Armed with a belief that wine should be fun\, uninhibited and approachable\, they set out to share a splash of Cannonball Cabernet in every glass. \nLeading as the Cannonball winemaker is veteran Ondine Chattan. Ondine is a passionate Sonoma County winemaker with experience ranging from cult boutique producers to notable household name brands. Her love of the diversity of Sonoma and California at large fuels her enthusiasm for making a range of varietals from Sauvignon Blanc to Cabernet. Ondine takes a hands-on\, multidisciplinary approach to winemaking. \nMembers have to sign-up for this virtual webinar on our website to watch on Zoom. After you sign-up to attend\, you will receive a confirmation email by Thursday noon\, March 11\, with details to connect. If you cannot find the confirmation\, contact Rich@ocws.org. \nOndine will discuss four wines at this webinar. They are: \n2020 Angels & Cowboys Rosé \n2018 Angels & Cowboys Proprietary Red \n2019 Cannonball California Sauvignon Blanc \n2018 Cannonball California Cabernet Sauvignon \nOur members have the option to purchase these wines at a 20% discount using Promotion Code “OC20.” Log onto the Wine Society website to order these wines; tax and shipping will be added. Members may order these wines now through March 31. \nOrder Cannonball Wines \nSelect the wines listed above\, click on “ADD TO CART” and “PROCEED TO CHECKOUT” to complete processing the wine order. Remember to include the “OC20” promotion code. \nNOTE: You must sign up separately on the website to attend this webinar. Buying the wines does NOT sign you up for the webinar. Sign-ups close 5:00 pm on Wednesday\, March 10. \n– Leslie Hodowanec\, Director \n– Rich Skoczylas\, Director & Winery Program Chair
URL:https://ocws.org/events/winery-webinar-cannonball-wine-company/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
CATEGORIES:Winery Program
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SUMMARY:Winery Webinar - Mineral Wines
DESCRIPTION:Our OCWS Winery Webinar for February features Brett Keller from Mineral Wines. \nCombining his passion for minerals with that of wine\, Mineral Wines was founded in 2009 by the Henkel and Keller families\, who grow grapes at the Cherokee Creek Vineyard in Angels Camp. Brett has been making wine in Calaveras County since 2003 and grapes are sourced from their Estate Vineyard which was first planted in 1993 and from various other vineyards\nin Calaveras County. \nBrett studied mining engineering and later viticulture and enology at Fresno State. He fell in love with wine and his wife\, Andrea\, in her hometown of Angels Camp\, the Land of Mark Twain. Brett and his daughter started collecting crystals outside their driveway at the famous Carson Hill Mine. They were awarded Best of Show in Tucson in 2012 and again in 2014\nfor their vivid displays of bentonite. \nEach of their wine varietal labels highlights minerals from their collection\, captured in watercolor by renowned artist\, Frederick Wilda. Besides  collecting award winning minerals\, Mineral Wines has collected nine Gold medals and 15 Silver medals in our last three OCWS competitions. Mineral Wines was going to be one of our Featured Wineries at the OC Fair (cancelled last summer)\, so we are pleased to invite them. \nBrett is offering the OCWS three Bordeaux wines for tasting at a 15% discount and half price for shipping\, which will be reflected in your order at checkout. His discussion includes “Crafting Delicious Meritage Wines” and will also include literature and recipes for finger foods. Log in to Mineralwines.com and use Promo Code OCWS20 at checkout. \n2016 Meritage $32\n2016 Merlot $28\n2017 Cabernet Franc $32 \nMembers will have to sign up on our website for the Mineral Wines Winery Webinar to watch via Zoom. Buying the wines does NOT automatically sign you up for the webinar. If you have any questions\, email Les@ocws.org. \n– Leslie Hodowanec\, Director\n– Rich Skoczylas\, Director and Winery Program Chair
URL:https://ocws.org/events/winery-webinar-mineral-wines/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
CATEGORIES:Winery Program
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SUMMARY:Winery Webinar-Rock Wall Wine Company
DESCRIPTION:We will start the New Year with one of our favorite winemakers\, Shauna Rosenblum. Her Rock Wall Wine Company\, located in the San Francisco East Bay on the decommissioned Alameda Naval Air Base\, produces great wines from grapes taken from the right place as a result of many long-term relationships with acclaimed vineyard owners. \nShauna follows what her late father\, Kent Rosenblum\, started by sourcing grapes from all over California to create a diverse winemaking environment with different styles\, varieties and regional flavor profiles. \nThe spectacular views at Rock Wall are of the San Francisco skyline. But\, their most important feature is being centrally located. Because of this\, they are able to bring Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley\, Zinfandel from Sonoma County\, Petite Sirah from Contra Costa County or Chardonnay from the Santa Lucia Highlands and start processing the grapes very shortly after they are picked. \nMembers have to sign-up for this Winery Webinar on our website to watch via Zoom. Sign-ups close Wednesday\, January 20 at 5 pm. After you sign-up to attend\, you will receive a confirmation email by Thursday at Noon\, January 21\, with details to connect. If you cannot find it\, contact Rich@ocws.org. \nWine Ordering Offer: You have the option to order the wines at a 30% discount; tax and shipping fee will be added. This wine sale period extends from January 1 to January 23. \nClick here to order Rock Wall Wines \nThe wines to be presented will be: \n2018 Sparkling Blanc de Noir \n2017 Russian River Chardonnay \n2018 Maggie’s Vineyard Zinfandel \nUse Promotion Code: OCWPVIP \nNOTE: You must sign up separately on the website to attend our virtual webinars. Buying the wines does NOT sign you up for the webinar.  Sign-ups close 5:00 pm on Wednesday\, January 20. \n– Leslie Hodowanec\, Director\n– Rich Skoczylas\, Director & Winery Program Chair
URL:https://ocws.org/events/winery-webinar-rock-wall-wine-company/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
CATEGORIES:Winery Program
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SUMMARY:Winery Webinar: Bushong Vintage Company
DESCRIPTION:The Orange County Wine Society is immensely proud to welcome Jason Bushong\, proprietor and winemaker of Bushong Vintage Company\, as our Winery Webinar presenter this month. A veteran judge of the OC Fair Commercial Wine Competition and Featured Winery presenter at the OC Fair\, Bushong Vintage Company has consistently been awarded Best of Class\, Double Gold\, and Gold medals. Most recently taking a Double Gold and Best of Class at the 2019 Competition for his 2017 Power\, Corruption\, and Lies\, a Rhone varietal blend. You can check out Bushong’s nine awards garnered at the 2019 Commercial Wine Competition on our WineCompetition.com website. \nBushong Vintage Company was born from Jason’s lifelong passion of winemaking which began as a teenager in Riverside after tasting a bottle of Santa Barbara County Chardonnay. He has now been crafting superior wines from the Central Coast region for over 20 years\, with a focus on unique varietal blocks from vineyards that yield supreme\, quality fruit. His style reflects his winemaking philosophy that wine is the unique culmination of science\, agriculture and art often resulting in crisp\, bright whites\, and rich\, bold reds. \nJason’s passion for wine is only further enriched by his passion for music and art. His tasting room in downtown Paso Robles features an old Star Wars pinball machine and a large collection of vinyl records that tasters are welcome to play and is a must visit when wine tasting in the Paso area. His passion for art is also reflected in his outstanding label art. \nThe wines being highlighted this month are Bushong’s 2018 Ananda (100% Pinot Noir)\, their Institutionalized Red Blend (40% Petite Sirah\, 20% Tannat\, 20% Syrah\, 20% Grenache)\, and the 2018 Power\, Corruption\, and Lies (67% Tannat\, 27% Syrah\, 6% Petite Sirah). \nAlthough it is not required to attend the program (but a definite enhancement to the experience)\, you have the option to order the three wines which Jason will be presenting at a special 50% discounted rate. Included in your purchase along with three full 750 ml bottles\, Jason is including 4 oz. sample bottles of all three wines which you can use to taste and follow along during the Zoom program. To purchase\, order “The OCWS Virtual Event Kit” online at Bushongvintagecompany.com and Use Promotion Code: OCWS20 at checkout. \nPlease note that purchase of the wines does not automatically sign you up for the Zoom program\, so sign up soon on the OCWS website\, as space is limited. For further information regarding receipt of the Zoom link once you have reserved your space\, see the article Where’s My Zoom Link to the Virtual Winery Program? in this edition of The Wine Press and\, if you have any questions\, email Rich@ocws.org. \n– Leslie Hodowanec\, Director\n– Rich Skoczylas\, Director & Winery Program Chair
URL:https://ocws.org/events/winery-webinar-bushong-vintage-company/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
CATEGORIES:Winery Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201120T183000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Winery Program with Big Nose Winery
DESCRIPTION:Please note:  Family members watching the webinar together only need to signup one member to attend this session.  This saves webinar connections for other members. \nThis month\, we will have a presentation by one of the founding members of Big Nose Winery. The Orange County Wine Society is very proud to introduce one of our very own Home Winemakers\, now an award-winning commercial winemaker\, Roger Mattar. \nStarting as amateur winemakers\, two families’ love of winemaking turned them into award-winning commercial winemakers. These are the Mattar & Severs families. Their love for great wine\, its complexity\, flavors and aromas intrigued them to delve into the process by which wonderful grapes emerged into fabulous wines to be shared with friends and family. \nTheir process started after getting their first round of grapes in 2012\, which is when they became home winemakers. Passions exploded and through many trials and errors\, hard work and late nights\, they still managed to have lots of fun. Thus\, Big Nose Wine was created and their dreams became a reality. For their first entry into a commercial competition\, they won two Double Gold awards\, their 2018 Rosé of Malbec (92 points) and 2018 Sauvignon Blanc (93 points). \nMembers can sign-up for the Big Nose Winery virtual seminar on our website to watch via Zoom. After you sign-up to attend\, you will receive a confirmation email with details on connecting. \nYou have the option to order the wines to be presented at a 20% discounted price to us; tax and shipping fee will be added. The wines include: the 2018 Malbec\, 2018 Merlot and the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon. You may order these wines now! Use the link below to order several days in advance to receive them in time for the seminar on November 20. \nOrder Big Nose Wines\nTasting Notes: \n2018 Merlot\, Dry Creek Sonoma\, 13.4% alcohol – Deep ruby color\, violet\, rose\, dark ripe fruit of black cherry\, black figs\, blackberry. Aged 20 months in French oak\, toasted caramel\, leather\, mocha\, spice of nutmeg and clove. Medium plus acidity to compliment silky tannins and long lingering finish. Pairs well with beef\, lamb\, pork roast\, Gorgonzola cheese\, braised dishes with pasta and tomato sauce. \n2018 Malbec\, South Coast\, 13.5% alcohol – Pale ruby color\, first impression is fresh fruit of cherry and strawberry. Aged 18 months in French oak\, with cedar and some dark chocolate and dark espresso flavors. Spice of black pepper and some minerality\, eucalyptus and licorice. Well balance alcohol acidity and tannin. Pairs well with dark meat poultry\, lean red meat\, earthy flavors such as brisket and pork shoulder. Vegetables such as stuffed mushroom\, green bell pepper\, black beans. \n2018 Cabernet Sauvignon\, Paso Robles\, 13% alcohol – Deep ruby color\, rich aroma of blackcurrant\, ripe plum black figs. Aged for 20 months in French oak barrels coffee espresso\, toasted oak\, cinnamon and walnut. Cherry cola\, clove\, sage\, acidity is well balanced with oak tannin giving an elegant finish. Pairs well with fillet of beef\, braised short ribs\, mushroom\, Beef Wellington\, blue cheese\, eggplant parmesan. \n– Leslie Hodowanec\, Director \n– Rich Skoczylas\, Director & Winery Program Chair
URL:https://ocws.org/events/ocws-virtual-winery-program-with-big-nose-winery/
LOCATION:Virtual Winery Program
CATEGORIES:Winery Program
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SUMMARY:Annual Installation Dinner
DESCRIPTION:The OCWS Annual Installation Dinner will feature a gourmet\, four-course dinner. \nThe evening will begin at 5:30 pm with a Champagne reception to be held lakeside to allow members to mingle prior to the dinner. Champagne poured during the reception will be chosen by the OCWS Cellar Master. Members are also welcome to bring a bottle of their own wine for dinner as no corkage fees will be charged. \nThe event will provide members the opportunity to welcome the newly elected Board members as well as honoring the hard work of the outgoing Board members. \nThe cost will be $67 for members and $72 for guests\, inclusive of tax and gratuity. \nDo not miss this outstanding evening. This exclusive dining event has limited seating\, so sign up early as this event will sell out fast. \nSign up on the OCWS website to attend this event. Attendees can self-park in the hotel garage and either get their ticket validated at OCWS check-in or pay $10 for valet parking. \nAs we need to contract the meals with the hotel\, the last day to sign up or cancel and receive a refund is Saturday\, September 28. Any cancellations after this date would be filled and refunded from the waitlist. Please wear your nametag. \nLooking forward to seeing everyone at the Annual Installation Dinner! \n– Leslie Hodowanec\, Event Chair\n– Rich Skoczylas\, Co-chair \nThe evening’s menus are: \nReception Menu \n~ Butler Passed Amuse Bouche ~ \nWild Mushroom Spanakopita \nSonoma Goat Cheese with\nSun Dried Tomato Tapenade Spread on Olive Bread \nShrimp and Rice Noodle Summer Roll with\nGinger and Yuzu Dipping Sauce \nDinner Menu\n(in The Grand Ballroom) \n~ Salad Course ~ \nBaby Mixed Greens with Blueberries\, Glazed Walnuts\,\nGoat Cheese and Champagne Vinaigrette \n~ Entrée Course ~ \n(Choice of one of the following) \nHerb Crusted Breast of Chicken \nCrushed Fingerling Potatoes\, Roasted Baby Vegetables\, \nHerb Oil\, Fennel Orange Reduction \nor \nGrilled Top Sirloin \nChive and Cheddar Twice Baked Potato\, Roasted Shallots\, Baby Carrots\, Fresh Herbs\, Red Wine Demi \nor \nMesquite Grilled Scottish Salmon \nWilted Rainbow Swiss Chard\, Wild Rice\,\nBlistered Heirloom Tomatoes\, Saffron Nage \nor \nWild Mushroom Ravioli \nButternut Squash Puree\, Herb Salad\,\nSage Brown Butter Emulsion \n~ Dessert ~ \n(Choice of one of the following) \nApple Tart \nWith Toasted Almonds and Caramel \nor \nLemon Pudding Cake \nWith Caramel Sauce \nor \nRed Velvet Individual Cakes \nWith Chocolate Syrup \n~ Beverages ~ \nJ Gursey Artisan Coffee\, Decaffeinated Coffee \nand Gourmet Herbal Tea Service
URL:https://ocws.org/events/annual-installation-dinner-2/
LOCATION:Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa\, 3350 Avenue of the Arts\, Costa Mesa\, CA\, 92626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Installation Dinner
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