San Simeon wines are terroir-driven and shaped by unique soils and the Pacific Ocean’s influence, which cools the vineyards at night to give the wines their distinct freshness. The fog and cool air from the sea plays a vital role in their vineyards, where their wines can only be described as…Rugged! Refined! Respected! Their wines […]

San Pasqual Winery, a frequent award-winning winery, is a small, family-owned winery located in La Mesa. Owners, Linda and Mike McWilliams, are relative newcomers to the winery business, beginning in 2009 by establishing San Pasqual Winery. Their tasting room became an instantly popular gathering spot with the community. In 2013, they moved winery operations to […]

There’s a saying that a winery makes wine with the end goal to make good wine. But that simply is not Double Bond…What?!  So, Double Bond doesn’t just make wine. They make that moment you hope for when you open a bottle; the poured anticipation swirling around your glass, then dancing on your palate and […]

Bella Grace started with a pair of serious wine lovers who had the same thought, “What if I quit my job and start a winery?” The owners, husband-and-wife team Charlie and Michael Havill, who were initially involved in engineered products and life insurance and shared the love of winemaking did just that! They purchased land […]

Joel Peterson, winemaker and founder of Once & Future Wine Company will be presenting his wines.

In 1969 Norman and Rosa Lee deLeuze build a little family winery in Napa, California. They named this winery “ZD” and it is still run by the family. They are committed to producing world-class wines, farming organically and providing first-class hospitality to guests. Their passion and dedication to making world-class wine has helped elevate ZD […]

Notre Vue Estate & Winery wines are made in the European style, focusing on finesse and purity and made with low-intervention, clean winemaking styles. “Notre Vue,” which means Our View, is a breathtaking property spanning 710 acres in Windsor, California. They pride themselves as a certified sustainable vineyard and winery producing ultra-premium wines from estate […]

In Italian, “Macchia” means “the spot.” In the Lodi area, Macchia Winery has been earning a reputation as a spot where discriminating vino buffs can find small lots of high-quality vintages at reasonable prices. Macchia has been well aware of the potential for quality that was long ignored by many winemakers outside the area, Macchia […]

Cypher Winery first entered the OC Fair Commercial Wine Competition in 2022 and immediately won a Double Gold Award. Winemaker and Owner Susan A. Mahler (affectionately known as “SAM ZinPunk”) grew up with a solid sense of independence via an adventure-fueled, free-range 70s style childhood. Skiing, dirt biking, and flying with a commercial and instructor […]

Jeff Runquist is well known to produce balanced wines that can be enjoyed in their youth, but will also age and become more complex with time. His wines share a theme with zest and vibrant flavors of fresh fruit reflective of the varietal flavors inherent in the grape. With Jeff’s passion for red wines, he […]

Dinner with winemaker bringing his sparkling and pinot noir wines; members bring their wine also.

Our Winery Program is an opportunity to attend a tasting in our local area by a well-known and established winery or a newer winery just starting, but one that produces outstanding wines. We bring you award-winning wineries so you can taste their wines, learn if you enjoy a particular style and order the wines served that evening.

Our Winery Program is an opportunity to attend a tasting in our local area by a well-known and established winery or a newer winery just starting, but one that produces outstanding wines. We bring you award-winning wineries so you can taste their wines, learn if you enjoy a particular style and order the wines served that evening.

Our Winery Program is an opportunity to attend a tasting in our local area by a well-known and established winery or a newer winery just starting, but one that produces outstanding wines. We bring you award-winning wineries so you can taste their wines, learn if you enjoy a particular style and order the wines served that evening.

Our Winery Program is an opportunity to attend a tasting in our local area by a well-known and established winery or a newer winery just starting, but one that produces outstanding wines. We bring you award-winning wineries so you can taste their wines, learn if you enjoy a particular style and order the wines served that evening

Our Winery Program is an opportunity to attend a tasting in our local area by a well-known and established winery or a newer winery just starting, but one that produces outstanding wines. We bring you award-winning wineries so you can taste their wines, learn if you enjoy a particular style and order the wines served that evening.

Event Cancelled See, Swirl, Smell, Sip & Savor: Introducing the 2020 OCWS Winery Program The Orange County Wine Society starts 2020 with an exceptional Winery Program lineup beginning in January. This annual series promotes the knowledge of winemaking, viticulture, and wine appreciation. It comprises several wine tastings to introduce our members to diverse wines made […]