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SUMMARY:Winery Program - Eberle Winery
DESCRIPTION:Event Cancelled\, Refunds Will Be Processed\nThe April Winery Program presents a winemaker who was introduced to Bordeaux wines\, studied enology and earned a doctorate degree at UC Davis\, pioneered the Paso Robles Wine Appellation\, and became a star winemaker with an incredible 40+ year legacy. In 2019\, he was awarded the esteemed Robert Mondavi Hospitality Award. This month we are honored to bring you a living legend\, Gary Eberle. \nGary Eberle is considered a pioneer in the Paso Robles wine region. He landed in Paso Robles in the late 1970s with a mindset to produce Cabernet Sauvignon. Settling on 64 acres in the east side\, he released his first Cabernet Sauvignon in 1979 and continues through today to produce fine Cabs that exceed expectations associated with the price. \nEberle’s Cabernet Sauvignon\, Chardonnay\, Syrah\, Zinfandel wines\, and various Rhone varietals have consistently won major awards at the OC Fair Commercial Wine Competition. We will taste several of Gary’s wines this evening that made him a legend. This is one event that is definitely a must attend. \nThe evening we will feature a special sit-down\, three-course dinner. The cost is $53 for members and $58 for guests. \nMembers may bring their own wine to enjoy and share during dinner. Be sure to wear your nametag. \nThe menu for this evening includes: \nStrawberry Salad with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette \nBaby Mixed Spring Greens\, Fresh Strawberries\,\nRed Grapes\, Sun Dried Cranberries\,\nCandied Walnuts and Feta Cheese \nWarm Artisan Breads and Rolls with Sweet Butter \nEntrees (Choose One) \nPetit Top Sirloin \nwith a Mushroom Madeira Sauce\, Potatoes Au Gratin \nand Garlicky Lemon Parmesan Broccoli \nOr \nPanko Crusted Petit Salmon Filet \nwith Tuscan Tomato Sauce\, Wild Rice Pilaf \nand Garlicky Lemon Parmesan Broccoli \nDessert \nNew York Cheesecake \nwith Seasonal Fresh Berries and Wild Strawberry Coulis \nSign up on the OCWS website to attend this event. Attendees can either self-park in the hotel garage and get their ticket validated at OCWS check-in or pay $10 for valet parking. Dinner begins at 6:30 pm with the meeting following about 7:15 pm. \nNew Members. If you joined after our May 2019 tasting and attend your first Winery Program tasting in 2020\, we will gift you with a bottle of wine. \nVolunteers Needed. We need a couple of volunteers to help with check-in. Please indicate you can help when you sign up to attend this event. \nAs we need to contract the meals with the hotel\, the last day to sign up or cancel and receive a refund is Sunday\, April 12. If this event fills earlier\, a waitlist will be taken. Any cancellations after this date would be filled and refunded from the waitlist. \n– Rich Skoczylas\, Winery Program Coordinator
URL:https://ocws.org/events/save-the-date-winery-program-eberle-winery/
LOCATION:Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa\, 3350 Avenue of the Arts\, Costa Mesa\, CA\, 92626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Winery Program
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SUMMARY:Winery Program: Fallbrook Winery
DESCRIPTION:Nestled in the heart of Southern California is Fallbrook Winery. A visit to them is a short drive from Orange County where they rest between the Pacific Coast and the Pala Mesa Mountains and produce the highest quality red and white varietals. The original Fallbrook Winery opened in 1981 and was used primarily for Champagne production through the late 1980s. In the mid 1990s\, the winery started replanting with Bordeaux varietal clones including Cabernet Sauvignon\, Merlot\, Cabernet Franc\, Petit Verdot\, and Malbec. \nThe topography of the region creates an ideal microclimate\, with warm days\, cool nights\, hillside vineyards and decomposed granite soil. The grapes develop the optimal sugar and acid levels needed to create rich\, full-bodied and balanced wines. All red grapes are hand-picked and bin fermented to allow for optimal fermentation conditions. The manual punch downs during fermentation enhance the intensity of the fruit and permit the winemaker greater control over the winemaking process. \nWe are excited to have their Head Winemaker\, Euen Parker\, visit us for this tasting. Euen was educated in New Zealand and France and has consulted throughout Spain and the United States. He has won numerous awards at Fallbrook Winery and is a Judge in the Commercial Wine Competition. \nThe cost of the buffet meal is $40 for members and $45 for guests. \nThis buffet meal includes: \nBeef Stroganoff with Buttered Noodles \nand Seasonal Baby Vegetables \nA salad of Baby Spinach Leaves with Pears\, \nToasted Walnuts & Goat Cheese \nwith Tarragon Vinaigrette \nWarm Artisan Breads and Rolls with Sweet Butter \nWe offer a separate option of a “Heart Healthy” sit-down meal for $45 for members and $50 for guests. This selection includes: \nPan Roasted Local Seabass \nwith Orange Fennel Reduction \nGarbanzo Bean Mash and Seasonal Baby Vegetables \nA salad of Baby Spinach Leaves with Pears\, \nToasted Walnuts & Goat Cheese \nwith Tarragon Vinaigrette \nWarm Artisan Breads and Rolls with Sweet Butter \nSign up on the OCWS website to attend this event. Attendees can either self-park in the hotel garage and get their ticket validated at OCWS check-in or pay $10 for valet parking. Dinner begins at 6:30 pm with the meeting following about 7:15 pm. \nNew Members: If you joined after our May 2019 tasting and you attend your first Winery Program tasting in 2020\, we will gift you with a bottle of wine. \nVolunteers Needed: We need a couple of volunteers to help with check-in. Please indicate you can help when you sign up to attend this event. Members may bring their own wine to enjoy and share during dinner. Be sure to wear your nametag. \nAs we need to contract the meals with the hotel\, the last day to sign up or cancel and receive a refund is Sunday\, March 8. Any cancellations after this date would be filled and refunded from the waitlist. \n– Rich Skoczylas\, Winery Program Coordinator
URL:https://ocws.org/events/save-the-date-winery-program-fallbrook-winery/
LOCATION:Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa\, 3350 Avenue of the Arts\, Costa Mesa\, CA\, 92626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Winery Program
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SUMMARY:Winery Program - Crystal Basin Cellars
DESCRIPTION:Crystal Basin Cellars boasts the best wine production team in the Sierra Foothills who create the most flavorful wines from local fruit. They provide a winetasting experience that is one part fun\, one part information\, and a price-to-value that is second to none. They call this style of service “legendary Foothill hospitality!” \nRed wines at Crystal Basin are crafted from grapes grown within 30 miles of the winery\, in the El Dorado appellation. Growers bring the winery 15 different red grape varieties\, and they process them in their historic facility. The winery\, a 100-year-old building\, has been a pear barn\, a box manufacturing facility and an apple barn—and now it’s a grape barn! In fact\, the building was the second winery to be licensed in El Dorado County after the end of Prohibition. \nEl Dorado grapes were originally planted by the gold miners in the 1850s and 1860s. These hearty vines created a legacy that is followed today to produce the best wines that showcase the amazing flavors created by the soil\, climate and precipitation. Access to such a wide variety of grapes allows Crystal Basin to create varietal wines from individual grapes because they create the most flavorful wines from their unique\, high-altitude growing environment. \nThe cost of the buffet meal remains the same as last year and is $40 for members and $45 for guests. \nThis buffet meal includes: \n\nRoasted Chicken with Mustard\, Fresh Basil and Garlic\, Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Seasonal Heirloom Baby Vegetables\nMixed Baby Greens with Sun Dried Cranberries\, Fresh Raspberries\, Goat Cheese and Glazed Walnuts\n\nWe offer a separate option of a “Heart Healthy” sit-down meal for $45 for members and $50 for guests. \nThe “Heart Healthy” selection includes: \n\nGrilled Branzino on Butternut Squash Puree with Herb Salad\, Roasted Butternut and Squash Hash\nMixed Baby Greens with Sun Dried Cranberries\, Fresh Raspberries\, Goat Cheese and Glazed Walnuts\n\nSign up on the OCWS website to attend this event. Attendees can either self-park in the hotel garage and get their ticket validated at OCWS check-in or pay $10 for valet parking. Dinner begins at 6:30 pm with the meeting following about 7:15 pm. \nNew Members. If you joined after our May 2019 tasting and attend your first Winery Program tasting in 2020\, we will gift you with a bottle of wine. \nVolunteers Needed. We need a couple of volunteers to help with check-in. Please indicate you can help when you sign up to attend this event. \nMembers may bring their own wine to enjoy and share during dinner. Be sure to wear your nametag. \nAs we need to contract the meals with the hotel\, the last day to sign up or cancel and receive a refund is Sunday\, February 2. Any cancellations after this date would be filled and refunded from the waitlist. \n– Rich Skoczylas\, Director & Winery Program Coordinator
URL:https://ocws.org/events/save-the-date-winery-program-crystal-basin-cellars/
LOCATION:Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa\, 3350 Avenue of the Arts\, Costa Mesa\, CA\, 92626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Winery Program
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SUMMARY:Winery Program - Dark Star Cellars
DESCRIPTION:Our 2020 Winery Program starts with Dark Star Cellars\, an award-winning winery in Paso Robles. Dark Star was established in 1994 and is conveniently located two miles west of the 101\, just off of the 46 on Anderson Road. \nVisitors often can run into winemaker Michael Emling pouring at the tasting bar. Mike makes small lots of premium\, hand-crafted wines\, including traditional Bordeaux and Rhône styles\, creative California blends\, and some things not everyone has—Montepulciano\, Tempranillo\, Viognier\, Roussanne\, Rosé of Grenache\, and Port. Their menu presently includes about 20 different varietals and blends. \n \nDark Star is pet and family friendly. Guests can check out their observation beehive\, ax throwing pitch\, free-range chickens\, and winery cats. The knowledgeable owners are friendly\, very welcoming and treat you like family. The cost of the buffet meal remains the same as last year and is $40 for members and $45 for guests. \nThis buffet meal includes: \n\nRoasted Breast of Chicken with Harissa\, Preserved Lemons\, Chickpeas and Mint Orzo Pasta and Charred Asparagus\nGreek Salad with Romaine Lettuce\, Roma Tomatoes\, Kalamata Olives\, Feta Cheese\, Red Onions\, Sun Dried Tomatoes\, House Made Croutons and Basil Lemon Vinaigrette\n\nWe offer a separate option of a “Heart Healthy” sit-down meal for $45 for members and $50 for guests. This selection includes: \n\nGrilled Salmon with Olives\, Capers\, Sun Dried Tomatoes and Fresh Mint\, Quinoa with Fresh Herbs and Charred Asparagus\nGreek Salad with Romaine Lettuce\, Roma Tomatoes\, Kalamata Olives\, Feta Cheese\, Red Onions\, Sun Dried Tomatoes\, House Made Croutons and Basil Lemon Vinaigrette\nSign Up. Sign up on the OCWS website to attend this event. Attendees can either self-park in the hotel garage and get their ticket validated at OCWS check-in or pay $10 for valet parking. Dinner begins at 6:30 pm with the meeting following about 7:15 pm.New Members. If you joined after our May 2019 tasting and attend your first Winery Program tasting in 2020\, we will gift you with a bottle of wine.Volunteers Needed. We will need a couple of volunteers to help with check-in. Please indicate your availability to assist when you sign up to attend this event.\nMembers may bring their own wine to enjoy and share during dinner. Be sure to wear your  nametag. \nAs we need to contract the meals with the hotel\, the last day to sign up or cancel and receive a refund is Sunday\, January 12. Any cancellations after this date would be filled and refunded from the waitlist. \n– Rich Skoczylas\, Director & Winery Program Coordinator
URL:https://ocws.org/events/save-the-date-winery-program-dark-star-cellars/
LOCATION:Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa\, 3350 Avenue of the Arts\, Costa Mesa\, CA\, 92626\, United States
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
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SUMMARY:Winery Program: Monte de Oro Winery
DESCRIPTION:The final Winery Program this year brings to the OCWS another award winner\, Monte De Oro Winery. Their current wine selection\, with numerous awards\, reflects their goal to produce the best possible wine from grapes grown in Temecula Valley. Monte De Oro’s wines are crafted in a style to showcase the true varietal character of each grape variety\, balanced with the fruit-forward territory and subtle influences from extended barrel aging in French\, European and American oak barrels. \nWhat sets Monte De Oro apart is their careful attention to vineyard practices\, such as canopy management and controlling yields\, as well as their delicate handling of the fruit and wine throughout its time in the winery. As a result\, Monte De Oro’s signature wines are elegant\, balanced\, well-structured and integrated\, great with food or by themselves\, and approachable in their youth but having a structure to improve for years to come. When visiting Monte De Oro\, you must try their Bistro and delicious menu of foods to complement their wines (the Bistro is open Thursdays to Sundays). \nNew members who joined after May 2018 and have not yet attended one of the Winery Programs this year have a last chance to attend this event and receive a gift and free bottle of wine. \nThe cost of the buffet meal is $40 for members and $45 for guests. This buffet meal includes: \nTequila lime chicken with Cotija cheese \nMexican style rice \nGrilled spring vegetables with red and green peppers \nSanta Fe salad with baby wild greens\, black bean and\ncorn salad\, roasted red peppers\, tortilla strips and spicy Ranch dressing\nWarm Artisan breads and rolls with sweet butter \nWe offer a separate option of a “Heart Healthy” sit-down meal for $45 for members and $50 for guests. This selection includes: \nGrilled Chile salmon with lime crema \nMexican style rice \nGrilled spring vegetables with red and green peppers \nSanta Fe salad with baby wild greens\, black bean and\ncorn salad\, roasted red peppers\, tortilla strips and spicy Ranch dressing\nWarm Artisan breads and rolls with sweet butter \nSign up on the OCWS website to attend this event. Attendees can either self-park in the hotel garage and get their ticket validated at OCWS check-in or pay $10 for valet parking. Dinner begins at 6:30 pm with the meeting following about 7:15 pm. \nMembers may bring their own wine to enjoy and share during dinner. Be sure to wear your nametag. \nAs we need to contract the meals with the hotel\, the last day to sign up or cancel and receive a refund is Sunday\, May 5. Any cancellations after this date would be filled and refunded from the Wait List. \n– Rich Skoczylas\, Winery Program Coordinator
URL:https://ocws.org/events/winery-program-monte-de-oro-winery/
LOCATION:Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa\, 3350 Avenue of the Arts\, Costa Mesa\, CA\, 92626\, United States
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SUMMARY:Winery Program: Red Soles Winery
DESCRIPTION:How does one come up with a winery name like “Red Soles?” Their logo gives away the answer. Years ago\, thinking of experimenting with their own fruit\, Cheryl Phillips finally convinced her husband Randy to make some wine. Not having any equipment\, the pair crushed that historic first barrel with their own feet. Following a fruitful romp in that first bin of grapes\, Randy and Cheryl stumbled upon the name “Red Soles” while admiring each other’s red\, grape-stained feet. \nToday\, Randy and Cheryl Phillips farm 100 acres of rolling hills and limestone rich soils that provide ultimate growing conditions to produce their award-winning wines and premium grapes to sell to larger wineries. They are a small\, boutique winery producing 2\,000 total cases of Syrah\, Viognier\, Cabernet Sauvignon\, Chardonnay\, Petite Sirah and Zinfandel. Red Soles has won numerous Gold and Silver awards at our Commercial Wine Competition\, and this evening you will have the opportunity to try many of them. \nAs a side venture\, Red Soles was among the very first wineries in Paso Robles to secure a Distilled Spirits Plant permit which allows for making liquor. They have a custom\, handcrafted still imported from Germany and fondly named it “Patience\, my Dear.” With this\, they process wine and distill it into fine brandy. \nThe cost of the buffet meal is $40 for members and $45 for guests. \nThis buffet meal includes: \nBeef Bourguignon with\nbacon\, pearl onions\, carrots and mushrooms\nCreamy mashed potatoes\nRoasted root vegetables\nOrange County salad with mixed baby field greens\,\ncandied walnuts\, endive\, cherry tomato\, balsamic vinaigrette Crunchy sourdough baguettes \nWe offer a separate option of a “Heart Healthy” sit-down meal for $45 for members and $50 for guests. \nThe “Heart Healthy” sit-down meal includes: \nMediterranean salmon cakes with cucumber sauce\nIsraeli cous cous and sautéed brocollini\nOrange County salad with mixed baby field greens\,\ncandied walnuts\, endive\, cherry tomato\, balsamic vinaigrette Warm artisan bread  and rolls with sweet butter \nSign up on the OCWS website to attend this event. Attendees can either self-park in the hotel garage and get their ticket validated at OCWS check-in or pay $10 for valet parking. \nDinner begins at 6:30 pm with the meeting following about 7:15  pm. \nMembers may bring their own wine to enjoy and share during dinner. Be sure to wear your nametag. \nAs we need to contract the meals with the hotel\, the last day to sign up or cancel and receive a refund is Sunday\, April 7. Any cancellations after this date would be filled and refunded from the waitlist. \n– Rich Skoczylas\, Winery Program Coordinator
URL:https://ocws.org/events/winery-program-red-soles-winery/
LOCATION:Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa\, 3350 Avenue of the Arts\, Costa Mesa\, CA\, 92626\, United States
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SUMMARY:Winery Program: Trentadue Winery
DESCRIPTION:Since the beginning of Trentadue Winery in 1969 in the “remote” Alexander Valley of Sonoma County\, their goal  has been to produce affordable\, every day drinking wine without sacrificing quality. The Trentadue wines are products of that credo\, proving that excellence in grape growing and wine making do not require a hefty price tag. Winemaker Miro Tcholakov’s philosophy in a nut shell is to make the best wine possible from the grapes grown on the Trentadue Estate; with the greatest respect given to specific Terroir\, allowing every vintage and variety to express itself without restriction and intervention. \nMiro’s never ending quest is “demystifying” wine by educating and preaching the gospel of simplicity and natural affinity of wine and food to everyday life and anybody’s lifestyle. Trentadue is a special place where\, family\, terroir\, food and wine\, past and present\, take their own unique form and stay in the minds of thousands of winery visitors and loyal Trentadue fans each year. \nThe Orange County Wine Society is proud to bring Trentadue Winery and its award-winning winemaker to our members as part of our Winery Program. It is a great opportunity to taste and purchase their wines from Alexander Valley. \nThe cost of the buffet meal is $40 for members and $45 for guests. This buffet meal includes roasted chicken breast with chicken jus and Herbs de Provence\, marble potatoes\, roasted Brussel sprouts with balsamic glaze and a wedge salad of butter lettuce\, roasted tomatoes\, crispy pancetta\, bleu cheese\, creamy peppercorn dressing with warm Artisan breads and rolls with sweet butter. \nWe offer a separate option of a “Heart Healthy” sit-down meal for $45 for members and $50 for guests. This selection includes grilled Mahi Mahi with fig marmalade\, roasted squash puree\, roasted Brussel sprouts with balsamic glaze and a wedge salad of butter lettuce\, roasted tomatoes\, crispy pancetta\, bleu cheese and shallot vinaigrette dressing with warm Artisan breads and rolls with sweet butter. \nSign up on the OCWS website to attend this event. Attendees can either self-park in the hotel garage and get their ticket validated at OCWS check-in or pay $10 for valet parking. Dinner begins at 6:30 pm with the meeting following about 7:15 pm. \nMembers may bring their own wine to enjoy and share during dinner. Be sure to wear your nametag. \nAs we need to contract the meals with the hotel\, the last day to sign up or cancel and receive a refund is Sunday\, March 10. Any cancellations after this date would be filled and refunded from the waitlist. \n– Rich Skoczylas\, Winery Program Coordinator
URL:https://ocws.org/events/winery-program-trentadue-winery/
LOCATION:Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa\, 3350 Avenue of the Arts\, Costa Mesa\, CA\, 92626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Winery Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190222T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190222T213000
DTSTAMP:20260503T123147
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SUMMARY:Winery Program: Francis Ford Coppola
DESCRIPTION:Francis Ford Coppola Winery brings a “wine wonderland” to Alexander Valley with award-winning wines. Coppola Winery produces more than 40 wines under 10 wine brands and can produce 10\,000 cases of wine per day. François Coordesse\, one of our Commercial Wine Competition judges\, will present the wines this evening. \nSome of the wines produced include: Francis Ford Coppola Reserve – limited production wines that showcase distinctive vineyards from Sonoma’s renowned appellations; Archimedes – offers flamboyant and immensely concentrated wines that have been aged for 24 months in sweet French oak; Director’s wines; Director’s Cut and Diamond Collection among others. This is a historic event to taste several of Coppola’s wines as part of our Winery Program. \nThis will be a special tasting as this winery will provide the featured still wine for the Oscars and Governor’s Ball in Hollywood in March. It will be a “Red Carpet” Extravaganza! We will have an Oscar ballot and award raffle prizes for the submission that guessed the most Oscar winners\, to be announced after the 2019 Academy Awards on Feb 24. Members will learn about Coppola wines and about Francis’s movie career and fun facts. \nThis evening we will feature a special sit-down\, three-course dinner instead of our usual buffet line. The price will be $53 for members and $58 for guests with a choice of two entrée items. \nDinner will start with a baby spring mix salad with cucumbers\, marinated feta cheese\, heirloom cherry tomatoes\, dried figs\, and kalamata olives with a light balsamic vinaigrette. \nOur two dinner entrée choices include: \nPetit Top Sirloin with Béarnaise Sauce\nwith Twice Baked Potato with Chive and Cheddar\nand Root Vegetable Hash \nRoasted Fresh Local Seabass with Pesto Sauce\nwith Herb Roasted Baby Potatoes and\nRoot Vegetable Hash \nDessert:\nRed Velvet Cake with Chocolate Sauce \nSign up on the OCWS website to attend this event. Attendees can either self-park in the hotel garage and get their ticket validated at OCWS check-in or pay $10 for valet parking. Dinner begins at 6:30 pm with the meeting following about 7:15 pm. \nMembers may bring their own wine to enjoy and share during dinner. We do ask that you remove your bottle from the table during the tasting. Be sure to wear your nametag. \nAs we need to contract the meals with the hotel\, the last day to sign up or cancel and receive a refund is Sunday\, February 17. Any cancellations after this date would be filled and refunded from the waitlist. \n– Rich Skoczylas\, Winery Program Coordinator
URL:https://ocws.org/events/winery-program-francis-ford-coppola/
LOCATION:Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa\, 3350 Avenue of the Arts\, Costa Mesa\, CA\, 92626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Winery Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190111T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190111T213000
DTSTAMP:20260503T123147
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SUMMARY:2019 Winery Program: Buttonwood Winery
DESCRIPTION:Buttonwood started as a farm\, then an equestrian facility\, and eventually a vineyard and winery. Its winemaker\, Karen Steinwachs\, started a career working many hours daily in high tech\, high heels\, and power suits in a high-rise tower. After realizing she would rather have fresh air and something more physical\, she became interested in winemaking. Karen met many winemakers and started as a harvester working up to assistant winemaker at Fiddlehead Cellars\, where she honed her skills\, gaining experience and responsibilities. Karen then joined Buttonwood where she crafts old vine fruit into wines of character and distinction. \nLocated in the Los Olivos District of the Santa Ynez Valley\, Buttonwood’s mostly varietal wines are in their Artist Series. The whites are generally pressed whole cluster in stainless steel\, rosés are cold fermented\, reds are barrel fermented and aged in some new oak\, and often produced is a sweet dessert wine or a sparkler. Their Specialty Series produces small lots of “Zingy” Sauvignon Blanc\, a white Bordeaux blend\, and a flagship red Bordeaux blend. \nThe cost of the buffet meal is $40 for members and $45 for guests. This buffet meal includes pan roasted Chicken with a fig demi\, wild rice pilaf\, and purple wax beans with a beet salad of baby arugula\, fresh mint\, shaved red onion and orange segments\, champagne vinaigrette. Warm Artisan breads and rolls with sweet butter are included. \nWe offer a separate option of a “Heart Healthy” sit-down meal for $45 for members and $50 for guests. This meal includes seasonal Salmon with tarragon demi and herb roasted mushrooms\, wild rice pilaf\, and purple wax beans with a beet salad of baby arugula\, fresh mint\, shaved red onion and orange segments\, champagne vinaigrette. Warm Artisan breads and rolls with sweet butter are included. \nSign up on the OCWS website to attend this event. Attendees can either self-park in the hotel garage and get their ticket validated at OCWS check-in or pay $10 for valet parking. Dinner begins at 6:30 pm with the meeting following about 7:15 pm. \nMembers may bring their own wine to enjoy and share during dinner. We do ask that you remove your bottle from the table during the tasting. Be sure to wear your nametag. \nAs we need to contract the meals with the hotel\, the last day to sign up or cancel and receive a refund is Sunday\, January 6. Any cancellations after this date would be filled and refunded from the waitlist. \n– Rich Skoczylas\, Winery Program Coordinator
URL:https://ocws.org/events/2019-winery-program-buttonwood-winery/
LOCATION:Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa\, 3350 Avenue of the Arts\, Costa Mesa\, CA\, 92626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Winery Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181007T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181007T210000
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SUMMARY:Annual Installation Dinner
DESCRIPTION:The annual Installation Dinner for the Orange County Wine Society will feature a gourmet\, four-course dinner at Avenue of the Arts Hotel. \nThe evening will begin with a champagne reception to allow members to mingle prior to the dinner.  The Wine Society will provide selected wines from the OCWS cellar to accompany the meal.  Members are also welcome to bring a bottle of their own wine (no corkage fees). \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 $63.00 for members and $68.00 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. The champagne reception begins at 5:30 pm. \nAs we need to contract the meals with the hotel\, the last day to sign up or cancel and receive a refund is Sunday\, September 30. Any cancellations after this date would be filled and refunded from the Wait List. \nPlease wear your nametag. \n–  Rich Skoczylas\, Dinner Coordinator \nInstallation Dinner Menu \n~ Appetizer Course (all three) ~ \nBacon Wrapped Date \nStuffed with Gorgonzola\, with Chipotle Aioli and Maple Glaze \nCrab Cake with Cilantro Aioli \nGoat Cheese\, Tomato\, Caramelized Onion Tartlet \n~ Salad Course ~ \nSilver Trumpet Salad \nBaby Mixed Greens\, Gold and Red Beets\, Shaved Red Onion\, Grapes\, \nChevre Goat Cheese\, Walnuts and Tarragon-Dijon Vinaigrette \n~ Main Course ~ \n(Choice of one the following) \nBone-In Jidori Chicken Breast \nHerbs de Provence\, Charred Brussel Sprouts\, Marble Potatoes\, Chicken Jus \nOR \nNatural Grass-Fed Beef Short Rib \nBoneless Short Rib\, Celery Root Puree\, Cipollini Onions\, Charred Baby Carrots\, Bordelaise \nOR \nSautéed Salmon Filet \nWilted Spinach\, Bacon and Mushroom Sauté\, Baby Arugula\, Balsamic Glaze \nOR \nWild Mushroom En Croute \nSun Dried Tomato Ragout\, Truffle Cream Sauce \n~ Dessert ~ \n(Choice of one the following) \nWarm Chocolate Cake \nwith Pepper and Lime Macerated Berries \nOR \nEarl Grey Crème Brûlée \nCaramelized Sugar\, Lemon Sugar Cookies\, Candied Lemon Zest \nOR \nAffogato Vanilla Gelato \nwith Espresso Shot\, Chocolate Covered Coffee Beans \n~ Beverages ~ \nJ Gursey Artisan Coffee\, Decaffeinated Coffee \nand Gourmet Herbal Tea Service
URL:https://ocws.org/events/annual-installation-dinner/
LOCATION:Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa\, 3350 Avenue of the Arts\, Costa Mesa\, CA\, 92626\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180511T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180511T213000
DTSTAMP:20260503T123147
CREATED:20171026T171219Z
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SUMMARY:Winery Program: Jeff Runquist Wines
DESCRIPTION:Jeff Runquist has a passion for red wines. He produces 22 different red varietals and has received dozens of medals every year. Jeff wins many competitions from San Francisco to Orange County and at the California State Fair. His wines are awarded either Gold or Double Gold. \nJeff’s wines are easily recognizable with their “R” on the bottles with an exceptional “Z” for his Zinfandel. His wines are balanced and are enjoyed in their youth. As they age\, the wines become more complex. Jeff Runquist winery is located in the heart of the Sierra Foothills. \nFor the first time at a Wine Society tasting\, we bring Jeff Runquist wines to our tasting program. Our members will also have an opportunity to purchase his wines at a great price on this evening. Do not miss out on this occasion! \nWe will be featuring a special sit-down\, three-course dinner instead of our usual buffet offering. The price will be $52 for members and $57 for guests with a choice of two entrée items. \nDinner will start with the Silver Trumpet salad of baby mixed greens\, gold and red beets\, grapes\, Chevre goat cheese\, walnuts\, tarragon-Dijon vinaigrette\, with warm artisan breads and rolls with sweet butter. \nOur two dinner entrée choices include either (i) a grilled petite top sirloin with an Armagnac green peppercorn sauce\, potato au gratin and charred Kabocha squash or (ii) a “Heart Healthy” entrée of pan seared\, herb marinated Branzino with pea puree\, braised kale\, Sumac onions and citrus Gremolata. \nFor dessert\, we will have a Meyer lemon tart with fresh berries. \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 check-in or pay $10 for valet parking. Dinner begins at 6:30 pm with the meeting following at 7:15 pm. \nMembers may bring their own wine to enjoy and share during dinner. We do ask that you remove your bottle from the table during the tasting. Be sure to wear your nametag. \nAs we need to contract the meals with the hotel\, the last day to sign up\, make changes or cancel and receive a refund is Sunday\, May 6. \n– Rich Skoczylas\, Director
URL:https://ocws.org/events/winery-program-jeff-runquist-wines/
LOCATION:Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa\, 3350 Avenue of the Arts\, Costa Mesa\, CA\, 92626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wine Tasting,Winery Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180413T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180413T213000
DTSTAMP:20260503T123147
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SUMMARY:Winery Program: Cottonwood Canyon Winery
DESCRIPTION:Cottonwood Canyon Vineyard & Winery is a premium boutique winery specializing in Chardonnay\, Pinot Noir and Syrah. \nCottonwood’s location is complimented by the near perfect conditions of high humidity\, low temperature wine caves\, allowing them to age wines with minimal human intervention that allows the fruit to showcase its best characteristics naturally. Winemaker Norman Beko is an artist that adopted the simple philosophy that “Mother Nature” knows best when it comes to his wines. \nChardonnay is aged in American oak from Minnesota and the French oak is from four different regions of France. The resulting objective is to add a complexity and diversity of flavors from these barrels without overpowering the benefits of each. There are three primary estate Chardonnays – the Bistro Classic Chardonnay\, the Estate Chardonnay and the Barrel Select Chardonnay. \nPinot Noir is grown with six different grape clones\, five different blocks and multiple planting densities. The grapes are hand harvested and cluster sorted in the field\, the “must” is then cold soaked in small lots. Because of the near perfect conditions of the wine caves\, there is virtually no evaporation of the wine as they age. The distinct characteristics of these elegant Cottonwood grapes show rich berry flavors\, layers of earthiness and a smoky edge making for a truly delicious Pinot Noir! \nThe cost of the buffet meal is $39 for members and $44 for guests. This buffet meal includes Chicken Scallopine in a dry sherry sauce with morels\, green peas\, asparagus\, herb risotto and a spinach salad with baby spinach leaves\, feta cheese\, marinated olives\, fresh strawberries with cucumber-lemon vinaigrette\, warm artisan bread and rolls with sweet butter. \nWe offer a separate option of a “Heart Healthy” sit-down meal for $44 for members and $49 for guests. This selection includes roasted salmon with wilted spinach and mushroom sauté\, topped with baby arugula and balsamic glaze\, brown rice and a spinach salad with baby spinach leaves\, feta cheese\, marinated olives\, fresh strawberries with cucumber-lemon vinaigrette\, warm artisan bread and rolls with sweet butter. \nSign up on the OCWS website to attend this event. Attendees can either self-park in the hotel garage and get their ticket validated at OCWS check-in or pay $10 for valet parking. Dinner begins at 6:30 pm with the meeting following about 7:15 pm. \nMembers may bring their own wine to enjoy and share during dinner. We do ask that you remove your bottle from the table during the tasting. Be sure to wear your OCWS nametag. As we need to contract the meals with the hotel\, the last day to sign up or cancel and receive a refund is Sunday\, April 8. \n– Rich Skoczylas\, Director
URL:https://ocws.org/events/winery-program-cottonwood-canyon-winery/
LOCATION:Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa\, 3350 Avenue of the Arts\, Costa Mesa\, CA\, 92626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wine Tasting,Winery Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180309T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180309T213000
DTSTAMP:20260503T123147
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SUMMARY:Winery Program: Pear Valley Vineyards
DESCRIPTION:Pear Valley is a family owned vineyard and winery located in Paso Robles. They focus on quality with low yields to produce intense flavors. All of the fruit is hand harvested\, immediately sorted and processed at their estate winery while the fruit is still cold and fresh. \nWhen owner Tom Maas was stationed in Germany in the late 1960s on an army base in the midst of a vineyard\, he learned to love both wine and the vineyard. Decades later he was free to pursue his dream of owning and living in a vineyard. He started with 20 acres in 1999\, and now Tom and Kathleen own 113 acres where they dedicate their energy and resources to providing the best environment for growing premium grapes. He operates the vineyards with sustainable farming practices to ensure that the best fruit possible will be grown. \nDuring a Wine Society trip to Paso Robles\, we were fortunate to visit Pear Valley and enjoy a wood-fired oven pizza dinner along with their amazing wines. \nThe cost of the buffet meal is $39 for members and $44 for guests. This buffet meal includes beef stroganoff served with butter noodles and seasonal fresh vegetables\, an Orange County salad of baby mixed greens\, toasted pistachios\, mandarin oranges\, goat cheese\, with a sweet shallot vinaigrette and warm artisan breads and rolls with sweet butter. \nWe offer a separate option of a “Heart Healthy” sit-down meal for $44 for members and $49 for guests. This selection includes shrimp piccata served over whole wheat pasta with sautéed baby spinach\, an Orange County salad of baby mixed greens\, toasted pistachios\, mandarin oranges\, goat cheese\, with a sweet shallot vinaigrette and warm artisan breads and rolls with sweet butter. \nSign up on the OCWS website to attend this event. Attendees can either self-park in the hotel garage and get their ticket validated at OCWS check-in or pay $10 for valet parking. Dinner begins at 6:30 pm with the meeting following about 7:15 pm. \nMembers may bring their own wine to enjoy and share during dinner. We do ask that you remove your bottle from the table during the tasting. Be sure to wear your OCWS nametag. \nAs we need to contract the meals with the hotel\, the last day to sign up or cancel and receive a refund is Sunday\, March 4. \n– Rich Skoczylas\, Director
URL:https://ocws.org/events/winery-program-pear-valley-vineyards/
LOCATION:Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa\, 3350 Avenue of the Arts\, Costa Mesa\, CA\, 92626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wine Tasting,Winery Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180216T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180216T213000
DTSTAMP:20260503T123147
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SUMMARY:Winery Program:  J. Lohr Vineyards
DESCRIPTION:Four decades ago\, with little history or viticultural precedent\, planting on the Central Coast was a gamble. One of a handful of early pioneers\, Jerry Lohr\, was among the first to realize the inherent potential of Monterey and Paso Robles for producing high quality grapes and superb wines. \nJerry chose Monterey County’s Arroyo Seco district for its cool\, windy climate and rocky soils as ideal for Chardonnay\, Riesling\, Valdiguié and Pinot Noir. He recognized the potential of Paso Robles for growing Bordeaux and Rhone varietals\, especially Cabernet Sauvignon – given the area’s rich soils and dramatic temperature swings between warm days and cool nights. The spectacular Carol’s Vineyard (Napa Valley) is planted to Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. \nThe cost of the buffet meal is $39 for members and $44 for guests. This buffet meal includes a grilled breast of chicken with Marsala wine sauce with mushrooms\, parmesan herb risotto\, seasonal baby Heirloom vegetables with a wedge salad of Butter lettuce\, roasted tomatoes\, crispy pancetta\, Bleu Cheese crumbles\, creamy peppercorn dressing and warm artisan breads and rolls with sweet butter. \nWe offer a separate option of a “Heart Healthy” sit-down meal for $44 for members and $49 for guests. This selection includes roasted salmon filet with Bouillabaisse sauce\, chive couscous\, matignon of seasonal vegetables with a wedge salad of Butter lettuce\,  roasted tomatoes\, crispy pancetta\, Bleu Cheese crumbles\, creamy peppercorn dressing and warm artisan breads and rolls with sweet butter. \nDinner begins at 6:30 pm with the meeting following at 7:15 pm. Sign up on the OCWS website to attend. Attendees can either self-park in the hotel garage and get their ticket validated at OCWS check-in or pay $10 for valet parking. \nMembers may bring their own wine to enjoy and share during dinner. We do ask that you remove your bottle from the table during the tasting. Be sure to wear your nametag. \nAs we need to contract the meals with the hotel\, the last day to sign up or cancel and receive a refund is Sunday\, February 11. \n– Rich Skoczylas\, Director
URL:https://ocws.org/events/winery-program-j-lohr-vineyards/
LOCATION:Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa\, 3350 Avenue of the Arts\, Costa Mesa\, CA\, 92626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wine Tasting,Winery Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180112T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180112T213000
DTSTAMP:20260503T123147
CREATED:20171024T222800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180102T174455Z
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SUMMARY:Winery Program: The Hess Collection Winery
DESCRIPTION:Our 2018 Winery Program starts with The Hess Collection Winery from Napa Valley. This winery has history and heritage to build on its foundation with grapes grown on the diverse hillsides of Mt. Veeder. Winemaker Randle Johnson\, having over three decades with the Hess family\, does what it takes to make top quality wines. Vintages are challenging with steep and rocky slopes. The wine making is traditional\, but also innovative to improve on each successive vintage. \nThe wines poured this evening will be from The Hess Collection\, Artezin and Calafia Cellars. Hess wines offers three distinct tiers of wines from Mount Veeder\, from Napa Valley\, and Hess Select\, which sources fruit from the Northern and Central Coasts of California. Hess Wines has distinguished itself as a premium producer of Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. \nArtezin focuses on California’s original heirloom varietals\, including signature Zinfandel and Petite Sirah. These handcrafted wines emphasize pure varietal character. Every bottle highlights the inherent uniqueness of the wine’s terroir in the rugged North Coast\, with a focus on Mendocino. \nCalafia Cellars is a labor of love\, a personal brand and little-known gem of a winery started by Randle and his wife MaryLee in St. Helena. \nThe cost of the buffet meal is $39 for members and $44 for guests. The buffet meal includes a breast of chicken with mustard seed cream sauce\, rosemary roasted pee wee potatoes and charred seasonal vegetables with a California Caesar salad with toasted pepitas\, chopped Romaine\, heirloom cherry tomatoes\, garlic croutons\, Parmesan cheese and creamy Caesar dressing\, and warm artisan breads and rolls. \nWe offer a separate option of a “Heart Healthy” sit-down meal for $44 for members and $49 for guests. This selection includes a pan roasted local Sea Bass with a citrus sauce\, Quinoa\, charred seasonal vegetables\, with a California Caesar salad with toasted pepitas\, chopped Romaine\, heirloom cherry tomatoes\, garlic croutons\, Parmesan cheese and creamy Caesar dressing\, and warm artisan breads and rolls. \nAttendees can self park in the hotel garage and either get their ticket validated at the OCWS check-in or pay $10 for valet parking. Dinner begins at 6:30 pm with the meeting following at 7:15 pm. \nMembers may bring their own wine to enjoy and share during dinner. We do ask that you remove your bottle from the table during the tasting. Be sure to wear your nametag. \nSign up is available on the OCWS website. As we need to contract the meals with the hotel\, the last day to sign up or cancel and receive a refund is Sunday\, January 7. \nAs a side note\, when visiting The Hess Collection winery\, you must visit The Hess Art Collection which houses art collected by Donald Hess. One can have his or her own journey and experience with an art piece or with a glass of Hess wine. \n– Rich Skoczylas\, Director
URL:https://ocws.org/events/winery-program-the-hess-collection-winery/
LOCATION:Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa\, 3350 Avenue of the Arts\, Costa Mesa\, CA\, 92626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wine Tasting,Winery Program
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SUMMARY:Jamieson Ranch Vineyards - Winery Program
DESCRIPTION:The May Winery Program is a unique opportunity to experience a wonderful tasting from one of the premium wineries in Napa. Jamieson Ranch Vineyards is our final Winery Program tasting this year and one with many award winning wines. Winemaker Juan Jose Verdina’s dedication to his craft is absolute. He is a tremendous asset to this winery moving forward to create exceptional wines. \nThis is the last 2017 Winery Program tasting\, but will be one with many award winning wines: \n\nGold: 2014 Double Lariat\, Cabernet Sauvignon\nGold: 2014 Light Horse\, Cabernet Sauvignon\nGold: Silver Spur\, Sauvignon Blanc\nGold & Best of Class: Pinot Noir\, High Priced\, 2013 Reata\, Pinot Noir\n\nLocated in the gateway to Napa Valley\, Jamieson Ranch Vineyards melds time-honored techniques with the modern advances in high-quality wine production to craft an expressive portfolio of wines. The grapes are sourced from their 300 acre estate vineyards\, as well as other exceptional properties throughout Napa Valley and Sonoma County. Their experience comes from over 100 years of farming\, ranching and gracious hospitality. \nVisitors to Jamieson Ranch Vineyards are treated to a hospitality experience like no other in Napa Valley. The property’s relaxed\, ranch atmosphere and welcoming\, knowledgeable staff ensure that guests will be truly transported. Formerly part of General Mariano Vallejo’s Rancho Suscol\, Jamieson Ranch Vineyards is to this day a working ranch\, featuring vineyards\, cattle grazing on the hillsides\, sheep amidst the vines for weed control and an apiary from which estate honey is sourced. \nThis evening we will feature a special sit-down dinner instead of our usual buffet offering. The price will be $50 for members and $55 for guests for either entrée item. \nDinner will begin with the Avenue of the Arts Salad\, consisting of Baby Wild Greens\, Smoked Bacon\, Toasted Pistachios\, Heirloom Tomatoes\, Shaved Manchego Cheese and Herb Vinaigrette\, along with Warm Artisan Rolls and Sweet Butter. \nA dinner entrée option will feature a Grilled Petit Top Sirloin\, with Mushroom Demi-Glace\, Potato Dauphinoise and Seasonal Baby Heirloom Vegetables. \nOur second dinner option will offer a “Heart Healthy” entrée of Baked Crusted Salmon with a Roasted Meyer Lemon Sauce\, Saffron Risotto and Seasonal Baby Heirloom Vegetables. \nDessert will feature warm Apple Tart with Vanilla Ice Cream. \nAttendees can either self-park in the hotel garage and get their ticket validated at OCWS check-in or pay $10 for valet parking. Dinner begins at 6:30 pm with the meeting following approximately 7:30 pm. \nMembers may bring their own wine to enjoy and share during dinner. We do ask that you remove your bottle from the table during the tasting. Be sure to wear your nametag. \nAs we need to contract the meals with the hotel\, the last day to sign up or cancel and receive a refund is Sunday\, May 7. \n– Rich Skoczylas\, Director
URL:https://ocws.org/events/february-winery-program-alexander-valley-vineyards/
LOCATION:Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa\, 3350 Avenue of the Arts\, Costa Mesa\, CA\, 92626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wine Tasting
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SUMMARY:Cass Winery and Seven Angels Cellars Winery Program
DESCRIPTION:Our April Winery Program presents two award-winning wineries from Paso Robles. These two wineries are relatively new and in just a few years\, each one has produced wines loved by the public and acclaimed by their peers. \nCass Vineyard is a newer Paso winery\, opening their doors in 2005. We’re told this occurred after Ted Plemons and Steve Cass became partners over a fancy dinner and a bottle of wine\, then another\, and another. \nCass winemaker\, Sterling Kragten\, will be pouring:\n• 2016 Roussanne\n• 2016 Oasis Rosé\n• 2015 Grenache\n• 2013 Malbec\n• 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon \n \nSeven Angels Cellars started in 2009 after winemaker Greg married Pamela and blended a family of seven children\, their “angels.” It is a family-owned winery producing small lots of exceptional award winning red and white wines. \nThis evening\, Greg and Pamela will be pouring:\n• 2014 Chardonnay\n• 2013 Confession\n• 2013 Chosen One\n• 2013 Petite Sirah \nThe cost of the buffet meal is $37 for members and $42 for guests. Dinner includes a salad of Market Greens with White Cheddar\, Chopped Egg\, Red Onion\, Spiced Pecans\, and Cranberries served with a Balsamic Vinaigrette\, an entrée of Grilled Breast of Chicken Piccata with Lemon Buerre Blanc and Capers\, Whipped Potatoes\, and Sautéed Spinach with Garlic and Slivered Almonds. \nWe offer a separate “Heart Healthy” table-served meal option for $42 for members and $47 for guests. This selection includes a meal of Market Greens with White Cheddar\, Chopped Egg\, Red Onion\, Spiced Pecans\, Cranberries served with a Balsamic Vinaigrette\, an entrée of Grilled Local Seabass\, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes\, and Sautéed Spinach with Garlic and Slivered Almonds. \nAttendees can self-park in the hotel garage and either get their ticket validated at OCWS check-in or pay $10 for valet parking. Dinner begins at 6:30 pm with the meeting following at approximately 7:30 pm. \nMembers may bring their own wine to enjoy and share during dinner. We do ask that you remove your bottle from the table during the tasting. \nSign up is available on the OCWS website. Be sure to wear your nametag. As we need to contract the meals with the hotel\, the last day to sign up or cancel and receive a refund is April 9. \n– Rich Skoczylas\, Director
URL:https://ocws.org/events/cass-winery-and-seven-angels-cellars-winery-program/
LOCATION:Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa\, 3350 Avenue of the Arts\, Costa Mesa\, CA\, 92626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wine Tasting
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SUMMARY:The Brander Vineyard - March Winery Program
DESCRIPTION:The Wine Society is proud to present The Brander Vineyard as the second winery of the 2017 Winery Program series. \nWinemaker Fabian Bravo started his career as an Electrical Engineer working in aerospace. His growing interest in winemaking changed his life. His wine style keeps individual lots of grapes (from specific blocks or sub-blocks in the vineyard) separate during fermentation. This provides a greater variety of options by producing individual lots based on clonal selection or ripeness of the grapes at harvest. Thus\, the finished wines have greater nuance and complexity than would otherwise be possible. \nBrander is situated on 52 acres of land just east of Los Olivos\, property that was purchased by the Brander family in 1974. The site was chosen for its favorable combination of factors: a gently south-facing aspect\, excellent soil\, and a climate ideally suited to growing the grape varieties found in the Bordeaux region of France. The first vines on the property were planted in 1975\, with Sauvignon Blanc\, Cabernet Sauvignon\, Merlot\, and Semillon. \nWinemaker Fabian Bravo wine style keeps individual lots of grapes (from specific blocks or sub-blocks in the vineyard) separate during fermentation. This provides a greater variety of options by producing individual lots based on clonal selection or ripeness of the grapes at harvest. Thus\, the finished wines have greater nuance and complexity than would otherwise be possible. \nFabian has selected the following wines to pour: \n2016 Sauvignon Blanc \n2015 Cuvee Natalie (Sauvignon Blanc\, Pinot Gris\, Riesling) \n2015 au Naturel (Sauvignon Blanc) \n2015 Cuvee Nicolas (Sauvignon Banc\, Semillon) \n2015 Merlot \n2015 Cabernet Sauvignon \n2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve \nThe first Sauvignon Blanc harvest in 1977 won Brander their first gold medal at a major wine competition. In the 2016 OCFEC Commercial Wine Competition\, the Brander 2015 Sauvignon Blanc won the Chairman’s Award. Many other Brander wines have won numerous awards year after year in this Competition. \nThe cost of the buffet meal is $37 for members and $42 for guests. Dinner includes an Orange County Salad of Mesclun Greens with Toasted Pistachios\, Oranges\, Goat Cheese and Sweet Shallot Vinaigrette\, with warm Artisan Rolls and Breads with Sweet Butter\, an entrée of Grilled Breast of Chicken under a White Wine Mustard Cream Sauce\, Wild Rice Pilaf\, and Seasonal Fresh Vegetables. \nWe offer a separate option of a “Heart Healthy” sit-down meal for $42 for members and $47 for guests. The March selection includes table-served Orange County Salad of Mesclun Greens with Toasted Pistachios\, Oranges\, Goat Cheese\, Sweet Shallot Vinaigrette\, along with warm Artisan Rolls\, Breads and Sweet Butter\, an entrée of Grilled Salmon with Orange Fennel Reduction and Baby Arugula\, Wild Rice Pilaf\, and Seasonal Fresh Vegetables. \nAttendees can self-park in the hotel garage and either get their ticket validated at OCWS check-in or pay $10 for valet parking. Dinner begins at 6:30 pm with the meeting following at 7:15 pm. \nMembers may bring their own wine to enjoy and share during dinner. We do ask that you remove your bottle from the table during the tasting. \nSign up is available on the OCWS website. Be sure to wear your nametag. As we need to contract the meals with the hotel\, the last day to sign up or cancel and receive a refund is Sunday\, March 5. \n– Rich Skoczylas\, Director
URL:https://ocws.org/events/the-brander-vineyard-march-winery-program/
LOCATION:Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa\, 3350 Avenue of the Arts\, Costa Mesa\, CA\, 92626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wine Tasting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170210T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170210T210000
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SUMMARY:Alexander Valley Winery Program
DESCRIPTION:The 2017 Winery Program starts with Alexander Valley Vineyards. Their first bottling\, Cabernet Sauvignon\, started on Memorial Day 1968 with two 50-gallon barrels and was rated “surprisingly good.” Since then\, decades of experience tying vineyard and winery together give Alexander Valley Vineyards total control of wine production\, resulting in rich\, complex wines. \nWinemaker Kevin Hall has worked at Sebastiani Vineyards\, R.H. Phillips and wineries in Germany and New Zealand. Kevin’s work experiences gave him irreplaceable insight that he still uses today and easily explains why Kevin’s wines have a traditional old world style. \nKevin uses in-barrel fermentation\, new oak\, and different coopers and wood sources to increase both nuance and complexity of wines. He blends two or more grape varieties or two or more clones of the same variety. His knowledge\, combined with his innate talent\, yields incredible continuity in the flavor profile from vintage to vintage\, with one minor change – the wines just keep getting better and better. \nThe cost of the buffet meal is $37.00 for members and $42.00 for guests. Dinner includes a salad of Baby Mixed Greens with Fresh Raspberries\, Goat Cheese\, Candied Walnuts and Raspberry Vinaigrette\, along with warm Artisan Breads and Rolls with Sweet Butter. An entrée of Beef Stroganoff will be served with Butter and Parsley Noodles\, and Baby Mixed Winter Vegetables. \nWe offer a separate option of a “Heart Healthy” sit-down meal for $42.00 for members and $47.00 for guests. The February selection includes a table-served salad of Baby Mixed Greens with Fresh Raspberries\, Goat Cheese\, Candied Walnuts and Raspberry Vinaigrette\, with an entrée of Sautéed Salmon with Lemon Caper Sauce\, Chive Cous Cous\, and Baby Mixed Winter Vegetables. \nAttendees can self-park in the hotel garage and either get their ticket validated at OCWS check-in or pay $10 for valet parking. Dinner begins at 6:30 pm with the meeting following at 7:15 pm. \nMembers may bring their own wine to enjoy and share during dinner. We do ask that you remove your bottle from the table during the tasting. \nSign up is available on the OCWS website. Be sure to wear your nametag. \nNote: As we need to contract the meals with the hotel\, the last day to sign up or cancel and receive a refund is Sunday\, February 5. \n– Rich Skoczylas\, Director
URL:https://ocws.org/events/alexander-valley-winery-program/
LOCATION:Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa\, 3350 Avenue of the Arts\, Costa Mesa\, CA\, 92626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wine Tasting
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160506T210000
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SUMMARY:May Winery Program 40th Anniversary Tasting
DESCRIPTION:This evening we will have a special sit-down dinner and present gifts to our attendees not offered before in Wine Society tastings. \nKent will present and discuss the following Rock Wall wines: \n2015 Sauvignon Blanc\, Lake County\n2013 Zinfandel\, Harris-Kratka Vineyard\, Alexander Valley\n2014 Zinfandel\, Julies Vineyard\, Russian River Valley\n2014 Zinfandel\, Alegria Vineyard\, Russian River Valley\n2014 Zinfandel\, Rockpile AVA\, Mauritson Vineyard\n2014 Zinfandel\, Monte Rosso Vineyard\, Sonoma Valley\n2013 Papa’s Syrah\n2013 Tannat\, Yolo and Solano Counties\, “The Palindrome”\n2014 The Romancer\n2012 Le Mur De Roche\, Napa Valley \nAttendees can park in the garage and either get their ticket validated at OCWS check-in or pay $10 for valet. Dinner begins at 6:45 pm with the meeting following at 7:30 pm. \nThis evening we will feature a special sit-down dinner instead of our usual buffet line. The price will be $49.00 for members and $55.00 for guests for either entrée item. \nThe sit-down dinner option includes a salad of Baby Mixed Greens\, Goat Cheese\, Candied Walnuts and Fresh Raspberries with Raspberry Vinaigrette\, Warm Artisan Rolls with Sweet Butter. The entrée will be Grilled Flat Iron Steak with Pinot Noir Reduction\, Cipollini Onions and Cremini Mushrooms\, Twice Baked Potato with Cheddar and Chives\, Sautéed Asparagus\, and for Dessert – Apple Tart with Toasted Almonds and Caramel. \nWe will also offer a separate “Heart Healthy” option sit-down meal to include a salad of Baby Mixed Greens\, Goat Cheese\, Candied Walnuts and Fresh Raspberries with Raspberry Vinaigrette\, Warm Artisan Rolls with Sweet Butter. The entrée will be Grilled Salmon with Spring Artichoke\, Wild Mushroom\, Cippolini Onion Ragout\, Spring Herb Beurre Blanc with Edamame Risotto and Spring Vegetables\, and Dessert of Apple Tart with Toasted Almonds and Caramel. \nSign up on the website or use the sign-up sheet in this newsletter and mail it to the OCWS with your check and meal selection. All sign-ups must be received and any cancellations must be made no later than by Friday\, April 29. \nBe sure to bring and wear your name tag. \nMembers may bring their own wine to enjoy and share during the dinner; however\, we do ask that you remove your bottle from the table during the tasting. \n  \n\n	Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.\nNo Fields Found.
URL:https://ocws.org/events/may-winery-program-40th-anniversary-tasting/
LOCATION:Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa\, 3350 Avenue of the Arts\, Costa Mesa\, CA\, 92626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wine Tasting
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