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SUMMARY:Quarterly Meeting & Potluck
DESCRIPTION:The next winemakers’ quarterly meeting and potluck will be on Saturday\, April 25\, from noon – 4 p.m. Signups are now open on the OCWS website. The Silverado Canyon location will be announced one week prior to the event.\nAll OCWS members are welcome\, you don’t have to be a winemaker to attend. The OCWS member cost to attend is $12 per person. A member can purchase a ticket for a non-member for $18.\nEach attendee or couple is asked to bring a potluck dish (appetizer\, salad\, side dish or dessert) ready to serve a small portion to eight people. Please bring any serving utensils necessary for your dish and a bottle of wine per person (homemade or commercial) to share. Plates\, napkins and tableware will be furnished.\nFor new and aspiring winemakers\, this is your chance to meet\, mingle and learn from our experienced winemakers. We will have a short meeting to discuss the 2026 Home Wine Competition and announce upcoming events.\nAttendance at this event is extremely limited so sign up now. Volunteers are needed to help set up prior to and help clean up after the event. You can sign up to help when you register to attend the event. See you all there. Cheers!\n—Ed Reyes\,\ned@OCWS.org
URL:https://ocws.org/events/quarterly-meeting-potluck/
LOCATION:Location Announced One Week Prior to Event\, CA\, 92627\, United States
CATEGORIES:Homewine,Winemakers
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SUMMARY:Mini-Tasting Wines of the Southern Hemisphere
DESCRIPTION:The Orange County Wine Society (OCWS) is proud to announce its next Mini Tasting Event\, a unique opportunity to explore the Wines of the Southern Hemisphere. On Saturday\, January 31\, 2026\, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM\, wine lovers across Orange County are invited to participate in a special tasting featuring 10 distinct wines from below the equator. \nThis special tasting is dedicated to celebrating the talent and innovation emerging from winemaking regions like Australia\, New Zealand\, South Africa\, Chile\, and Argentina. The curated selection of 10 wines will showcase the diversity of the Southern Hemisphere’s terroir and the artistry of its vintners. \nAttendees will have the chance to sample a wide range of varietals and styles\, from crisp Sauvignon Blancs to bold Malbecs\, all while learning about the trailblazing regions and techniques that are shaping the future of global wine. \nThe evening promises to be a delightful blend of education and enjoyment\, as each group’s host guides participants through the tasting notes and the unique stories of the featured wines. \nThis event stands out by offering an intimate\, “mini-tasting” experience\, with small groups of attendees gathering at private homes throughout the area. This format fosters a relaxed and conversational atmosphere\, allowing for a deeper appreciation of each pour and the unique stories behind these global wines. \nAs with all OCWS Mini Tasting Events\, this gathering will not only be a fantastic social occasion but also a meaningful experience for wine enthusiasts of all levels. Guests are encouraged to bring a potluck dish to share\, creating a communal and festive setting. \nTickets for this popular event sell out quickly\, so members are encouraged to sign up early. Don’t miss this chance to raise a glass to the remarkable wines of the Southern Hemisphere and connect with fellow members in an engaging and memorable setting. For more information and to reserve your spot\, please visit the Orange County Wine Society website.
URL:https://ocws.org/events/mini-tasting-wines-of-the-southern-hemisphere/
LOCATION:Location Announced One Week Prior to Event\, CA\, 92627\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini-Tasting
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SUMMARY:Women Winemakers Mini Tasting
DESCRIPTION:The Orange County Wine Society (OCWS) is proud to announce its next Mini-Tasting\, a unique opportunity to explore the exceptional work of California’s women winemakers. Wine lovers across Orange County are invited to participate in a special tasting featuring 10 distinct California wines 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday\, Nov. 15. This event stands out by offering an intimate\, “mini-tasting” experience\, with small groups of attendees gathering at private homes throughout the area. This format fosters a relaxed and conversational atmosphere\, allowing for a deeper appreciation of each pour and the stories behind the women who crafted them. \nThis special tasting is dedicated to celebrating the talent and innovation of female leaders in the winemaking industry. The curated selection of 10 wines will showcase the diversity of California’s terroir and the artistry of women winemakers from various regions. Attendees will have the chance to sample a wide range of varietals and styles\, from crisp whites to bold reds\, all while learning about the trailblazing women who are shaping the future of California wine. The evening promises to be a delightful blend of education and enjoyment\, as each group’s host guides participants through the tasting notes and the unique stories of the featured winemakers. \nAs with all Mini-Tastings\, this gathering will not only be a fantastic social occasion but also a meaningful experience for wine enthusiasts of all levels. Guests are encouraged to bring a potluck dish to share\, creating a communal and festive setting. Tickets for this popular event sell out quickly\, so members are encouraged to sign up early. Don’t miss this chance to raise a glass to the remarkable women of California wine and connect with fellow members in an engaging and memorable setting. For more information and to reserve your spot\, please visit the OCWS website.
URL:https://ocws.org/events/women-winemakers-mini-tasting/
LOCATION:Location Announced One Week Prior to Event\, CA\, 92627\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini-Tasting
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SUMMARY:October Winemakers Quarterly Meeting and Potluck
DESCRIPTION:The next Winemakers Group quarterly meeting and potluck will be on Saturday\, Oct. 25\, from 1-4 p.m.  The La Habra Heights location will be announced one week prior to the event. All OCWS members are welcome\, you don’t have to be a winemaker to attend. The OCWS member cost to attend is $10 per person. A member can purchase a ticket for a non-member for $15. \nEach attendee\, or couple\, is asked to bring a potluck dish (appetizer\, salad\, side dish or dessert) ready to serve a small portion to eight people. Please bring any serving utensils necessary for your dish and a bottle of wine per person (homemade or commercial) to share. Plates\, napkins and tableware will be furnished. \nWinemakers\, if you just started a batch or two of wine from fresh grapes\, this is a great place to meet with other winemakers and get answers to your winemaking questions. We will also have a short meeting to review the grape harvest and announce upcoming events. \nAttendance at this event is extremely limited so sign up now! Parking is limited and carpooling is encouraged. Volunteers are needed to help direct parking\, set up prior to event and help clean up after. You can sign up to help when you register to attend the event.  I hope to see you there. \nCheers! \n–Ed Reyes\, ed@ocws.org
URL:https://ocws.org/events/october-winemakers-quarterly-meeting-and-potluck/
LOCATION:Location Announced One Week Prior to Event\, CA\, 92627\, United States
CATEGORIES:Winemakers
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SUMMARY:Gold Medal Mini-Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Our most popular Mini Tasting is right around the corner so sign up now! The Gold Medal Tasting provides our members the opportunity to taste 10 Gold or Double Gold Wines selected by the judges at this year’s Commercial Competition. \nThis event is always a sell-out so sign up early to ensure you’re able to have your preferred location\, which are assigned on a first come first serve basis. If you’re interested in hosting please contact Don Mayer at Don.Mayer@ocws.org. \nLocations: Host sites and directions will be announced to those attending approximately one week prior to the event. We try to place you at the location nearest your home or to accommodate your specific site request; however\, your assigned host site is also based on the order in which your sign-up is received in the OCWS office. \nThe cost to attend the tasting is $35 for members and $40 for guests. Dish: Each person/couple attending will sign up with their host site to bring a potluck dish (appetizer\, entrée\, side dish\, or dessert) to serve a small portion to 16-18 people.   There will be a special bottle of wine awarded for the Chef of the Evening (voted on by the attendees of each site).  Our winning Chefs of the Evening can have their recipe published in the WinePress. \nSign-ups will open on July 29th. Due to the high attendance at our Mini-Tasting Programs\, we encourage you to sign-up early as sites tend to fill quickly. Once sign-ups fill up\, please call the OCWS office to be added to the waiting list. \nThe cut-off date for online sign-up is Sept 1. After this date please contact the OCWS office to determine availability. Due to the advance purchase of wines\, you may not receive a refund if you cancel after the cancellation deadline Sept 1\, 2025 (we will try to fill the spots from the waiting list). \nCheers\, \nDon Mayer\, Mini-Tasting Chair
URL:https://ocws.org/events/gold-medal-mini-tasting-6/
LOCATION:Location Announced One Week Prior to Event\, CA\, 92627\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini-Tasting
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SUMMARY:Quarterly Meeting\, Potluck
DESCRIPTION:The next Winemakers Group quarterly meeting and potluck will be on Saturday\, July 5.  The South County beach location will be announced one week prior to the event.  Cost is $10 per person to cover supplies.  All OCWS members are welcome\, you don’t have to be a winemaker to attend. \nEach attendee\, or couple\, is asked to bring a potluck dish (appetizer\, salad\, side dish\, or dessert) ready to serve a small portion to 8 people.  Please bring any serving utensils necessary for your dish and a bottle of wine per person (homemade or commercial) to share.  Plates\, napkins and tableware will be furnished. \nWe’re hoping to taste many of the award-winning wines from the recent OC Fair Home Wine Competition.  Many of our talented winemakers earned double gold and other awards.  For new and aspiring winemakers\, this is your chance to meet\, mingle and learn from our experienced winemakers.  We will also have a short meeting to review the Home Wine Competition and announce upcoming events.  There will be no SO2 testing at the event. \nWinemakers\, did you make wines from grapes purchased through the Winemakers Group?  Bring those wines to the event.  It’s always interesting to taste how differently they turn out.  We all start with grapes from the same vineyard which were harvested at the same time.  Most of us even used the same yeast and yeast additives supplied with the grapes.  The difference in the finished wines is how we processed those grapes after taking them home. \nWhat is your unique winemaking style?  Bring your wines and let’s compare notes. \nAttendance at this event is extremely limited so sign up now!  Volunteers are needed to help set up prior and help clean up after the event.  You can sign up to help when you register to attend the event. \nLimited parking at host site.  Carpooling is recommended \nIf you have questions contact Ed Reyes\, ed@ocws.org .
URL:https://ocws.org/events/quarterly-meeting-potluck-slated-for-july-5/
LOCATION:Location Announced One Week Prior to Event\, CA\, 92627\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wine Tasting,Winemakers
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SUMMARY:How to Identify Wine Defects
DESCRIPTION:As wine afficionados\, we have all experienced this.  We have carefully chosen and ordered a bottle of wine at a restaurant. The waiter returns\, opens it and pours us that first taste. Something about it doesn’t seem quite right but we indicate our approval anyway.  Then as soon as the waiter walks away\, we begin to second guess our decision. Is this really how this wine is supposed to taste? Is that fizzy attribute supposed to be there? Is that musty odor a problem or not? \nIf you’ve ever been in that situation\, you know that uncomfortable feeling and the self-doubt about speaking up.  Should we call the waiter over and send it back?  Is the wine really all that bad?  So you suffer through the evening with something you don’t enjoy. \nTo educate and train our members\, the OCWS is once again offering a workshop to help you identify wine defects. It will be held at the home of OCWS member\, Don Mayer\, in Yorba Linda\, on Sunday\, June 8\, from 2 – 5 pm. \nThis class will give you the knowledge to determine the quality of a wine you are served.  With that knowledge\, you will also gain the confidence to question a wine which doesn’t meet that quality standard. \nIndustry experts acknowledge that with corked bottles\, up to 5% of wine has attributes defined as a defect. However\, restaurant returns do not match those numbers. The reason is that many wine consumers are not confident or adequately trained in recognizing a wine defect. \nIn 2024\, the expert judges at the OCWS Commercial Competition’s rejected 45 bottles. In 2023\, 55 bottles were rejected. These numbers are lower than the industry averages\, however\, they also shipped direct from the winery to our Cellar and did not sit in distributor or store warehouses or on shelves for an extended period of time. \nThis OCWS workshop is designed to take advantage of our competition judges’ expertise. You will get the opportunity to sample the faulty wine rejected by judges and compare it to the fault-free version actually judged. The workshop will be structured to provide a comparison between a “good” and “bad” bottle of the same wine. From this\, you will learn to identify the same attributes that prompts competition judges to reject a bottle of wine. Multiple examples of the same fault will be used so you can confidently identify them. \nThe workshop will be organized into groups so participants can identify the differences between the “good” and “bad” wines and describe the attributes of the defect. If possible\, a variety of wines with different faults will be used giving you more examples of faulty wines. With the knowledge gained from this workshop\, you’ll be able to identify a defective wine and be more confident in calling over that waiter to get a fresh bottle. \nSignups for this workshop are now open on the OCWS website. Light snacks will be served.  Specific address information and other details will be sent to attendees approximately one week prior to the event. \nSpace is limited so sign up today!
URL:https://ocws.org/events/how-to-identify-wine-defects/
LOCATION:Location Announced One Week Prior to Event\, CA\, 92627\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Mini Tasting: French versus Italian Wines
DESCRIPTION:Both France and Italy are recognized around the world for outstanding wines. France is second in the world with the amount of wine consumed per person\, followed closely behind by Italy\, which is ranked third in per person wine consumption. \nFrench wine is often associated with elegance and refinement\, thanks to its centuries-old classifications and strict regulations. Regions like Bordeaux and Burgundy are globally renowned for producing complex\, age-worthy wines\, with Bordeaux excelling in blends of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot\, and Burgundy specializing in Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Additionally\, Champagne\, the sparkling wine from northeastern France\, is a symbol of luxury and celebration worldwide. French winemaking emphasizes terroir—the idea that the land\, climate\, and geography profoundly shape the wine—giving each appellation its distinct identity. \nOn the other hand\, Italian wine stands out for its diversity\, accessibility and deep cultural ties to food. Italy boasts a staggering number of grape varieties\, with over 500 documented indigenous types\, many of which are rarely found outside the country. Iconic regions such as Tuscany and Piedmont produce world-class wines like Chianti\, Brunello di Montalcino\, and Barolo\, while Prosecco from Veneto has become a popular sparkling wine globally. Italian wine is often crafted with a focus on pairing with meals\, as it plays a central role in the country’s culinary traditions. \nFor our next Mini-Tasting\, we will explore five French and five Italian wines to compare and contrast and determine if participants have a preference for one country’s wine over the other. \nIf you are interested in hosting please contact Don Mayer (Don.Mayer0709@gmail.com). If you’d like to request a specific host site or to carpool with another member\, please add a comment on your sign-up. \nLocations: Host sites and directions will be announced to those attending approximately one week prior to the event. We try to place you at the location nearest your home or to accommodate your specific site request; however\, your assigned host site is also based on the order in which your sign-up is received in the OCWS office. The cost to attend the tasting is $35 for members and $40 for guests. \nDish: Each person/couple attending will sign up with their host site to bring a potluck dish (appetizer\, entrée\, side dish or dessert) to serve a small portion for 16 to 18 people. There will be a special bottle of wine that evening as a prize for Chef of the Evening (voted on by the attendees of each site).  Our winning Chefs of the Evening can have their recipe published in The Wine Press. \nWe are planning for seven to eight sites for this Mini-Tasting depending upon the number of Hosts. Sign-ups will open Jan. 15 to facilitate the most efficient guest assignments. We encourage you to sign-up early as sites tend to fill quickly. Once sign-ups fill up\, please call the OCWS office to be added to the waiting list. \nThe cut-off date for online sign-up is Sunday\, Feb. 16. After this date\, please contact the OCWS office to determine availability. Due to the advance purchase of wines\, you may not receive a refund if you cancel after the cancellation deadline Feb. 22 (we will try to fill the spots from the waiting list). \n—Don Mayer\, OCWS Mini-Tasting Chair
URL:https://ocws.org/events/mini-tasting-french-versus-italian-wines/
LOCATION:Location Announced One Week Prior to Event\, CA\, 92627\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini-Tasting
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SUMMARY:Mini-Tasting - Holiday Wines
DESCRIPTION:With the holiday season fast approaching\, there will be ample opportunities to enjoy wines that complement holiday meals. The December Mini-Tasting will feature a range of red wines that pair well with holiday feasts. The guests will rate the wines tasted blind in pairs and then discuss their ratings. Overall ratings from each site will be published in the wrap-up article. Please note that after many years coordinating this event\, George Cravens has handed off the baton. If you are interested in hosting please contact Don Mayer at Don.Mayer0709@Gmail.com. If you’d like to request a specific host site or to carpool with another member\, please add a comment on your sign-up. You may need to sign up and pay until hosts are selected. Reimbursement will be made for all host sites. Locations: Host sites and directions will be announced to those attending approximately one week prior to the event.  We try to place you at the location nearest your home or to accommodate your specific site request; however\, your assigned host site is also based on the order in which your sign-up is received in the OCWS office.  The cost to attend the tasting is $35 for members and $40 for guests. Dish: Each person/couple attending will sign up with their host site to bring a potluck dish (appetizer\, entrée\, side dish\, or dessert) to serve a small portion to 16 to 18 people. There will be a special bottle of wine that evening as a prize for Chef of the Evening (voted on by the attendees of each site). Our winning Chefs of the Evening can have their recipe published in The Wine Press. Please plan on arriving promptly at 6 p.m. so the event can get started on time. Please bring your own wine glasses for tasting; keep in mind the wines are served in flights of two. Sign-ups will open Nov. 1. Due to the high attendance at our Mini-Tasting Programs\, we encourage you to sign-up early as sites tend to fill quickly.  Once sign-ups fill up\, please call the OCWS office to be added to the waiting list. The cut-off date for online sign-up is Wednesday\, Dec. 4\, @8pm. After this date\, please contact the OCWS office to determine availability.  Due to the advance purchase of wines\, you may not receive a refund if you cancel after the Dec. 5th. cancellation deadline (we will try to fill the spots from the waiting list). Cheers\, —Don Mayer\, OCWS Mini-Tasting Chair
URL:https://ocws.org/events/mini-tasting-holiday-wines/
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CATEGORIES:Mini-Tasting
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SUMMARY:Winemakers Quarterly Meeting and Potluck
DESCRIPTION:The next Winemakers Group quarterly meeting and potluck will be held on Saturday\, October 19\, from 1pm to 4pm.  The Yorba Linda meeting location will be announced approximately one week prior to the event.  Cost to attend is $5 per person to cover supplies.  An OCWS member may purchase one $10 ticket for a non-member.  You don’t have to be a winemaker to attend.  All OCWS members are welcome. \nEach attendee\, or couple\, is asked to bring a potluck dish (appetizer\, salad\, side dish\, or dessert) ready to serve a small portion to 8 people.  Please bring any serving utensils necessary for your dish and a bottle of wine per person (homemade or commercial) to share.  Plates\, napkins and tableware will be furnished. \nNew winemakers\, this is an excellent opportunity to see what our group is about.  The grape harvest will be in full swing and I’m sure we’ll be sharing our winemaking experiences along with our wines. \nWinemakers\, our SO2 testing team led by Mike Paz and Ed Petros will be conducting tests for your wines from 10:00am to noon at the potluck location prior to the meeting.  Please email Mike by October 10 at: Michael.winemaker@icloud.com with the number of tests you will need.  Testing will take place only if we get your RSVP’s prior to deadline. \nIt is important we know ahead of time how many tests will be done so we can purchase supplies prior and have them on hand.  Testing fee is $5.00 per sample.  Bring a 100ml sample of each wine\, enough to test twice in case the test needs to be repeated. \nAttendance at this event is limited so sign up now!  If the event fills up\, please call the OCWS office at 714-708-1636 to be put on the waiting list.  Volunteers are needed to help set up prior and help clean up after the event.  You can sign up to help when you purchase your tickets on the OCWS website. \nThis event is scheduled during the harvest season and will take place even whether or not there is a grape pickup that day.  In the event you sign up and cannot attend\, a refund will only be issued if we can fill your spot with someone from the waiting list. \nI hope to see you all there!  Contact Ed Reyes\, ed@ocws.org if you have any questions about the event.
URL:https://ocws.org/events/winemakers-quarterly-meeting-and-potluck-4/
LOCATION:Location Announced One Week Prior to Event\, CA\, 92627\, United States
CATEGORIES:Winemakers
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SUMMARY:New Member Mixer
DESCRIPTION:New Member Mixer \nWe are celebrating new members by inviting them to a free event. At this free OCWS event\, new members can meet other new mem­bers and the Board of Directors as well as learn more about the many events the Orange County Wine Soci­ety has to offer. \n\nDate:    Sunday\, September 15\, 2024\nTime:     1:00 PM to 4:00 PM\nLocation: Yorba Linda area (Exact location will be emailed 3-5 days prior to event)\nAttire: Casual (Event will be outdoors)\nWine\, water\, and light appetizers will be served. \nThis is an invitation only event. \n\nThis event is restricted to new members who joined on or after October 1\, 2023\, and who have not previously attended a new member mixer. The deadline for reservations is Tuesday September 10\, 2024. \nIf you have never logged on to your OCWS account\, your username is the email of the primary member on your account\, and your password is your zip code. You will be prompted to change your password the first time you log on. If you have issues accessing your account\, please contact the OCWS office staff at (714) 708-1636. \nHope to see you there! \nLinda Flemins \nDirector and New Member Mixer Chair \n909-437-9527 \nlindaf@ocws.org \n 
URL:https://ocws.org/events/new-member-mixer-13/
LOCATION:Location Announced One Week Prior to Event\, CA\, 92627\, United States
CATEGORIES:New Member Mixer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240706T130000
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SUMMARY:Winemakers Quarterly Meeting and Potluck
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe next winemakers’ quarterly meeting and potluck will be on Saturday\, July 6\, from 1:00 – 4:00 pm.  Signups are now open on the OCWS website.  The South County beach location will be announced one week prior to the event.  Cost is $5 per person to cover supplies.  All OCWS members are welcome\, you don’t have to be a winemaker to attend. \nEach attendee\, or couple\, is asked to bring a potluck dish (appetizer\, salad\, side dish\, or dessert) ready to serve a small portion to 8 people.  Please bring any serving utensils necessary for your dish and a bottle of wine per person (homemade or commercial) to share.  Plates\, napkins and tableware will be furnished. \nWe’re hoping to taste many of the award-winning wines from the OC Fair Home Wine Competition.  Many of our talented winemakers earned double gold and other awards.  For new and aspiring winemakers\, this is your chance to meet\, mingle and learn from our experienced winemakers.  We will also have a short meeting to review the Home Wine Competition and announce upcoming events. \nWinemakers\, did you get grapes last Autumn or are you processing wines from earlier vintages?  Make sure they stay protected from wine-damaging organisms.  Our SO2 testing team led by Mike Paz will be conducting tests for your wines from 10:00am to noon on the same day and location prior to the potluck meeting. \nPlease email Mike by July 1 at: Michael.winemaker@icloud.com with the number of tests you will need.  It is important we know ahead of time how many tests will be done so we can purchase supplies prior and have them on hand.  Testing fee is $5.00 per sample.  Bring a 100ml sample of each wine\, enough to test twice in case the test needs to be repeated. \nAttendance at this event is extremely limited so sign up now!  Volunteers are needed to help set up prior and help clean up after the event.  You can sign up to help when you register to attend the event.  Contact Ed Reyes\, ed@ocws.org if you have questions.
URL:https://ocws.org/events/winemakers-quarterly-meeting-and-potluck-3/
LOCATION:Location Announced One Week Prior to Event\, CA\, 92627\, United States
CATEGORIES:Winemakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240615T130000
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SUMMARY:Wine Defect Identification Workshop
DESCRIPTION:As wine afficionados\, we have all experienced this.  We have carefully chosen and ordered a bottle of wine at a restaurant. The waiter returns\, opens it and pours us that first taste. Something about it doesn’t seem quite right but we indicate our approval anyway.  Then as soon as the waiter walks away\, we begin to second guess our decision. Is this really how this wine is supposed to taste? Is that fizzy attribute supposed to be there? Is that musty odor a problem or not? \nIf you’ve ever been in that situation\, you know that uncomfortable feeling and the self-doubt about speaking up.  Should we call the waiter over and send it back?  Is the wine really all that bad?  So you suffer through the evening with something you don’t enjoy. \nTo educate and train our members\, the OCWS is offering a new workshop to help you identify wine defects.  It will be held at the home of OCWS member\, Don Mayer\, in Yorba Linda\, on Saturday\, June 15 from 1 – 4 pm. \nThis class will give you the knowledge to determine the quality of a wine you are served.  With that knowledge\, you will also gain the confidence to question a wine which doesn’t meet that quality standard. \nIndustry experts acknowledge that with corked bottles\, up to 5% of wine has attributes defined as a defect.  However\, restaurant returns do not match those numbers. The reason is that many wine consumers are not confident or adequately trained in recognizing a wine defect. \nIn 2022\, the expert judges at the OCWS Commercial Competition’s rejected 55 bottles.  In 2023\, 34 bottles were rejected. These numbers are in line with the industry averages\, which suggest that we\, including competition judges\, will all encounter a bad bottle from time to time. \nThis new OCWS workshop is designed to take advantage of our competition judges’ expertise. You will get the opportunity to sample the faulty wine rejected by judges and compare it to the fault-free version actually judged.  The workshop will be structured to provide a comparison between a “good” and “bad” bottle of the same wine. From this\, you will learn to identify the same attributes that prompts competition judges to reject a bottle of wine.  Multiple examples of the same fault will be used so you can confidently identify them. \nThe workshop will be organized into groups so participants can identify the differences between the “good” and “bad” wines and describe the attributes of the defect. If possible\, a variety of wines with different faults will be used giving you more examples of faulty wines. With the knowledge gained from this workshop\, you’ll be able to identify a defective wine and be more confident in calling over that waiter to get a fresh bottle. \nSignups for this workshop are now open on the OCWS website. Light snacks will be served.  Specific address information and other details will be sent to attendees approximately one week prior to the event. \nSpace is limited so sign up today!
URL:https://ocws.org/events/wine-defect-identification-workshop/
LOCATION:Location Announced One Week Prior to Event\, CA\, 92627\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Wine Tasting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240427T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240427T210000
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SUMMARY:Pinot across California Mini-Tasting
DESCRIPTION:California is known for having a diverse range of excellent wines\, and due to the many different micro-climates\, even a single varietal can produce very different wines across the state. For the April Mini-Tasting\, we are going to explore and compare Pinot Noirs from a number of regions in California.  These may include Carneros\, Russian River\, Monterey County\, San Luis Obispo County\, Santa Barbara County\, Mendocino County and Sonoma. \nHosts:  Mini-Tastings are held at various host sites around Orange County. If you would like to host this event\, please e-mail George Cravens at george@ocws.org or call/text at 949-510-5318. You may need to sign up and pay until hosts are selected. Reimbursement will be made for all host sites. \nLocations: Host sites and directions will be announced to those attending approximately one week prior to the event. We try to place you at the location nearest your home or to accommodate your specific site request; however\, your assigned host site is also based on the order in which your sign-up is received in the OCWS office. The cost to attend the tasting is $35 for members and $40 for guests. \nMini etiquette: Each person attending brings a potluck dish (appetizer\, entrée\, side dish\, or dessert) ready to serve a small portion to 16 people.  Please coordinate your food selection with your host site to assure an appropriate balance of food types served during the evening. There will be a special bottle of wine that evening as a prize for Chef of the Evening.  Our winning Chefs of the Evening can have their recipe published in the OCWS WinePress.  Please plan on arriving promptly at 6 p.m. so the event can get started on time. Please bring your own wine glasses for tasting\, keep in mind the wines are served in flights of two. \nThe cut-off date for online sign-up is Sunday\, April 14. After this date please contact the OCWS office to determine availability\, or to be added to a waiting list. The cancellation deadline is April 14 for a refund. After that date\, due to the advance purchase of wines\, you will not receive a refund unless there is a waiting list. \nNOTE:  If the website says the mini-tasting is sold out\, please call the office to be added to a waiting list.  If we have sufficient demand and host sites\, we may be able to expand the tasting to accommodate more members. \nBon Appetit \n—George Cravens\, OCWS Director
URL:https://ocws.org/events/pinot-across-california-mini-tasting/
LOCATION:Location Announced One Week Prior to Event\, CA\, 92627\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini-Tasting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240413T120000
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SUMMARY:Winemakers Quarterly Meeting and Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Our next winemakers quarterly meeting and potluck will be at the beautiful\, rustic meeting location is in Silverado Canyon.  Exact address will be announced to those who sign up\, approximately one week prior to the event. \nSignups for the meeting are now open on the OCWS website.  Cost to attend is $5 per person for OCWS members.  A member can purchase a ticket for one non-member for $10.  All OCWS members are welcome to attend.  Non-winemakers\, this is an excellent opportunity to see what our group is all about and sample some of the great wines we produce. \nEach attendee\, or couple\, is asked to bring a potluck dish (appetizer\, salad\, side dish\, or dessert) ready to serve a small portion to 8 people.  Please bring any serving utensils necessary for your dish and a bottle of wine per person (homemade or commercial) to share.  Plates\, napkins and tableware will be furnished. \nVolunteers are needed to help set up prior to\, and help clean up after the event.  You can volunteer on the website when you sign up. \nAs a reminder\, there will be no SO2 testing at this meeting.  Testing will be held Saturday\, March 23 in Costa Mesa\, at the home of Ed Petros.  Look for SO2 testing details on the OCWS website.
URL:https://ocws.org/events/winemakers-quarterly-meeting-and-potluck-2/
LOCATION:Location Announced One Week Prior to Event\, CA\, 92627\, United States
CATEGORIES:Winemakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240224T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240224T210000
DTSTAMP:20260524T121800
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SUMMARY:Mini-Tasting - Old World Europe vs. California Wines
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered how California wines compare to wines from their country of origin?  We’ve done tastings of California Pinot Noir and Rhones against ones from France\, but this time\, we’ll expand things a bit to compare Italian\, Spanish and other European wines against a California version of the same varietal. \nGuests will rate the wines tasted blind in pairs\, try to identify with the one that came from California vs. Europe\, and then discuss their ratings. Overall ratings from each site will be published in the wrap-up article. \nHosts:  Mini-Tastings are held at various host sites around Orange County. If you would like to host this event\, please e-mail George Cravens at george@ocws.org or call/text at 949-510-5318. You may need to sign up and pay until hosts are selected. Reimbursement will be made for all host sites. \nLocations: Host sites and directions will be announced to those attending approximately one week prior to the event. We try to place you at the location nearest your home or to accommodate your specific site request; however\, your assigned host site is also based on the order in which your sign-up is received in the OCWS office. The cost to attend the tasting is $35 for members and $40 for guests. \nMini-Etiquette: Each person attending brings a potluck dish (appetizer\, entrée\, side dish\, or dessert) ready to serve a small portion to 16 people. Please coordinate your food selection with your host site to assure an appropriate balance of food types served during the evening. There will be a special bottle of wine that evening as a prize for Chef of the Evening. Our winning Chefs of the Evening can also have their recipe published in the OCWS WinePress. Please plan on arriving promptly at 6 p.m. so the event can get started on time and bring your own wine glasses for tasting — keep in mind the wines are served in flights of two. \nThe cut-off date for online sign-up is Monday\, Feb. 12. After this date please contact the OCWS office to determine availability\, or to be added to a waiting list. The cancellation deadline is Feb. 12\, 2024\, for a refund. After that date\, due to the advance purchase of wines\, you will not receive a refund unless there is a waiting list. \n—George Cravens\, OCWS Director
URL:https://ocws.org/events/mini-tasting-old-world-europe-vs-california-wines/
LOCATION:Location Announced One Week Prior to Event\, CA\, 92627\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini-Tasting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231118T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260524T121800
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SUMMARY:New Member Mixer
DESCRIPTION:This is an invitation only event.  \nIt’s time to Sign-Up for the New Member Mixer!  Attend and meet other new members and the Board of Directors as well as learning more about what the Orange County Wine Society has to offer! \nThis free event is restricted to new members who joined on or after February 1\, 2023 and who have not previously attended a New Member Mixer. \nThis is an invitation only event.  You are invited\, however you must sign-up here.  Deadline for reservations is Monday November 13\, 2023. \nAttendance is limited.  Thereafter a waitlist will be established.  Please call the office at 714-708-1636 to be placed on the waitlist. \nThe location is in Yorba Linda\, CA. The exact location will be emailed 3-5 days prior to the event.  The dress is casual (the event will be indoors). Wine\, water\, and light appetizers will be served.  Please wear your name badge. \nLinda Flemins – Director and New Member Mixer Chair \nLindaF@ocws.org
URL:https://ocws.org/events/new-member-mixer-12/
LOCATION:Location Announced One Week Prior to Event\, CA\, 92627\, United States
CATEGORIES:New Member Mixer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231111T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231111T210000
DTSTAMP:20260524T121800
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SUMMARY:Holiday Mini-Tasting
DESCRIPTION:With the holiday season fast approaching\, there will be ample opportunities to enjoy wines that complement holiday meals. The November Mini-Tasting will feature a range of red wines that pair well with holiday feasts. The guests will rate the wines tasted blind in pairs and then discuss their ratings. Overall ratings from each site will be published in the wrap-up article. \nHosts:  Mini-Tastings are held at various host sites around Orange County.  If you would like to host this event\, please e-mail George Cravens at george@ocws.org or call/text at (949) 510-5318.  You may need to sign up and pay until hosts are selected.  Reimbursement will be made for all host sites. \nLocations: Host sites and directions will be announced to those attending approximately one week prior to the event.  We try to place you at the location nearest your home or to accommodate your specific site request; however\, your assigned host site also is based on the order in which your sign-up is received in the OCWS office. The cost to attend the tasting is $35 for members and $40 for guests. \nMini-tasting etiquette: Each person attending brings a potluck dish (appetizer\, entrée\, side dish\, or dessert) ready to serve a small portion to 16 people. Please coordinate your food selection with your host site to assure an appropriate balance of food types served during the evening. There will be a special bottle of wine that evening as a prize for Chef of the Evening. Our winning Chefs of the Evening can have their recipe published in the OCWS Wine Press. Please plan on arriving promptly at 6 p.m. so the event can get started on time. Please bring your own wine glasses for tasting\, keep in mind the wines are served in flights of two. \nThe cut-off date for online sign-up is Sunday\, Oct. 30. After this date please contact the OCWS office to determine availability\, or to be added to a waiting list. The cancellation deadline is November 3 for a refund. After that date\, due to the advance purchase of wines\, you will not receive a refund unless there is a waiting list. \nBon Appetit! \n—George Cravens\, OCWS Director
URL:https://ocws.org/events/holiday-mini-tasting/
LOCATION:Location Announced One Week Prior to Event\, CA\, 92627\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini-Tasting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230826T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230826T210000
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SUMMARY:Gold Medal Mini-Tasting
DESCRIPTION:The Gold Medal Mini-Tasting is a chance to taste many of the Gold Medal and Double Gold wines from this year’s Commercial Wine Competition. The tasting will feature different varietals that won Gold Medals and we try to obtain as many Double-Gold winners as possible. \nThis event is always a sell-out\, so please sign up early!  NOTE: If you are interested in hosting please contact George Cravens (george@ocws.org). This event is always very popular\, so we will need quite a few hosts. The weather should be nice for an outdoor tasting if you have space.  If you’d like to request a specific host site or to carpool with another member\, please add a comment on your sign-up. \nWhen possible\, the event will be held outside. \nLocations: Host sites and directions will be announced to those attending approximately one week prior to the event. We try to place you at the location nearest your home or to accommodate your specific site request; however\, your assigned host site is also based on the order in which your signup is received in the OCWS office. The cost to attend the tasting is $35 for members and $40 for guests. \nDish: Each person/couple attending will sign up with their host site to bring a potluck dish (appetizer\, entrée\, side dish\, or dessert) to serve a small portion to 16-18 people. There will be a special bottle of wine that evening as a prize for Chef of the Evening (voted on by the attendees of each site). Our winning Chefs of the Evening can have their recipe published in The Wine Press. \nWe are planning for 10 sites for this mini-tasting.  Due to the high attendance at our Mini-Tasting Programs\, we encourage you to sign up early as sites tend to fill quickly. Once sign-ups fill up\, please call the OCWS office to be added to the wait list. \nThe cut-off date for online sign-up is Friday\, Aug. 11. After this date\, please contact the OCWS office to determine availability. Due to the advance purchase of wines\, you will not receive a refund if you cancel after the cancellation deadline: Aug. 14. \nCheers\, \n—George Cravens\, OCWS Director
URL:https://ocws.org/events/60705/
LOCATION:Location Announced One Week Prior to Event\, CA\, 92627\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini-Tasting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230708T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230708T160000
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SUMMARY:Sign Ups Coming for Quarterly Meeting Potluck
DESCRIPTION:The next Winemakers Group quarterly meeting will be on Saturday\, July 8.  Signups will open on the OCWS website in early June.  The beach-area meeting location will be announced approximately two weeks prior to the event. Cost to attend is $5 per person to cover supplies. All OCWS members are welcome to attend. \nAs usual\, this is a potluck event. Attendees are asked to bring a potluck item to share and a bottle of wine per person (commercial or homemade). I’m sure some of the award-winning wines from the Home Wine Competition will be there to taste. For non-winemakers\, this is an excellent opportunity to see what our group is all about and sample some of the great wines we produce. \nWinemakers\, our testing team will be providing SO2 testing for your wines. Watch for an email with more details as the date approaches.
URL:https://ocws.org/events/sign-ups-coming-for-quarterly-meeting-potluck/
LOCATION:Location Announced One Week Prior to Event\, CA\, 92627\, United States
CATEGORIES:Winemakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230506T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230506T210000
DTSTAMP:20260524T121800
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SUMMARY:Pinot Noir Mini Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Many consider Pinot Noir the “holy grail” of wine. This temperamental grape varietal requires warm daytime and cool evening temperatures and is partial to coastal climates. The Burgundy region of France’s Cote-d’Or region is well known for Pinot Noir where only Chardonnay is planted in greater abundance. In California\, plantings began in the 1940s with a significant push in Sonoma starting in the 1960s. Today\, high-quality Pinots are produced in Sonoma\, Mendocino and Santa Barbara counties of California\, as well as in Oregon and Washington. \nWhile Pinot Noir is quite well known as a red wine\, it has three close cousins that are also interesting.  Pinot Grigio/Gris is a very popular white wine. Pinot Blanc is less well known but is an excellent white wine. Pinot Noir is genetically unstable and occasionally a vine will have one or more canes that produce white (Pinot Blanc) grapes. Finally\, Pinot Meunier is one of the three main grape varieties used in Champagne (along with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay). \nPinot Noir has great variation. One of the major factors affecting Pinot Noir is the amount of time spent in oak. From France\, Pinot Noir is rustic\, earthy and acidic. From Sonoma\, it’s lush with rich black cherry flavors and higher in alcohol than French Pinot Noir. \nHosts: Mini-Tastings are held at various host sites around Orange County. If you would like to host this event\, please e-mail George Cravens (george@ocws.org). You may need to sign up and pay until hosts are selected. Reimbursement will be made for all host sites. \nLocations: Host sites and directions will be announced to those attending approximately one week prior to the event. We try to place you at the location nearest your home or to accommodate your specific site request; however\, your assigned host site is also based on the order in which your sign-up is received in the OCWS office. The cost to attend the tasting is $35 for members and $40 for guests. \nDish: Each person/couple attending brings a potluck dish (appetizer\, entrée\, side dish or dessert) to serve a small portion to 18 people. The dish ideally should be designed to match the theme of the tasting\, in this case Pinot Noir. Please coordinate your food selection with your host site to ensure an appropriate balance of food types served during the evening. There will be a special bottle of wine that evening as a prize for Chef of the Evening. Our winning Chefs of the Evening can have their recipe published on the OCWS website. \nWe are planning a maximum of eight sites for this Mini-Tasting so the limit is 112 attendees (plus hosts).  Mini-Tastings tend to be popular\, so we encourage you to sign-up early. The cut-off date for online sign-up is Friday\, April 21. After this date\, please contact the OCWS office to determine availability. The cancellation deadline is Monday\, April 24. \nBon Appetit\, \nGeorge Cravens
URL:https://ocws.org/events/pinot-noir-mini-tasting-4/
LOCATION:Location Announced One Week Prior to Event\, CA\, 92627\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini-Tasting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230304T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230304T210000
DTSTAMP:20260524T121800
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SUMMARY:Rhone Mini-Tasting
DESCRIPTION:NOTE:  The date for the Rhone Wine mini-tasting has changed due to an unforeseen conflict that arose after the January issue of the Winepress was completed and the event had been posted on the OCWS Website.  The Mini-tasting has been rescheduled to Saturday March 4\, 2023. \nFor the upcoming mini-tasting\, we plan to showcase one Rhone white followed by four Rhone red wines. The Rhone region in France has been producing wines since pre-Roman times. \nThe mini-tasting plans to explore a number of the popular varietals and blends the region is known for as well as comparing California wines to similar French wines. \nHosts: Mini-Tastings are held at various host sites around Orange County. If you would like to host this event\, please e-mail George Cravens (george@ocws.org). You may need to sign up and pay until hosts are selected. Reimbursement will be made for all host sites. \nLocations: Host sites and directions will be announced to those attending approximately one week prior to the event. We try to place you at the location nearest your home or to accommodate your specific site request (please add a note on your signup if there is a specific location you would like\, or a group of people you want to attend with). Your assigned host site is also based on the order in which your sign-up is received in the OCWS office. The cost to attend the tasting is $35 for members and $40 for guests. \nDish: Each person attending brings a potluck dish (appetizer\, entrée\, side dish\, or dessert) to serve a small portion to 16 people. The dish ideally should be designed to match the theme of the tasting. Please coordinate your food selection with your host site to assure an appropriate balance of food types served during the evening. There will be a special bottle of wine that evening as a prize for Chef of the Evening. Our winning Chefs of the Evening can have their recipe published on the OCWS website. \nWe are planning a maximum of eight sites for this mini-tasting so the limit is 112 attendees (plus hosts). Due to the high attendance at our Mini-Tasting Programs\, we encourage you to sign-up early as sites tend to fill quickly. If the sign-ups are full on the website\, please call the office to be put on a waiting list. \nDue to the advance purchase of wines\, you will not receive a refund after the cancellation deadline. The cut-off date for online sign-up is Friday\, Feb. 17. After this date\, please contact the OCWS
URL:https://ocws.org/events/rhone-mini-tasting/
LOCATION:Location Announced One Week Prior to Event\, CA\, 92627\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini-Tasting
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SUMMARY:February Winemakers Quarterly Meeting\, Potluck\, SO2 Testing
DESCRIPTION:Signups are now open on the OCWS website for the next Winemakers Group quarterly meeting and potluck.  It will be held on Saturday\, February 25\, 1:00pm to 5:00pm.  We will also have a short meeting to review our programs for the year and announce upcoming events.  Cost to attend is $5 per person to cover supplies.  All OCWS members are welcome\, you don’t need to be a winemaker to attend. \nThe La Habra-area meeting location will be announced approximately 1 week prior to the event.  Due to limited parking at the host site\, attendees are asked to carpool.  There is a nearby park with ample parking where people can meet up and carpool.  Parking details will be provided when the meeting location is announced. \nEach attendee\, or couple\, is asked to bring a potluck dish (appetizer\, salad\, side dish\, or dessert) ready to serve a small portion to 8 people.  Please bring any serving utensils necessary for your dish and a bottle of wine per person (homemade or commercial) to share.  Plates\, napkins and tableware will be furnished.  New winemakers\, this is an excellent opportunity to see what our group is all about and sample some of the great wines we produce. \nWinemakers\, did you get grapes last Autumn or are you processing wines from earlier vintages?  Make sure they stay protected from wine-damaging organisms.  Our SO2 testing team led by Mike Paz will be conducting tests for your wines from 10:00am to noon on the same day and location prior to the potluck meeting.  This continues to be a very important service we do for the group as winemakers need to know how much sulfite to periodically add to the wines for protection against unwanted bacteria and yeast. \nTesting fee is $5 per sample.  Bring a 100ml sample of each wine\, enough to test twice in case the test needs to be repeated.  Please email Mike by February 17th at Michael.winemaker@icloud.com with the number of tests needed and the types of varietals to be tested.  It is important that we know ahead of time how many tests will be done so we can purchase enough supplies prior and have them on hand. \nWe will need some volunteers to help set up prior to and help clean up after the event.  We will also need someone to help with parking control/direction prior to the meeting.  Contact Ed Reyes ed@ocws.org if you can help. \nRemember\, attendance at this event is limited so sign up now!
URL:https://ocws.org/events/february-winemakers-quarterly-meeting-potluck-so2-testing/
LOCATION:Location Announced One Week Prior to Event\, CA\, 92627\, United States
CATEGORIES:Winemakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221210T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221210T210000
DTSTAMP:20260524T121800
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SUMMARY:Holiday Wines & Comfort Foods Mini-Tasting
DESCRIPTION:With the holiday season fast approaching\, there will be ample opportunities to enjoy wines that complement comfort food often enjoyed over the holidays. The December Mini-Tasting will feature a range of Red wines that pair well with these foods. The guests will rate the wines tasted blind in pairs\, and then discuss their ratings. Overall ratings from each site will be published in the wrap-up article. \nThis Mini-Tasting will feature somewhat higher-end wines\, so the cost has increased by $5 to cover the costs. \nHosts: Mini-Tastings are held at various host sites around Orange County. If you would like to host this event\, please e-mail George Cravens at George@ocws.org or call him at 949-510-5318. You may need to sign up and pay until hosts are selected. Reimbursement will be made for all host sites. \nLocations: Host sites and directions will be announced to those attending approximately one week prior to the event. We try to place you at the location nearest your home or to accommodate your specific site request; however\, your assigned host site is also based on the order in which your sign-up is received in the OCWS office. The cost to attend the tasting is $35 for members and $40 for guests. \nMini Overview: Each person/couple attending brings a potluck dish (appetizer\, entrée\, side dish\, or dessert) ready to serve a small portion to 16 people. The dish ideally should be designed to match the theme of the tasting. Please coordinate your food selection with your host site to assure an appropriate balance of food types served during the evening. The attendees will vote on Chef of the Evening\, and a special bottle of wine will be awarded to the winner of the vote. Our winning Chefs of the Evening can have their recipe published on the OCWS website. Please plan on arriving promptly at 6 pm so the event can get started on time. You are invited to bring your own wine glasses for tasting\, keep in mind the wines are served in flights of two. \nWe are planning a maximum of seven sites for this mini-tasting\, so the limit is 98 attendees (plus hosts). Due to the high popularity of our Mini-Tasting Programs\, we encourage you to sign-up early as sites tend to fill quickly. The cut-off date for online sign-up is Monday\, November 21. After this date\, or if the website says no tickets are available\, please contact the OCWS office to be added to the waiting list. If the event fills up quickly\, we will look into adding additional sites and expanding the number of available tickets. The cancellation deadline is Monday\, November 28 for a refund. After that date\, due to the advance purchase of wines\, you will not receive a refund unless there is a waiting list. \n– Bon Appétit\, George Cravens
URL:https://ocws.org/events/holiday-wines-comfort-foods-mini-tasting/
LOCATION:Location Announced One Week Prior to Event\, CA\, 92627\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini-Tasting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221112T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221112T160000
DTSTAMP:20260524T121800
CREATED:20220726T020122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T184629Z
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SUMMARY:Winemakers’ Group Quarterly Meeting & Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Signups are now open for the November Winemakers Group quarterly meeting and potluck.   Cost to attend is $5 per person to cover supplies.  All OCWS members are welcome to attend. \nThe Silverado Canyon-area meeting location will be announced approximately 2 weeks prior to the event.  Due to limited parking at the host site\, attendees are asked to carpool.  There is a remote lot away from the host site with ample parking where people can meet up and carpool.  Parking details will be provided when the meeting location is announced. \nEach attendee\, or couple\, is asked to bring a potluck dish (appetizer\, salad\, side dish\, or dessert) ready to serve a small portion to 8 people.  Please bring any serving utensils necessary for your dish and a bottle of wine per person (homemade or commercial) to share.  Plates\, napkins and tableware will be furnished.  New winemakers\, this is an excellent opportunity to see what our group is all about and sample some of the great wines we produce. \nVolunteers are needed to help set up prior and help clean up after the event.  Contact Ed Reyes at 949-382-9548 if you can help.  As a reminder\, there will be no SO2 testing at this meeting.
URL:https://ocws.org/events/winemakers-group-quarterly-meeting-potluck-2/
LOCATION:Location Announced One Week Prior to Event\, CA\, 92627\, United States
CATEGORIES:Homewine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220827T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220827T210000
DTSTAMP:20260524T121800
CREATED:20220711T080027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220809T152439Z
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SUMMARY:Gold Medal Mini-Tasting
DESCRIPTION:The Gold Medal Mini-Tasting is a chance to taste many of the Gold Medal and Double Gold wines from this year’s Commercial Wine Competition. The tasting will feature different varietals that won Gold Medals and we try to obtain as many Double Gold winners as possible. \nThis event is always a sell-out\, so please sign up early!  NOTE:  If you are interested in hosting\, please contact George Cravens by email at George@ocws.org. If you’d like to request a specific host site or to carpool with another member\, please add a comment on your sign-up. \nWhen possible\, the event will be held outside. \nLocations: Host sites and directions will be announced to those attending approximately one week prior to the event. We try to place you at the location nearest your home or to accommodate your specific site request; however\, your assigned host site is also based on the order in which your sign-up is received in the OCWS office. \nCost: The cost to attend the tasting is $30 for members and $35 for guests. \nDish: Each person/couple attending will sign up with their host site to bring a potluck dish (appetizer\, entrée\, side dish\, or dessert) to serve a small portion to 16-18 people. There will be a special bottle of wine that evening as a prize for Chef of the Evening (voted on by the attendees of each site). Our winning Chefs of the Evening can have their recipe published on the OCWS website. \nWe are planning for ten sites for this Mini-Tasting. Sign-ups will open on Monday\, July 11. Due to the high attendance at our Mini-Tasting programs\, we encourage you to sign-up early as sites tend to fill quickly. Once sign-ups fill up\, please call the OCWS office to be added to the waiting list. \nThe cut-off date for online sign-up is Friday\, August 12. After this date\, please contact the OCWS office to determine availability. Due to the advance purchase of wines\, you will not receive a refund if you cancel after the cancellation deadline of Monday\, August 15. \n– Bon Appétit\, George Cravens
URL:https://ocws.org/events/gold-medal-mini-tasting-4/
LOCATION:Location Announced One Week Prior to Event\, CA\, 92627\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini-Tasting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220514T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220514T210000
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SUMMARY:Rhone Style Wines Mini-Tasting
DESCRIPTION:For the upcoming Mini-Tasting\, we plan to showcase one Rhone white followed by three classic Rhone red varietals (Grenache\, Syrah\, and Mourvedre)\, and examples of the blended result (GSM). We also plan to compare California wines to Old-World (French) examples. \nHosts:  Mini-Tastings are held at various host sites around Orange County. If you would like to host this event\, please email George Cravens at George@ocws.org. You may need to sign up and pay until hosts are selected. Reimbursement will be made for all host sites. \nLocations: Host sites and directions will be announced to those attending approximately one week prior to the event. We try to place you at the location nearest your home or to accommodate your specific site request (please add a note on your signup if there is a specific location you would like\, or a group of people you want to attend with). Your assigned host site is also based on the order in which your sign-up is received in the OCWS office. The cost to attend the tasting is $30 for members and $35 for guests. \nDish: Each person attending brings a potluck dish (appetizer\, entrée\, side dish\, or dessert) to serve a small portion to 16 people. The dish ideally should be designed to match the theme of the tasting. Please coordinate your food selection with your host to assure an appropriate balance of food types served during the evening. There will be a special bottle of wine that evening as a prize for Chef of the Evening. Our winning Chefs of the Evening can have their recipe published on the OCWS website. \nWe are planning a maximum of eight sites for this mini-tasting so the limit is 112 attendees (plus hosts). Due to the high attendance at our Mini-Tasting Programs\, we encourage you to sign up early as sites tend to fill quickly. If the sign-ups are full on the website\, please call the office to be put on a waiting list. \nDue the advance purchase of wines\, you will not receive a refund if you cannot attend. The cut-off date for online sign-up is Monday\, April 29. After this date\, please contact the OCWS office to determine availability. The cancellation deadline is Friday\, May 5\, 2022. \n– Bon Appetit\, George Cravens
URL:https://ocws.org/events/rhone-style-wines-mini-tasting/
LOCATION:Location Announced One Week Prior to Event\, CA\, 92627\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini-Tasting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220409T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220409T170000
DTSTAMP:20260524T121800
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SUMMARY:Winemakers’ Quarterly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The OCWS Winemakers’ Group will be having our Quarterly meeting on April 9th in Yorba Linda. This is a potluck event\, so please bring a food item to feed at least 8 people\, and one bottle of wine per person\, either homemade or commercial. \nThe cost is $5 per person\, to cover supplies. The address will be sent a few days before the meeting. \nTHANK YOU! \nKevin Donnelly and Bill Forsch
URL:https://ocws.org/events/winemakers-quarterly-meeting/
LOCATION:Location Announced One Week Prior to Event\, CA\, 92627\, United States
CATEGORIES:Homewine
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kevin Donnelly":MAILTO:KevinDonnelly@ocws.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220326T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220326T210000
DTSTAMP:20260524T121800
CREATED:20211227T070928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220325T043552Z
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SUMMARY:Syrah/Petite Sirah Mini-Tasting
DESCRIPTION:We haven’t had a Syrah/Petite Sirah Mini-Tasting for quite some time. These two grapes are known for creating very interesting\, food-worthy wines which should pair well with holiday comfort food. \nWhile Petite Sirah is not nearly as widely planted as Syrah\, there are a number of very good examples available\, especially from California. Syrah originated in the Rhone Valley of France\, but is widely planted in Australia and California. We plan to offer examples from different regions to compare. \nThis event may sell out\, so please sign up early!  NOTE:  If you are interested in hosting please contact George Cravens at George@ocws.org. We will keep the sites a bit smaller than in past years\, with 14 guests plus the hosts. \nIf you’d like to request a specific host site or to carpool with another member\, please add a comment on your sign-up. \nNOTE. Per OCWS policy\, all attendees must either have proof of COVID vaccination or a negative COVID test within 72 hours of the event. \nLOCATIONS. Host sites and directions will be announced to those attending approximately one week prior to the event. We try to place you at the location nearest your home or to accommodate your specific site request; however\, your assigned host site is also based on the order in which your sign-up is received in the OCWS office. \nCOST. The cost to attend the tasting is $30 for members and $35 for guests. \nDISH. Each person/couple attending will sign up with their host to bring a potluck dish (appetizer\, entrée\, side dish\, or dessert) to serve a small portion to 16 people.  There will be a special bottle of wine that evening as a prize for Chef of the Evening. Our winning Chefs of the Evening can have their recipes published on the OCWS website. \nWe are planning a maximum of eight sites for this Mini-Tasting. Sign-ups will open on Monday\, January 3. Once sign-ups fill up\, please call the OCWS office to be added to the waiting list. \nThe cut-off date for online sign-up is Friday\, March 11\, 2022. After this date please contact the OCWS office to determine availability. Due to the advance purchase of wines\, you will not receive a refund if you cancel after the cancellation deadline\, which is Tuesday\, March 15\, 2022. \n– Bon Appetit\, George Cravens
URL:https://ocws.org/events/syrah-petite-sirah-mini-tasting/
LOCATION:Location Announced One Week Prior to Event\, CA\, 92627\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini-Tasting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220320T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220320T160000
DTSTAMP:20260524T121800
CREATED:20220125T193349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220125T193839Z
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SUMMARY:New Member Mixer
DESCRIPTION:This is an invitation only free event that is a great way to meet other new members and the Board of Directors as well as learning more about what the OCWS has to offer so you can get the most out of your membership. \nDate:               Sunday\, March 20\, 2022 \nTime:              2:00 to 4:00 p.m. \nLocation:        Yorba Linda area.  The exact location will be emailed to those who have RSVP’d 3-5 days prior to the event \nAttire:              Casual (the event will be indoors). \nWine\, water and light appetizers will be served. \nPlease be sure to wear your name badge. \nThis event is restricted to new members who joined on or after October 1\, 2019 and who have not previously attended a new member mixer.  Attendance is limited according to the maximum occupancy of the venue. \nCONSISTENT WITH CURRENT OCWS POLICY\, PROOF OF VACCINATION WILL BE REQUIRED.   \nRSVP online at www.ocws.org by selecting New Member Mixer under Events. Deadline for reservations is Friday\, March 11\, 2022. \nHope to see you there! \nBrian McDonald – Director and Membership Chair
URL:https://ocws.org/events/new-member-mixer-10/
LOCATION:Location Announced One Week Prior to Event\, CA\, 92627\, United States
CATEGORIES:New Member Mixer
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