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SUMMARY:Pinot Noir Mini-Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Pinot Noir is the wine considered by many to be the “holy grail” of wine. This temperamental grape varietal requires warm daytime and cool evening temperatures and is partial to coastal climates. The Burgundy region of France’s Cote d’Or region is well known for Pinot Noir where only Chardonnay is planted in greater abundance. In California\, plantings began in the 1940s with a significant push in Sonoma starting in the 1960s. Today high quality Pinots are produced in Sonoma\, Mendocino and Santa Barbara Counties of California\, as well as in Oregon and Washington. \nPinot Noir has great variation. One of the major factors affecting Pinot Noir is the amount of time spent in oak. From France\, Pinot Noir is rustic\, earthy and acidic. From Sonoma\, it’s lush with rich black cherry flavors and higher in alcohol than French Pinot Noir. \nPinot Noir is a versatile wine. Lighter\, fruitier wines pair well with salmon\, fatty fish\, pasta\, or roasted chicken. The bigger\, more tannic Pinots pair well with duck\, game birds\, and stews such as Beef Bourguignon. \nHosts. Mini-Tastings are held at various host sites around Orange County. If you would like to host this event\, please email George Cravens at George@ocws.com. You may need to sign up and pay until hosts are selected. Reimbursement will be made for all host sites. \nLocations. Host sites and directions will be announced to those attending approximately one week prior to the event. We try to place you at the location nearest your home or to accommodate your specific site request; however\, your assigned host site is also based on the order in which your sign-up is received in the OCWS office. \nMini-Etiquette. Each person attending brings a potluck dish (appetizer\, entrée\, side dish\, or dessert) to serve a small portion to 18 people. The dish ideally should be designed to match the theme of the tasting\, in this case Pinot Noir. Please coordinate your food selection with your host to assure an appropriate balance of food types served during the evening. There will be a special bottle of wine awarded that evening to the Chef of the Evening. Our winning Chefs of the Evening can have their recipe published on the OCWS website. \nCost. The cost to attend the tasting is $30 for members and $35 for guests. \nWe are planning a maximum of six sites for this mini-tasting so the limit is 96 attendees (plus hosts). Due to the high attendance at our Mini-Tasting Programs\, we encourage you to sign up early as sites tend to fill quickly. Due the advance purchase of wines\, you will not receive a refund if you cannot attend. \nCut-Off/Cancellation. The cut-off date for online signup is Friday\, February 22. After this date\, please contact the OCWS office to determine availability. The cancellation deadline is Monday\, February 25\, 2018. \n– Bon Appétit\, George Cravens  \n 
URL:https://ocws.org/events/pinot-noir-mini-tasting-3/
LOCATION:Location Announced One Week Prior to Event\, CA\, 92627\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini-Tasting
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SUMMARY:Mini-Tasting: Food-Worthy Reds
DESCRIPTION:Sold Out – Call the office 714 708-1636 to be placed on the waitlist.\nWith the holiday season fast approaching\, there will be ample opportunities to enjoy wines that complement holiday meals. The November Mini-Tasting will feature a range of red wines that pair well with holiday feasts. The guests will rate the wines tasted blind in pairs and then discuss their ratings. Overall ratings from each site will be published in the wrap-up article. \nHosts: Mini-Tastings are held at various host sites around Orange County. If you would like to host this event\, please email George at George@ocws.org or phone him at 949.510.5318. You may need to sign up and pay until hosts are selected. Reimbursement will be made for all host sites. \nLocations: Host sites and directions will be announced to those attending approximately one week prior to the event. We try to place you at the location nearest your home or to accommodate your specific site request; however\, your assigned host site is also based on the order in which your sign-up is received in the OCWS office. \nMini-Etiquette: Each person attending brings a potluck dish (appetizer\, entrée\, side dish or dessert) ready to serve a small portion to 18 people. The dish ideally should be designed to match the theme of the tasting. Please coordinate your food selection with your host to assure an appropriate balance of food types served during the evening. \nThere will be a special bottle of wine awarded that evening as a prize for Chef of the Evening. Our winning Chefs of the Evening can have their recipe published on the OCWS website. Please plan on arriving promptly at 6:00 p.m. so the event can get started on time. You are invited to bring your own wine glasses for tasting\, keep in mind the wines are served in flights of two. \nCost: The cost to attend the tasting is $30 for members and $35 for guests. \nWe are planning a maximum of six sites for this mini-tasting\, so the limit is 96 attendees (plus hosts). Due to the high attendance at our Mini-Tasting Programs\, we encourage you to sign up early as sites tend to fill quickly. \nCut-Off/Cancellation/Refunds: The cut-off date for online sign-up is Friday\, November 2. After this date\, please contact George george@ocws.org or the OCWS office to determine availability. The cancellation deadline is November 2 for a refund. After that date\, due to the advance purchase of wines\, you will not receive a refund unless there is a waiting list. \n– Bon Appétit\, George Cravens
URL:https://ocws.org/events/mini-tasting-food-worthy-reds/
LOCATION:Location Announced One Week Prior to Event\, CA\, 92627\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini-Tasting
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SUMMARY:New Member Mixer
DESCRIPTION:This event is open to new members who have joined on or after May 1\, 2018 and have not previously attended a New Member Mixer. This is a FREE EVENT. It is a great opportunity to meet the Board of Directors\, other new members and learn about the opportunities your OCWS membership offers. \nWine and light appetizers will be served. Please be sure to wear your OCWS membership badge. \nAn RSVP (online sign up) is required. When you sign up online\, you will receive an email confirmation. One week prior to the event you will receive an email with the location details.  If you don’t receive this email\, please call the OCWS office because your RSVP has not been accepted. Only those with a confirmed RSVP will be admitted. \n– Brian McDonald\, Director and Membership Chair
URL:https://ocws.org/events/new-member-mixer-5/
LOCATION:Location Announced One Week Prior to Event\, CA\, 92627\, United States
CATEGORIES:New Member Mixer,Wine Tasting
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SUMMARY:Gold Medal Mini-Tasting - 2018
DESCRIPTION:The Gold Medal Mini-Tasting is the largest and most popular of the year. It is a chance to taste many of the Gold Medal wines from this year’s Commercial Wine Competition. This tasting will feature different varietals that won Gold Medals\, and we try to obtain as many Four-Star and Chairman’s Award winning wines as possible. This event is always a sell-out\, so please sign up early! \nDish: Each person attending will sign up with their host to bring a potluck dish (appetizer\, entrée\, side dish or dessert) to serve a small portion to 18 people. There will be a special bottle of wine presented that evening as a prize for Chef of the Evening. Our winning Chefs of the Evening can have their recipe published on the OCWS website. \nHosts/Locations: Host sites and directions will be announced to those attending approximately one week prior to the event. We try to place you at the location nearest your home or to accommodate your specific site request; however\, your assigned host site is also based on the order in which your sign-up is received in the OCWS office. \nCost: The cost to attend the tasting is $30 for members and $35 for guests. \nWe are planning a maximum of nine sites for this mini-tasting. Sign-ups will open on Monday\, June 4. Due to the high attendance at our Mini-Tasting Programs\, we encourage you to sign-up early as sites tend to fill quickly. \nThe cut-off date for online sign-up is Friday\, June 29. After that date\, please contact George or the OCWS office to determine availability. Due to the advance purchase of wines\, you will not receive a refund if you cancel after the cancellation deadline of Saturday\, June 30. \n– Bon Appétit\, George Cravens
URL:https://ocws.org/events/gold-medal-mini-tasting-2018/
LOCATION:Location Announced One Week Prior to Event\, CA\, 92627\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini-Tasting
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SUMMARY:Winemakers' Summer '18 - Quarterly Meeting & Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Our quarterly meetings are still open to any OCWS member who is interested in making wine\, but we have a new policy for upcoming Quarterly Meetings: we are now going to require signups on the website\, and we will be charging $5 per person to cover expenses\, to include table cloths\, paper plates and plastic ware\, and maybe rental tables\, chairs and canopies. This will also give us a good RSVP system so we know who\, and how many people to expect.  Our next meeting will be in Laguna Beach details of address will be sent a week prior to the meeting. \nPlease bring a food item to feed between 10 to 12 people\, and a bottle of wine\, either homemade or commercial. All OCWS members who are interested in making wine are welcome and encouraged to attend. If you don’t want to make wine\, come learn about the Winemakers’ Group and drink some fabulous wines! \nThe general meeting starts at 1:00 pm\, with Sulfite testing of our members’ wines beginning at 11:00 am. \nSO2 Tests remain $4 per test if booked in advance. \nI look forward to seeing you all there! \nKevin Donnelly
URL:https://ocws.org/events/winemakers-spring-18-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:20180428T130000
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SUMMARY:Winemakers' Spring '18 - Quarterly Meeting & Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Our next Quarterly Meeting and Potluck we are making a change from past meetings. There will be a $5 charge per person to  attend and we will email the address of the location a few days prior to the event.  This location will be in Yorba Linda. \nOur Meetings have been getting larger\, with over 80 people attending\, which is a really large number for most hosting houses. Our events are still open to any OCWS member who is interested in making wine\, but we have a new policy for upcoming Quarterly Meetings: we are now going to require signups on the website\, and we will be charging $5 per person to cover expenses\, to include table cloths\, paper plates and plastic ware\, and maybe rental tables\, chairs and canopies. This will also give us a good RSVP system so we know who\, and how many people to expect. \nPlease bring a food item to feed between 10 to 12 people\, and a bottle of wine\, either homemade or commercial. All OCWS members who are interested in making wine are welcome and encouraged to attend. If you don’t want to make wine\, come learn about the Winemakers’ Group and drink some fabulous wines! \nThe general meeting starts at 1:00 pm\, with Sulfite testing of our members’ wines beginning at 11:00 am. This is a Potluck event\, and we ask everyone or couple to bring a food item to serve 10-12 people\, and one bottle of wine per person\, either homemade or commercial. \nSO2 Tests remain $4 per test if booked in advance. \nI look forward to seeing you all there! \nKevin Donnelly
URL:https://ocws.org/events/winemakers-spring-18-quarterly-meeting-potluck/
LOCATION:Location Announced One Week Prior to Event\, CA\, 92627\, United States
CATEGORIES:Homewine
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SUMMARY:Pinot Noir Mini-Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Pinot Noir is the wine considered by many to be the “holy grail” of wine. This temperamental grape varietal requires warm daytime and cool evening temperatures and is partial to coastal climates. Plantings in California began in the 1940s with a significant push in Sonoma starting in the 1960s. Today\, high quality Pinots are produced in Sonoma\, Mendocino and Santa Barbara Counties of California. \nPinot Noir is a versatile wine. Lighter\, fruitier wines pair well with salmon\, fatty fish\, pasta or roasted chicken. The bigger\, more tannic Pinots pair well with duck\, game birds and stews such as beef bourguignon. \nHosts: Mini-Tastings are held at various host sites around Orange County. If you would like to host this event\, please email George Cravens at George@ocws.org or Bill Redding at Bill@ocws.org or phone Bill at 949.248.1125. You may need to sign up and pay until hosts are selected. Reimbursement will be made for all host sites. \nLocations: Host sites and directions will be announced to those attending approximately one week prior to the event. We try to place you at the location nearest your home or to accommodate your specific site request; however\, your assigned host site is also based on the order in which your sign up is received in the OCWS office. The cost to attend the tasting is $30 for members and $35 for guests. \nDish: Each person attending brings a potluck dish (appetizer\, entrée\, side dish\, or dessert) to serve a small portion to 18 people. The dish ideally should be designed to match the theme of the tasting\, in this case Pinot Noir. Please coordinate your food selection with your host to assure an appropriate balance of food types served during the evening. \nThere will be a special bottle of wine awarded that evening as a prize for Chef of the Evening. Our winning Chefs of the Evening can have their recipe published on the OCWS website. \nWe are planning a maximum of five sites for this Mini-Tasting so the limit is 90 attendees. Due to the high attendance at our Mini-Tasting Programs\, we encourage you to sign up early as sites tend to fill quickly. The cut-off date for online sign up is Monday\, February 19. After this date\, please contact George\, Bill or the OCWS office to determine availability. The cancellation deadline is Friday\, February 16.  Due to the advance purchase of wines\, you will not receive a refund if you cannot attend. \nWe would like to add a special thank you to all of the 2017 hosts for making the OCWS Mini-Tastings such a success. \n– Bon Appetit\, George Cravens\n& Bill Redding  \n 
URL:https://ocws.org/events/pinot-noir-mini-tasting-2/
LOCATION:Location Announced One Week Prior to Event\, CA\, 92627\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini-Tasting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180217T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180217T170000
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SUMMARY:Winemakers' Winter - Quarterly Meeting & Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Our next Quarterly Meeting and Potluck we are making a change from past meetings. There will be a $5 charge per person to  attend and we will email the address of the location a few days prior to the event.  This location will be in Santa Ana. \nOur Meetings have been getting larger\, with over 80 people attending in October\, which is a really large number for most hosting houses. Our events are still open to any OCWS member who is interested in making wine\, but we have a new policy for upcoming Quarterly Meetings: we are now going to require signups on the website\, and we will be charging $5 per person to cover expenses\, to include table cloths\, paper plates and plastic ware\, and maybe rental tables\, chairs and canopies. This will also give us a good RSVP system so we know who\, and how many people to expect. \nPlease bring a food item to feed between 10 to 12 people\, and a bottle of wine\, either homemade or commercial. All OCWS members who are interested in making wine are welcome and encouraged to attend. If you don’t want to make wine\, come learn about the Winemakers’ Group and drink some fabulous wines! \nThe general meeting starts at 1:00 pm\, with Sulfite testing of our members’ wines beginning at 11:00 am. This is a Potluck event\, and we ask everyone or couple to bring a food item to serve 10-12 people\, and one bottle of wine per person\, either homemade or commercial. \nSO2 Tests remain $4 per test if booked in advance. \nI look forward to seeing you all there! \nKevin Donnelly
URL:https://ocws.org/events/winemakers-winter-quarterly-meeting-potluck/
LOCATION:Location Announced One Week Prior to Event\, CA\, 92627\, United States
CATEGORIES:Homewine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171111T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171111T210000
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SUMMARY:Cabernet Sauvignon Mini-Tasting
DESCRIPTION:The most popular grape among American wine drinkers is Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Sauvignon produces wines with deep\, dark colors that offer complex scents and concentrated flavors ranging from blackberries\, crème de cassis\, black cherries\, boysenberry\, blueberry and chocolate when young\, to fragrances of tobacco\, truffle\, cedar wood\, earth\, lead pencil and leather when mature. \nHosts: Mini-Tastings are held at various host sites around Orange County. If you would like to host this event\, please email Bill Redding at Bill@ocws.org or phone him at 949.248.1125. You may need to sign up and pay until hosts are selected. Reimbursement will be made for all host sites. \nLocations: Host sites and directions will be announced to those attending approximately one week prior to the event. We try to place you at the location nearest your home or to accommodate your specific site request; however\, your assigned host site is also based on the order in which your sign up is received in the OCWS office. \nMini-Etiquette: Each person attending brings a potluck dish (appetizer\, entrée\, side dish or dessert) ready to serve a small portion to 18 people. Ideally\, the dish should be designed to match the theme of the tasting\, in this case Cabernet Sauvignon. Please coordinate your food selection with your host to assure an appropriate balance of food types served during the evening. There will be a special bottle of wine awarded that evening as a prize for Chef of the Evening. Our winning Chefs of the Evening can have their recipe published on the OCWS website. Please plan on arriving promptly at 6:00 p.m. You are invited to bring your own wine glasses for tasting\, keeping in mind the wines are served in flights of two. \nCost: The cost to attend the Mini-Tasting is $30 for members and $35 for guests. \nWe are planning a maximum of five sites for this Mini-Tasting\, so the limit is 90 attendees. Due to the high attendance at our Mini-Tasting Programs\, we encourage you to sign up early\, as sites tend to fill quickly. The cut-off date for online sign up is Sunday\, November 5. After this date\, please contact Bill or the OCWS office to determine availability. The cancellation deadline is Friday\, November 3\, for a refund. After that date\, due to the advance purchase of wines\, you will not receive a refund unless there is a waiting list. \n– Bon Appétit\, Bill Redding and George Cravens \n 
URL:https://ocws.org/events/cabernet-sauvignon-mini-tasting-2/
LOCATION:Location Announced One Week Prior to Event\, CA\, 92627\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini-Tasting,Wine Tasting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170708T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170708T210000
DTSTAMP:20260524T140256
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SUMMARY:Gold Medal Mini-Tasting
DESCRIPTION:The Gold Medal Mini-Tasting is the largest and most popular of the year.  It is a chance to taste many of the Gold Medal wines from this year’s Commercial Wine Competition. The tasting will feature different varietals that won Gold Medals\, and we try to obtain as many Four-Star and Chairman’s Award winners as possible. This event is always a sell-out\, so please sign up early! \nHosts: Mini-Tastings are held at various host sites around Orange County.  If you would like to host this event\, please email Bill Redding at Bill@ocws.org or contact Bill at 949.248.1125. You may need to sign up and pay until host sites are selected.  Reimbursement will be made for all host sites. \nLocations: Host sites and directions will be announced to those attending approximately one week prior to the event.  We try to place you at the location nearest your home or to accommodate your specific site request; however\, your assigned host site is also based on the order in which your sign-up is received in the OCWS office. \nDish: Each person attending brings a potluck dish (appetizer\, entrée\, side dish\, or dessert) to serve a small portion to 18 people. 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. The winning Chefs of the Evening may have their recipe published on the OCWS website. \nWe are planning a maximum of nine sites for this Mini-Tasting. The cost to attend the tasting is $30 for members and $35 for guests. Due to the high attendance at our Mini-Tasting programs\, we encourage you to sign-up early as sites tend to fill quickly. The cut-off date for online sign-up is Monday\, June 26. \nAfter that date\, please contact Bill or the OCWS office to determine availability. Due to the advance purchase of wines\, you will not receive a refund if you cancel after the cancellation deadline of June 30. \n– Bon Appétit\, Bill Redding
URL:https://ocws.org/events/gold-medal-mini-tasting/
LOCATION:Location Announced One Week Prior to Event\, CA\, 92627\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini-Tasting,Wine Tasting
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SUMMARY:Syrah and Petite Sirah Mini-Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Syrah and Petite Sirah are two different varietals with very different flavor compositions. Syrah is the older of the two grapes and originates from the northern Rhone region in France. Syrah flavor composition is heavily dependent on the climate in which is it grown. This wine has medium to big tannins. Syrah does best in a warm climate and on well-drained\, rocky soil; hence a dominant Paso Robles varietal. Shiraz is the name given to Syrah in Australia and South Africa. Syrah is good with beef\, lamb and spicy foods. \nPetite Sirah\, also commonly known as Durif\, has a much younger history. In 1884 Petite Sirah was introduced in Alameda County (East Bay) and has steadily grown in popularity. Petite Sirah is a big bold red\, with small\, concentrated grapes\, but the flavor they impart is huge. The tannins are strong\, the color a deep inky red with firm texture and mouth feel. The bouquet has herbal and black pepper overtones and typically offers flavors of blue fruit\, black fruit\, and plums. Petite Sirah is great with seasoned meats. \nHosts: Mini-Tastings are held at various host sites around Orange County. If you would like to host this event\, please email Bill Redding at bill@ocws.org. You will 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 signup is received in the OCWS office. \nDish: Each person attending brings a potluck dish (appetizer\, entrée\, side dish or dessert) to serve a small portion to 18 people. The dish ideally should be designed to match the theme of the tasting\, in this case Syrah and Petite Sirah. Please coordinate your food selection with your host to assure an appropriate balance of food types served during the evening. There will be a special bottle of wine awarded that evening as a prize for Chef of the Evening. \nWe are planning a maximum of five sites for this mini-tasting\, so the limit is 90 attendees. The cost to attend the tasting is $30 for members and $35 for guests. Due to the high attendance at our Mini-Tasting programs\, we encourage you to signup early as sites tend to fill quickly. The cut-off date for online sign-up is Monday\, April 17. After this date\, please contact Bill or the OCWS office to determine availability. The cancellation deadline is April 14. After that date\, due to the advance purchase of wines\, you will not receive a refund if you cannot attend. \n– Bon Appétit\, Bill Redding
URL:https://ocws.org/events/syrah-and-petite-sirah-mini-tasting/
LOCATION:Location Announced One Week Prior to Event\, CA\, 92627\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini-Tasting,Wine Tasting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170212T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170212T160000
DTSTAMP:20260524T140256
CREATED:20161227T230319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170119T030023Z
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SUMMARY:New Member Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Get Free Tickets Now \nA mixer for new members will be hosted by the OCWS Board of Directors on Sunday\, February 12\, 2017 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm (location to be determined). This is a free event for new members who have joined since September 1. The mixer will be an opportunity to meet members of the Board\, other new members and learn more about the activities and events hosted by the OCWS.  Invitations will be forthcoming\, and a free ticket must be processed to attend this event. \nLocation will be determined and sent to all who have signed up for this event. \nWine\, soft drinks and light appetizers will be served.  Dress casual and wear your name badge. \nTHIS EVENT IS RESTRICTED TO MEMBERS WHO JOINED ON OR AFTER SEPTEMBER 1\, 2016 AND WHO HAVE NOT PREVIOUSLY ATTENDED A NEW MEMBER MIXER. \n SIGNUP FOR TICKETS IS REQUIRED FOR EACH ATTENDEE \nSign up here if you would like to reserve your attendance.  The deadline for reservations is February 3\, 2017\, so we can plan on food and drinks. \nHope to see you there. \nBrian McDonald\, Membership Chair
URL:https://ocws.org/events/new-member-mixer-2/
LOCATION:Location Announced One Week Prior to Event\, CA\, 92627\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brian McDonald":MAILTO:brian@ocws.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170204T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170204T210000
DTSTAMP:20260524T140256
CREATED:20161129T000104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170124T212636Z
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SUMMARY:Pinot Noir Mini-Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Pinot Noir is the wine considered by many to be the “holy grail” of wine. This temperamental grape varietal requires warm daytime and cool evening temperatures and is partial to coastal climates. The Burgundy region of France’s Cote d’Or region is well known for Pinot Noir\, where only Chardonnay is planted in greater abundance. In California\, plantings began in the 1940s with a significant push in Sonoma starting in the 1960s. Today\, high quality Pinots are produced in Sonoma\, Mendocino and Santa Barbara Counties of California. \nPinot Noir has great variation. One of the major factors affecting Pinot Noir is the amount of time spent in oak.  From France\, Pinot Noir is rustic\, earthy and acidic. From Sonoma\, it’s lush with rich black cherry flavors and higher in alcohol than French Pinot Noir. \nPinot Noir is a versatile wine. Lighter\, fruitier wines pair well with salmon\, fatty fish\, pasta or roasted chicken.  The bigger\, more tannic Pinot’s pair well with duck\, game birds and stews\, such as beef bourguignon. \nHosts:  Mini-Tastings are held at various host sites around Orange County.  If you would like to host this event\, please e-mail Bill Redding at Bill@ocws.org or call him at 949.248.1125. You may need to sign up and pay until host sites are selected. Reimbursement will be made for all host sites. \nLocations:  Host sites and directions will be announced to those attending approximately one week prior to the event.  We try to place you at the location nearest your home or to accommodate your specific site request; however\, your assigned host site is also based on the order in which your sign-up is received in the OCWS office. The cost to attend the tasting is $30 for members and $35 for guests. \nDish: Each person 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. \nPlease 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 awarded 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 five sites for this Mini-Tasting\, so the limit is 90 attendees. Due to the high attendance at our Mini-Tasting Programs\, we encourage you to sign-up early as sites tend to fill quickly. Due to the advance purchase of wines\, you will not receive a refund if you cannot attend. The cut-off date for OCWS website sign-up is Monday\, January 30. After this date\, please contact Bill or the OCWS office to determine availability. The cancellation deadline is January 27\, 2017. \nI would like to add a special thank you to all of the 2016 hosts for making the OCWS Mini-Tastings such a success. \nBon Appetite!\nBill Redding\, Director
URL:https://ocws.org/events/pinot-noir-mini-tasting/
LOCATION:Location Announced One Week Prior to Event\, CA\, 92627\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wine Tasting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160423T210000
DTSTAMP:20260524T140256
CREATED:20160406T084948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160415T170548Z
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SUMMARY:Meritage Mini-Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Our next Mini-Tasting theme is Meritage Reds. \nMeritage\, pronounced like heritage\, first appeared in the late 1980s after a group of American vintners joined forces to create a name for New World wines blended in the tradi-tion of Bordeaux. These wines are prized for their smooth\, silky texture and complex\, robust structure. A Red Meritage is a blend of two or more of the red “noble” Bordeaux varieties – Cabernet Sauvignon\, Cabernet Franc\, Malbec\, Merlot\, Petit Verdot and the rarer St. Macaire\, Gros Verdot and Carmenère. To qualify as a Meritage\, no single grape variety can make up more than 90% of the blend and can not include any other varietal. Source: Meritagealliance.com \nHosts: Mini-Tastings are held at various host sites around Orange County. If you would like to host this event\, please e-mail Bill Redding at bill@ocws.org or call him at 949.248.1125. You will 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. \nDish: Each person attending brings a potluck dish (appetizer\, entrée\, side dish\, or dessert) to serve a small portion to 18 people. The dish ideally should be designed to match the theme of the tasting\, in this case Cabernet Sauvignon. 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. \nWe are planning a maximum of five sites for this mini-tasting\, so the limit is 90 attendees. The cost to attend the tasting is $30 for members and $35 for guests. Due to the high attendance at our Mini-Tasting Programs\, we encourage you to sign-up early as sites tend to fill quickly. The cut-off date for online sign-up is Monday\, April 18. After this date please contact Bill or the OCWS office to determine availability. The cancellation deadline is April 15\, 2016 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. \nHelp Wanted: We are in need of host sites. If you have attended Mini’s in the past and can accommodate 18 persons at your place WE NEED YOU. The paper goods\, plates\, etc. are all provided – even the wine glasses if needed. \nBon Appetit\, Bill Redding\, Vice President
URL:https://ocws.org/events/meritage-mini-tasting-2/
LOCATION:Location Announced One Week Prior to Event\, CA\, 92627\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wine Tasting
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GEO:33.6496252;-117.9190418
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