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2022 2023 Board of Directors Fran Gitsham President Fran ocws org Carolyn Christian Vice President Carolyn ocws org Rich Skoczylas Secretary Rich ocws org Mel Jay Treasurer Mel ocws org George Cravens Director George ocws org Kevin Donnelly Director KevinDonnelly ocws org President s Message By Fran Gitsham As a three time president of the OCWS chair of The Courtyard for the past 12 years and now Finding Purpose the pleasure and honor to hold and in turn they held mine I have met people with whom I have spent chair of the Commercial Wine Competition among for a only time volunteering with at OCWS events and people other things one might think I am anything from Selfish who have now become my dearest friends for what I Reason passionate and committed to a workaholic to someone pray is the rest of my life If the entire world could who should have her head only be what this orga examined nization is comprised of caring Although I am in many ways all loving compassionate and dedicated of these things the one description people the world would be a much that comes to my mind is selfish kinder and happier place This is what Selfish because it makes me so makes the OCWS a success You our happy to have been blessed with the members are what makes the OCWS opportunities this organization has a success in so many ways afforded me Although I am not going anywhere I have been a member for 23 years soon that I am aware of my pres nine of which I have spent on the idency is coming to an end and this Board of Directors I have crossed is my chance to be selfish again and paths with hundreds of people I stand on a soapbox to express my otherwise would never have met in heartfelt love and sincere appreciation life I have laughed cried argued and for the wine society all of you and worked side by side with the most the opportunity to be so very fulfilled amazing people from every walk and happy of life ages 20s through 90s every THANK YOU for all your sup race religion political affiliation and port and your confidence in me And anything else you can think of people please don t ever forget I selfishly whose hands and hearts I have had still love hugs Linda Flemins Director LindaF ocws org Fred Heinecke Director Fred ocws org John Lane Director John ocws org The Courtyard Tear Down Dream Team It was worth scrubbing lifting sweeping stringing hanging moving around setting up and tearing down to prepare for our largest OCWS scholarship generating event at the OC Fair The Setup and Teardown Crew was composed of 73 volunteers over 4 1 2 days for a total of 438 volunteer hours Thank you so much to our team for volunteering trucks and transportation climbing up on ladders crawling underneath spaces and setting up lunches and for all your extra talents Now The Courtyard has little wall space left to use There are always minor glitches and it s an obstacle course driving across the fairground to the containers the morning after Plus your ideas this year increased efficiency and The Courtyard Crew is already taking notes for setting up for the 2024 OC Fair Leslie Hodowanec 2023 Courtyard Coordinator 2 ocws org September 2023 New Members CORNER The Orange County Wine Society extends a warm welcome to its newest members Membership for the following members was approved by the Board of Directors at the August 2023 meeting Thomas Adams Chris and Elizabeth Bruckner Laura Maldonado Trung and Diem Nguyen Matthew Salatino Douglas and Laura Schirripa Adam Atkinson Pilar Mas Laura Baber Chris Carter Tom and Laureen Baldyga Landy Banks Greg Bechtloff Rhonda Biel Jane Ooms Bill Blatnik Vicki Braddock Darci Murphy Michelle Bryant Carie Citizen Diane Campbell Brian Callas Roger and Sharon Carton Steve and Char Cech Cheryl Coleman Lorraine Rodriquez Nadereh Compani Alan and Bonnie Cummins Joseph DeOrio Lynda Thipavong Randy and Martha Kimmel Drissy Doan Allan Brown Margaret Dubel Amy Abbott Danielle Duenas Dione McCrea Erik and Roxanne Eisel Teresa Garrett Virginia Gross Cindy Hansen Stephen Miles Stephanie Hernandez Russ Rawlings George and Verna Hernandez Laura Herzberger Paula Kivi Bobbie Holtom Dawn Ide Mark Pynchon Jennifer Johns Michael and Jill Jukam John and MaryDee Kienstra Kevin and Karen Leahy Steve and Anne Loughran Shelby Mack Derek Hauschka Alyssha Massey Joshua Kuehn Erica Matasf Tim Hickey Hank and Tricia Montelongo Brenda Olsen Cassidy Edgar Rebecca Owens Colleen Pagter Carmela Panza Kathryne Pinedo Megan Khogyani Sara Ramirez David and Diane Ries Laura Rose Angie Johnson Julie Ross Jason Moreau Bob and Pam Rubly Peter and Maria Santaniello Cami Somerville Mark Orlando David Souter Diane Schlesinger Michelle Steddum Cheryl Antonos Gregg Surrell Don Todd Kelly Tanski Kyle and Tran Traska Kevin and Leigh Trussell Dani Trucker Morgan Brown John and Sarah Van Dam Pete and Sonya Wheeler Derrick and Vivian Willis Jack and Mary Woll New Members For new members trying to log onto the website go to OCWS org Your default login is the primary member s email address The default password is the primary member s zip code Both of these may be changed under the tab My Account once you log on There is only one login password per dual membership Rochelle Randel Membership Chair The Wine Press Staff Box The Wine Press is the official newsletter of the Orange County Wine Society Inc The newsletter is published monthly The Wine Press welcomes input from the OCWS membership Please forward comments questions and suggestions to Editor ocws org Executive Editors Cathy Risling Greg Risling Contributing Writers OCWS Board of Directors Jim Burk Scott Harral Alice Polser Rochelle Randel Ed Reyes Website Administrator Wendy Taylor OCWS Photographer Jim Burk Copyright c 2023 Orange County Wine Society Inc and its licensors All rights reserved The Orange County Wine Society is a non profit 501 c 3 educational organization incorporated under the laws of the State of California with its principal place of business in Costa Mesa California Orange County Wine Society P O Box 11059 Costa Mesa CA 92627 Phone 714 708 1636 Fax 714 546 5002 Website OCWS org OCWS Email Office ocws org 2023 Wine Competition Results WineCompetition com September 2023 ocws org 3

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Mini Tastings Chef of the EVENING After Janet Riordan tried this Milk Chocolate Pistachio Tart at her women s group dinner she just had to share it with OCWS members at a May Mini Tasting I loved it immediately I mean really chocolate crust with a chocolate filling toss in pistachios damn yum says Janet a 20 year member I enjoy baking and always try to include new recipes While this version calls for safflower oil Janet substitutes canola oil for its taste When it comes to the chocolate Janet prefers Dove milk chocolate candies She also notes that she made the tart the day before serving and it was just as fresh and delicious Milk Chocolate Pistachio Tart Ingredients Directions Vegetable oil cooking spray for pan Crust cup all purpose flour plus more for surface cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 3 cup unsalted shelled pistachios chopped tsp salt 1 stick unsalted butter room temperature cup sugar tsp vanilla extract Pistachio Paste cup unsalted shelled pistachios cup sugar tsp salt 1 tsp safflower oil Filling 5 oz milk chocolate chopped cup heavy cream cup whole milk 1 large egg beaten Garnish Finely chopped pistachios Crust COAT 9 inch fluted round tart pan with removeable bottom with cooking spray Make the crust WHISK together flour cocoa powder chopped pistachios and tsp salt BEAT butter on medium speed until fluffy about 3 minutes ADD sugar and beat until pale about 2 minutes Reduce speed to low and add vanilla then flour mixture until just combined and dough holds together when pressed between two fingers PRESS dough into a disk and wrap in plastic Refrigerate for 15 minutes ROLL out dough between two pieces of clear plastic wrap into an 11 inch round inch thick piece PRESS dough into bottom and up sides of tart pan Trim excess dough flush with edges of pan using knife REFRIGERATE until firm at least 1 hour or overnight PREHEAT oven to 325 degrees BAKE until firm about 30 minutes Let cool completely reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees Pistachio Paste PULSE pistachios sugar and tsp salt in food processor until mixture begins to clump together ADD oil and pulse until smooth and paste like SPREAD evenly into bottom of cooled tart shell pressing firmly with the bottom of a measuring cup until flat and smooth Filling PLACE chocolate in heatproof bowl Heat cream and milk in saucepan over medium heat until almost boiling pour over chocolate Let stand 2 minutes WHISK slowly until smooth Let cool 10 minutes STIR in egg until combined PLACE tart shell on baking sheet and pour in filling BAKE until just set 30 to 35 minutes Let cool GARNISH with finely chopped pistachios 4 ocws org September 2023 Home Winemakers Group Now is the Time to Start Making Wine In attending OCWS events and meeting new members I m often asked how I became interested in winemak ing It wasn t until joining the OCWS and discovering the Winemakers Group that I really thought about mak ing wine I ve always enjoyed drinking it but until then making it seemed like something magical Now here was a group making wine at home That s how I became interested in making wine But a more important question to ask is How did I start mak ing wine That s a whole other story So I began attending Winemakers Group events Even at other OCWS events I gravitated to the winemakers and asked lots of questions Several invited me to their homes to see their winemaking setups After a couple of years of this it was obvious to all that I was interested in making wine One winemaker in particular also saw it I guess he was tired of seeing Here s a photo of me in my garage getting ready to press Chardonnay This is probably my second year of winemaking I used a basket press that had made a lot of reds You can see the wooden basket is stained red That red hue ended up in my wine The final product tasted good but it was slightly off color Rookie mistake were there for me from beginning to Lewellen Vineyards in Santa Barbara me on the sidelines every year so he bottling Like now the Winemakers County These sources have been pro took some action to get me started Group had presses bottling machines viding grapes for OCWS winemakers This guy had a knack for prodding and corkers available to borrow so I for many years We know the grapes someone or something into action didn t have to buy expensive equip His methods were often spontaneous ment I made my first vintage after are high quality as our winemakers consistently produce award winning sometimes a little outside of the box some much needed prodding and with wines from them but always with good intentions Just like now the Winemakers Group had lots of help That s how I started making wine We want to help you make great wine When you buy grapes through a grape purchase program When the grape order form went out that year Fast forward 15 or so years and now I m part of the Winemakers Group the group we will provide you with packets of additives These are the he approached me and flat out de helping others get started on their yeast nutrients and other fermenta clared that I would make wine because winemaking journey he would buy 100 lbs of Cabernet We ve had some learning oppor tion additives needed to help get your wines off to a great start Our mentors Sauvignon grapes for me There would tunities recently with our kit and fruit are ready to help too be no questions asked and no doubts winemaking classes Making wine Have a winemaking question Get about it So I made wine that year from fresh grapes is similar If you an answer from one of our longtime and paid him for the grapes took either of these classes you know winemakers And of course we have Another winemaker took me under the winemaking basics equipment available to borrow his wing and guided me through the process He answered all my ques Our annual grape purchase is in full swing Several varietals are I know many of you are interested in making wine Now is the time to tions and even provided me with the additives needed to get my wine off to a good start He and other mentors available from our longtime source in Dry Creek Valley Sonoma Grapes and juice are available from Lucas start Ed Reyes ed ocws org September 2023 ocws org 5

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Events Membership SOCIAL New Member MIXER GAME ON Looking forward to fun this fall The heat has settled into Southern California The Commercial and Home Wine competitions are over and again were amazing successes The OC Fair is now behind us and many of us are getting in last minute travel to visit family sitting at the beach or on vacations We are enjoying this wonderful time of the year Just around the corner will be our fall social to celebrate the friends and wine we so enjoy in the OCWS Are you ready to eat great food from the Cook s Caucus drink amazing wines play some games and dance the afternoon away to live music Me too Mark your calendar for the Fall Membership Social 3 to 7 p m Saturday Sept 30 in The Courtyard The theme for the event is The Game is On So pull out your favorite jersey golf cap tennis skirt or trophy and join us for an afternoon of fun Tickets will be sold online for members at 45 per person and guests for 50 per person Volunteers are needed for sign in from 2 45 to 3 15 p m wine serving in 30 minute time spans food serving popcorn making prior to the event and set up from 11 a m to 2 p m Please email Alice Polser at ajpolser gmail com to volunteer Alice Polser Event Chair Learn more about wine society The 2023 OC Fair Wine Courtyard volunteers had a wonderful impact that led to a very large increase in our new member memberships They made it happen thank you volunteers We are planning to celebrate new members by inviting them to a free event At this OCWS event new members can meet other new mem bers and the Board of Directors as well as learn more about the many events the Orange County Wine Society has to offer Save the date 11 a m to 1 p m Saturday Nov 18 More information including how to sign up for this invitation only event will be coming soon Varietal HOUR Events explore different varietals The Orange County Wine Society Varietal Hours are back After a brief hiatus during the OC Fair we have restarted the Monday evening Zoom events Those who attend will tell you that this event is a great way to share knowledge and fun stories about wine Regardless of where you are on your wine enthusiast journey Varietal Hours have something for everyone For a list of Varietal Hour themes for the remainder of the year please see below Varietal Hours are held every other Monday from 7 to 8 p m The themes are designed to allow attendees to pick wines already in their cellar or venture out to buy a new wine online or at a local wine store Each participant shares what they like or didn t like about their wine s and some great stories related to the week s theme It s a casual fun loving group that enjoys sharing their knowledge and learning something new Everyone always has something to contribute to the conversation Questions are welcome too Although the event is FREE to OCWS members sign ups are required Please log on to the OCWS website to register for this event no later than the Sunday night before the Varietal Hour Couples only need to sign up for one person since this event is via Zoom A link for the Zoom meeting will be emailed to you on the day of the event You can attend as many or as few of the Varietal Hours as you wish just remember to sign up for each one individually We are also looking for hosts for a few of the Varietal Hours scheduled through December Please contact Carolyn at carolyn ocws org or George Cravens at george ocws org if you wish to host or with any questions or suggestions We look forward to Zooming with you soon at one of the future Varietal Hours Cheers Carolyn Christian OCWS Vice President 6 ocws org September 2023 Events Get involved run for OCWS Board of Directors SKILLS NEEDED General knowledge of the OCWS events and activities Prior experience as a volunteer Ability and time to help organize events throughout the year Selected event and budget management skills Be a member in good standing It is that time of the year and it is all in Article 4 of the bylaws the procedure for election of the Orange County Wine Society OCWS Board of Directors The organization is run by a nine member Board of Directors Intelligent innovative open minded problem solving and result oriented people are the key to the leadership of the group Many of our members have these skills so it is time to consider stepping up to help lead the way If you know the organization are a seasoned volunteer and are dedicated to its purpose and objective of promoting the knowledge of winemaking viticulture and wine appreciation then you may be a suitable candidate to take a lead position The beginning of a three year term on the Board of Directors shall be staggered such that three members terms expire each year The three vacated positions are filled by a vote of the OCWS membership following the Annual Business Meeting that will be held Sept 8 2023 The overall time commitment for a member of the Board varies and is based upon assignments and participation In addition to running the business of the organization the goal of the Board is for members to run OCWS programming with the Board acting as mentors and liaisons regarding budgets and event planning Also the Board func tions as an oversight committee focusing on compliance with the bylaws OC Fair compliance liability exposure etc To declare candidacy for a position on the Board of Directors a candidate must present a Declaration of Candidacy in writing by mail or via electronic media to the Election Chair no later than 14 calendar days prior to the scheduled Annual Business Meeting A written Statement of Qualifications is required to be presented to the Election Committee no later than five calendar days after receipt by the Election Chair of a Declaration of Candidacy Statements of Candidacy will be posted on the OCWS website During the Annual Business Meeting declared candidates will have an opportunity to address the membership The OCWS continues to thrive thanks in great part to the leadership of the organization over the last 48 years If helping to take the helm of this amazing group is of interest to you please submit your Declaration of Candidacy and Statement of Qualifications to Election Chair Sara Yeoman at Sara ocws org For any questions related to director responsibilities the election process or anything else please contact OCWS Director Linda Flemins at LindaF ocws org Linda Flemins OCWS Director 2023 Annual Business MEETING Agenda items to include finances accomplishments The Annual Business Meeting of the OCWS will be held at 7 p m Friday Sept 8 In striving to be fiscally responsible and reach the most members possible the meeting will be presented via Zoom Attendees will hear updates on the current state of the organization including our financial condition Accomplishments during the last year will be highlighted including recaps of our two wine competitions the wine auction and The Courtyard at the OC Fair as well as plans for the remainder of 2023 Our Annual Election of three members for the Board of Directors is upcoming and the meeting will give members the opportunity to meet the candidates who will present their qualifications Sign up for attendance is currently open on our OCWS website under the Events tab A Zoom link will be sent to each attendee in advance of the meeting There is no cost to attend The meeting will be conducted in accordance with OCWS bylaws and government regulations for 501 c 3 non profit organizations We look forward to having you at this important business event Fran Gitsham President September 2023 ocws org 7

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Wine Dine Bubbles n Brunch 11 a m 2 p m Sunday Sept 10 2023 Old World Village 7561 Center Ave Huntington Beach CA Sign Up Deadline Tuesday Sept 5 2023 Old World Village opened in 1978 and has always been synonymous with the annual Oktoberfest Over the years thousands have witnessed the pulsating beat of Oom pah pa bands directly imported from Germany and Austria Our brunch journey will take us to the taste of Germany We will enjoy a starter of fresh fruit and a side of pretzels then guests will select from three brunch entrees and end the meal with yes Apfelstrudel Because we need to contract the attendance count with the restaurant the last day to sign up make changes or cancel to receive a refund is Sept 5 Any cancellations after this date will be filled and refunded from the waitlist Looking forward to toasting with you again Prost Rochelle Randel OCWS Champagne Brunch Coordinator MENU The meal also includes coffee tea and sodas The price for the brunch is 57 for members and guests Corkage tax and gratuity is included We will meet in the Jaeger Room Afterwards there s shopping in the newly renovated deli or stroll the many other shops Or stay for a bier PARKING Parking is complementary in the Old World Village parking lot off Huntington Village Drive REMINDERS 1 Please bring a bottle of your favorite champagne and or wine 2 Please bring champagne and or wine glasses 3 Please wear your name badge 4 Please drink responsibly 8 ocws org September 2023 BELLANTE from page 1 Watching wines develop over time is part of the satisfaction of making wine says proprietor Chuck Bellante They are like my newborn children I can t pick a favorite Chuck has spent nearly the last quarter century making wine Once a garagiste who partnered with others to explore the world of wine he and Sheri decided to open a tasting room in 2017 as a way to move into retirement doing something they love The retired chemical engineer credits his job for his meticulous approach He knew he wanted his grapes to come from Santa Barbara County that has east west coastal mountains that form valleys and balance the climate to help nurture the fruit to its maximum potential It s kind of intuitive I let the fruit talk to me Chuck says I have the science background to do what needs to be done I taste it as it matures to see what more needs to be done He also wanted to provide his clients solely with single vineyard varietals giving them the opportunity to experience the terroir and the nuances of that particular location Chuck prides his wine being single vineyard and racking up top scores by the likes of Wine Enthusiast His wines have consistently medaled at the OC Fair Commercial Wine Competition Scores mean you are meeting a standard Chuck says You might not like the wine but it s good from a technical standpoint His first vintage circa 2000 was a Syrah he calls bullet proof because of the grape s thick skin Since then Chuck has expanded his collection to Pinot Noir Viognier Grenache and Mourvedre As most wine aficionados know making the very best wine is a blend of science and art Chuck recounted a Bellante s wines often medal at the OC Fair Commercial Wine Competition and receive 90 scores from Wine Enthusiast story during harvest one year when a fellow winemaker questioned why he hadn t picked his fruit and was the last in the area to do so Clearly Chuck recalls the winemaker thought it was too late and the end result would suffer Waiting did just the opposite I like to pick the fruit later I m not trying to be hip or cool Chuck says I just know what I m trying to achieve If everything tastes right it s time to pick The winery also offers some unique options and events First and foremost is their wine club where prospective members actually get to taste the wine before choosing which ones will be part of their allocation Every month the Bellantes host a tasting for the older library wines giving clients the opportunity to sample the cr me de la cr me The winery claims to have the original wine bingo in Orange County If you don t have any plans on Halloween there will be a murder mystery soiree for those novice sleuths And a few days after Thanksgiving the winery will host an exquisite lineup of delicious offerings by renowned chef Pascal Olhats NEW EVENT OCWS Outing Did you know there are more than a dozen wineries right here in Orange County Some have been around for more than a decade while others are new to the game It is the goal of the Orange County Wine Society to continue to schedule events at various locations OCWS members are invited to a special tasting and dinner of gourmet tacos at Bellante Family Winery on Thursday Nov 2 from 6 to 8 p m Cost is 55 per person and includes a tasting of six premier wines along with your choice of two delicious taco plates There are only 75 slots available Signups will be available starting Sept 1 online at OCWS org Signups Deadline Nov 1 All in all Chuck and Sheri are enjoying the fruits of their labor and hope others have the opportunity to swing by and taste some hand crafted worldclass wines from Santa Barbara County right here in Orange County It s about making a quality wine Chuck says The people who appreciate that they are my kind of people September 2023 ocws org 9

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Orange County Wine Society HSAerPviPngY Together at 2023 OC Fair photos by Jim Burk Carolyn Christian OC Fair Roundup It seems like the five weeks at the Orange County Fair flew by Leslie Hodowanec waived her magic wand and the set up crew started right after July 4th By Friday July 14 it looked like Cinderella s carriage The wine started to flow at The Courtyard opening and the volunteers kept pouring until the clock struck 10 p m on Aug 13 By the next day The Courtyard was returned to the loveable pumpkin The final accounting is not yet completed but the summer of 2023 came to be another very successful year by any measure One metric that takes the forefront is new memberships Patrons see OCWS members having a great time at The Courtyard and want to get in on the fun The new member bell rang 144 times during the fair for 108 dual and 36 single memberships for a total of 252 new Orange County Wine Society members The Courtyard is our largest fundraiser of the year and cannot be successful without volunteers This summer 235 members volunteered and worked a total of 1 440 shifts Together they filled over 30 000 8 ounce cups Liz and Lloyd Corbett worked each Friday Saturday and Sunday at the Featured Winery Bar and added over 16 000 to the Scholarship Fund The donation jars brought in an additional 17 000 This should be celebrated with Sparkling Splits of which we sold 3 645 Bill Redding and Kevin Coy kept the cellar full We sold 1 906 of Cuvee Coy house wines Sara Yeoman and Ed Reyes headed up the very popular Saturday and Sunday wine seminars OC Fair Roundup Thank you to each member who volunteered during the run of the Happy Together year at the fair Giving new meaning to will work for wine members used 3 654 wine tickets I want to give a special note to Courtney who worked 32 shifts Kevin Lite who worked 28 Kelly Haggard who worked 20 and Kevin Coy who worked 20 I want to express my gratitude to Co Chair Fran Gitsh am Fran brings an extraordinary amount of institutional knowledge and worked tirelessly to coordinate with the fair and keep all the pieces in place from the planning through the operation of The Courtyard See you at The Courtyard next summer Fred Heinecke OCWS Director 10 ocws org September 2023 September 2023 ocws org 11

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Photos of the Month ROLLING VIEWS Craig Rowe another second time winner shot this picture at Robert Young Winery in Geyserville using his iPhone 13 Pro in Pano mode We have been members of the wine club for 19 years and this was our first visit since RY built the tasting event location called Scion house Craig says The picture was taken from the lawn adjacent to Scion house Calling all OC Wine Society photographers The OCWS sponsors a photography contest and you are invited to participate As you might have guessed the subject is wine but this can mean many things to many people Do you have a great shot of the sun filtering through the vines just before picking Or an action shot of wine being poured with some great swirls in the glass Perhaps a romantic shot of a couple toasting each other These are a few ideas and I m sure you have many more of that great shot involving wine in some way Each month the photography committee will select a Photo of the Month for publication in the upcoming newsletter as well as on the OCWS website The winner also will receive a bottle of wine from the OCWS wine cellar The ultimate goal is to publish an OCWS calendar consisting of the 12 best photos of the year These may or may not be the 12 monthly winners If you have any questions email Jim JBurk net Jim is the OCWS photographer and head of the OCWS photography committee Winning Photographs JANUARY 2023 FEBRUARY 2023 MARCH 2023 APRIL 2023 MAY 2023 12 ocws org JUNE 2023 September 2023 Photos of the Month SAILING AWAY Sue England was cruising in Hubbard Bay Alaska when she snapped this stunning shot using her iPhone Pro Max This was a bucket list trip for my family says Sue who joined the OCWS in 2019 When packing for some reason I felt I didn t need my beanie til we got there So I had my glass of wine new beanie and was looking out at the most tranquil and picturesque site I d ever seen I wanted to remember the whole feeling THE RULES 1 Entrants must be OCWS members in good standing and the submitted photo must have been photographed by the OCWS member when he she was an active member 2 The photo must be somehow wine oriented It may be of a winery vineyard the winemaking process the finished product or simply the consumption But don t limit yourself just to these ideas 3 The photo or photos may be submitted to the OCWS photography committee anytime but will be considered only for the month it was submitted There is a limit of five 5 submissions per month 4 Upon submission rights to the photo are given to the OCWS for marketing purposes so before you submit it make sure it is your property Please get permission from any people in the photo 5 The photo must be submitted in one of the following formats JPEG RAW TIFF or Photoshop Any size is acceptable but it is preferred to be at least 3000x2400 pixels which is an 8 x10 shot at 300 dpi for printing 6 In the event that insufficient entries are entered in a month the committee reserves the right to move any contributed photos to the next month To submit a picture attach it in an email to Jim JBurk net Be sure to include your name phone number picture location and picture title Photos are due by the last day of the month to be considered for that month s winner September 2023 ocws org 13

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