The American Wine Society annual conference is an amazing opportunity to participate in sessions about wine regions, wine varietals, wine styles, wine making in Virginia, you name it! Aside from 42 sessions to choose from, there will be pre-conference tours on Wednesday and Thursday, so come and enjoy an amazing weekend with hundreds of wine […]
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Wine & Cheese Pairing Experienceat Rockford Cheese Shop Join us for a delightful evening of flavor and discovery as a local expert cheesemonger guides you through a curated selection of exceptional wine and cheese pairings. Learn the art of pairing as you taste a variety of cheeses—each matched perfectly with complementary wines. After the guided tasting, you’ll
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You’re Invited to an Exclusive Italian Wine Dinner with Chef Jenna Arcidiaconoat Amore Trattoria Italiana Join us for an unforgettable evening of culinary excellence with award-winning Chef Jenna Arcidiacono, recognized as Best Chef with Best Service, Best Fine Dining, and Best Italian in Grand Rapids. Experience an immersive five-course Italian wine dinner, expertly prepared with locally sourced ingredients and paired with 100% imported Italian wines. Each
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Join Us for the American Wine Society’s 2025 National Tasting ProjectFeaturing the Wines of Australia 🇦🇺 We’re excited to announce that our chapter will participate in the National Tasting Project (NTP) hosted by the American Wine Society (AWS). Each year, the AWS selects a set of wines from a specific wine region around the world. These wines are
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Exploring the World of Kentucky Wines & Bourbons on Derby Day! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for the “Derby Day: Kentucky Wines & Bourbons” event, and to our gracious host, Karen Willand, for making the day truly special. Your presence and enthusiasm turned this celebration into a memorable experience. 🍷 A
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Thanks to everyone who attended our most recent event! We spent time discussing all of the aspects of wine sensory including sight, smell, and taste. We spent time discussing how these map to wine evaluation using our AWS Wine Evaluation Chart. We started out the evening enjoying some wonderful sparkling wines, dining on the appetizers
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Our chapter had a wonderful time at the Sip & Share event on March 15th, with special thanks going out to our hosts Sue and Andy Ball. We began the evening sampling a lovely Prosecco while enjoying conversations amongst our group and guests. We had a number of new guests participating who were absolutely fabulous
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We had a wonderful evening exploring the world of chocolate and wine pairings with our host – learning how various wines complement or detract from the flavors of the many types of chocolates and candies. The evening started out with a delightful Prosecco to cleanse the pallet and then we were on to the tastings.
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Four chapter members traveled to the national conference in Winston-Salem and had an amazing time! The combination of engaging presentations, deep dives into wines and learning about regions the wines are produced made for an unforgettable trip. Touring wineries and tasting wines from the North Carolina region was the perfect way to complement the conference.
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American Wine Society members attended a wine tasting at Wildwood Family Farms in Alto, Michigan. The wines were from Wyncroft Winery, Pullman, MI. Owner and winemaker James Lester walked us through the process he uses to make fantastic Michigan wines. The wines presented were an 81% Sauvignon Blanc / 19% Semillion blend, a Chardonnay, a
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