Chapter Tastings and Events
Only current members of AWS & NAAWS may register for a tasting.
2027 Chapter Events At-a-Glance
Unless noted, our chapter meets regularly on the 3rd Sunday of each month starting at 3:00 p.m. Members are reminded to register as soon as registration opens. In the event a tasting sells out, a wait list form will be posted on the registration link.
| Event Date | Registration Dates* | Theme | Max Attendance** | Note: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 17 | 27 Dec 2026 / 3 Jan 2027 | 36 | ||
| February 21 | 31 Jan / 7 Feb | TBD | 36 | |
| March 21 | 28 Feb / 7 Mar | Judging a Grape by its Cover | 48 | |
| April 18 | 28 Mar / 4 Apr | Croatian Wine | 36 | |
| May 23 | 2 May 2027 | Auction | 36 | AWS Guests Welcome |
| June 13* | 23 May / 30 May | TBD | 36 | *moved to avoid Father’s Day |
| July 25* | TBD | Nat. Tasting – Spanish Wines | 36 | *moved to 4th Sunday |
| August 15 | TBD | Reidel Glass Tasting | 60 | |
| September 19 | 29 Aug / 5 Sep | Riviera | 36 | |
| October 17 | 26 September | Members Annual Dinner | 50 | Members Only |
| November 15* | 31 Oct /7 Nov | California Wines | 36 | *Nov 25 is Thanksgiving |
| December 5 | 14 November 2027 | Host Appreciation | Var. | By Invitation Only |
*The first date listed is the day members may register themselves for the upcoming tasting. The second date is seven days later. If space is available, members can register non-member guests starting on this date. Members – refer to our guest policies as explained in our Chapter Bylaws and Standing Rules.
**This number includes hosts and co-hosts.
What to Expect at Monthly Tastings
Every tasting is built around a theme with wine and food pairings chosen and prepared by the tasting hosts. Tastings can take place in a host member’s home, HOA clubhouse, or other arranged venue selected by the host team. The atmosphere is relaxed, friendly, and focused.
Six wines are evaluated at each tasting. It starts first with three white wines followed by three red wines. A sparkling wine is usually served as people gather which is not judged. A standard AWS tasting / scoring sheet is provided to everyone to evaluate and score the wines based on appearance, aroma, taste, and other characteristics. Hosts will provide where the wine was purchased and its cost at the end of the tasting. Tasting costs vary (based on the price of wines served) but range from $25 to $50 per person.
Education Foundation Wine Raffles Members attending a tasting are asked to periodically to donate a bottle of wine for the Education Foundation Raffle and/or purchase raffle tickets. Winning tickets are drawn through out the tasting. Participation in the raffle is voluntary.