Welcome to the official website of the American Wine Society - the oldest and largest consumer-based wine organization in the US!
The American Wine Society (AWS) is for anyone who is interested in wine and wants to learn more about it. Our mission is the "appreciation of wine through education" and our membership includes wine lovers from novice to expert, amateur and professional winemakers, and people in all aspects of the wine trade. With AWS members in forty-one states and over 120 chapters throughout the US, we offer the opportunity for members to learn about wine, winemaking, and wine & food pairing - with others who share your love of the grape.
AWS members receive two regular publications, the AWS News and the AWS Wine Journal. In addition, AWS members have the opportunity to become certified wine judges through our Wine Judge Certification Program (look under the "Education" tab). They may also attend our annual 2 1/2 day National Wine Conference in November. Your AWS membership card will also earn you discounts at wineries and other businesses throughout the country.
Interested in learning more about about AWS? E-mail us at executivedirector@americanwinesociety.org or call us at 888-297-9070.
Interesting in joining AWS? Please click on the "Join Us" tab to get more information.
2012 AWS Conference in Portland, Oregon
November 8 - 10, 2012
2011 Award of Merit Recipient
Gordon Murchie
In recognition of his substantial and meritorious contributions to the wine industry The American Wine Society celebrated the achievements of Gordon W. Murchie by presenting him the Award of Merit for 2011 at the National Conference on Nov. 12
2011 Outstanding Member Award
Dave Barber
In recognition of many years of service, the American Wine Society celebrated the contributions of Dave Barber by presenting him the 2011 Outstanding Member Award at the National Conference on Nov. 12
2011 Commercial Wine Competition
For Best in Class awards, go to the Commercial Wine Competitions Page
The American Wine Society 2011 Commercial Wine Competition was held on November 8 - 10 at the Radisson Hotel Rochester Riverside in Rochester, New York. Go to the Commercial Competitions page under the Wine Competitions tab to find the brochure and entry form, or just click on the image below.
2011 Amateur Wine Competition
For Best in Class awards, go to the Amateur Wine Competition page
The American Wine Society 2011 Amateur Wine Competition was held on November 8 - 10 at the Radisson Hotel Rochester Riverside in Rochester, New York. Go to the Amateur Competitions page under the Wine Competitions tab to find the brochure and more information. You may also click on the image below to view the brochure.
2011 National Tasting Project
The 2011 National Tasting Project (NTP) is OVER– Merlot - The Wine That Gets No Respect. The NTP gives AWS Chapters and Regions the opportunity to sample a specific set of wines and have their results included in a national report. Go to the National Tasting Project page to READ MORE
The 2011 December issue of the AWS News is now available on-line :
Go to the "AWS News" page under the "Resource Center" tab to find the link to this issue
2011 Educational Opportunities:
- Wine Judge Certification Chairperson sought, for more information contact the AWS Director of Education: cisek@americanwinesociety.org
- Enrollment in the Wine Judge Certification Program is CLOSED FOR 2011: reserve your space now for 2012 (more information will be posted in Early 2011).
- AWS Members receive special discounts on the French Wine Society's Educational Programs, contact the Director of Education for more information: cisek@americanwinesociety.org
- The Wine Judge Certification Program is looking for Graduates of the program who are interested in our teacher education program. All inquiries please contact wjcp@americanwinesociety.org
- Visit the AWSEF new website for AWS scholarships
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