Registration for the AWS 2008 National Conference is now open. Click Here to Register.
Welcome to the American Wine Society website. We're sure that
whatever your need for wine education, wine appreciation, AWS
chapter and membership information, wine competition results,
or links to wine industry information... we have it here for
you.
The American Wine Society is devoted to educating people on all aspects of wine. Our members include wine novices, experts, grape growers, amateur and professional winemakers, chefs, wine appreciators, wine educators, restaurateurs and anyone wanting to learn more about wine and gastronomy.
If you
are not a current member of the AWS and wish to join, simply
go to our New Member registration
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ANNOUNCEMENT:
Registration for the AWS 2008 National Conference is now open. Click Here to Register.
If you have are experiencing registration please click here for a quick help reference.
Members do not require their passwords to register for the National Conference
NOTE TO DISCOVER CARD USERS: The on-line registration site is not currently set up to receive Discover cards. If you wish to pay by Discover card, please call the National Office at 678-377-7070 during normal business hours.
To see the AWS 2008 Conference Registration Brochure, please click here.
Hotel Named for 2008 National Conference
The Hyatt Regency has been selected for the 2008 AWS National Conference in Sacramento, CA and the reservation block is now open. Special room rates have been negotiated at $139 per night (regularly $209-$340 during this time), the conference dates have been set for Thursday, November 6th, beginning with a Welcome Reception from 4:00-6:00 p.m., and culminating on Saturday night, November 8th with the Grand Banquet.
Hotel reservations can be made by calling the Hyatt at 916-443-1234 and asking for the American Wine Society rate. Please note that there is a one night, non-refundable deposit to secure a room within the room block. This deposit policy is consistent with other conference policies, and in response to many room cancellations in the past, which left the Society vulnerable to additional hotel charges.
The 2008 Conference sessions are a FANTASTIC lineup. The California wineries and winemakers are really stepping up to the plate and will be a tremendous presence at this year's conference.
Please make your reservations and join us in California in November!
Amateur and Commercial Wine Competitions to be held September 19-21, 2008
The 2008 Amateur and Commercial Wine Competitions will be held September 19-21 at the Four Points Sheraton in Pittsburgh, PA. The Competition Chairs have been working diligently in planning the 2008 competitions. We look forward to announcing the competition results at our National Conference at different times from November 6-8. Entrants are encouraged to attend the conference in order to be announced and presented the medals in person at the National Conference. We will also post the winners information on this website on November 10th.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Competition Chairs, as listed below:
Tom Cobett
Amateur Wine Competition Chair
giesser@aol.com
Matt & Carol Kristofik
Commercial Wine Competition Chairs
kristofik@americanwinesociety.org
Have you checked out the new Journal?
It's hot off the press and in the hands of AWS members. A brand new look and feel for the AWS Journal, featuring full color! If you are an AWS member and have not received your Journal, please contact the National Office. If you are not a member, please consider joining and we will mail your copy to you immediately.
2008 Membership Dues
To participate in local chapter activities, attend the national conference, or submit wines for the Amateur Wine Competition, active membership is required. Please peruse the website for additional information and we welcome you to contact our national office to answer any of your questions.
