Red River Valley American Wine Society | Wine appreciation through education

Welcome to the Red River Valley chapter of the American Wine Society

The AWS is an organization for anyone who is interested in wine, wine appreciation, wine making, and wine education. The Red River Valley Chapter is dedicated to expanding the knowledge of wine in all regards. We are a friendly group of wine enthusiasts and welcome all who want to learn more about the joys and pleasures of wine. Don’t know much about wine? That’s ok. We’ll learn together. We hold monthly Fargo wine tastings scheduled on the second Saturday of the month. Guests are invited to join and may attend up to three events before becoming a member. If you are interested in joining and wish to learn more, please check us out. ~Greg Cook, Chapter Chair

Our next tasting event . . .

Napa Valley Merlot

by Greg | September 9, 2024 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine | 0 Comments

You may have noticed that we love our Napa Cabs. But enough is enough. It's time for something a little different - the much maligned Merlot. Join us at our next wine tasting event as we explore the smooth, rich flavors of Napa Valley Merlot! Known for its velvety...

Italian Varietals – but not from Italy

by Greg | August 4, 2024 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event | 0 Comments

Greetings wine lovers. We are thrilled to invite you to a unique wine tasting event that celebrates the rich diversity of Italian grape varietals, but with a twist—they're not from Italy! Join us for an evening of exploration and delight as we sample an exquisite...

Zinfandel

by Greg | July 7, 2024 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event | 0 Comments

Happy Birthday America and Happy Birthday Lisa. In July we celebrate with a great "American" grape - Zinfandel. Zinfandel has a long history in America. It was brought to New York in 1820 by a fellow named George Gibbs from cuttings he obtained in Austria. By the...

Red Burgundy vs Oregon Pinot Noir

by Greg | June 2, 2024 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event | 0 Comments

Burgundy, France is famous for their red wines made from the Pinot Noir grape. They have. become the standard by which all are judged. But Oregon has made a name for itself with this grape over the last few decades. So, what is all the hubbub about Oregon Pinot? Find...

Red Blends

by Greg | May 6, 2024 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event | 0 Comments

Get ready to tantalize your taste buds at our next RRVAWS wine tasting! In May we are celebrating the art of "Red Blends." Red blends offer a harmonious balance of flavors, where different grape varieties come together to create something truly unique and delightful....

Napa Cabernet Sauvignon

by Greg | April 8, 2024 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event | 0 Comments

The sixth time is the charm. Yes, we have some Napa Cabernet Freaks in our midst and so we must partake of more from the valley that gives us great wine. There simply is no getting tired of it. Cabernet Sauvignon, the offspring of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc,...

Back to Bordeaux – Côtes de Bordeaux

by Greg | February 24, 2024 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event | 0 Comments

The Côtes de Bordeaux AOC is made of of four appellations that lie on the right bank east of the Gironde, Garonne and Dordogne waterways. Although it is one of the youngest AOCs established in Bordeaux, the region has been growing grapes as far back as the 2nd...

Crémant – the Unsung Hero

by Greg | February 2, 2024 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event | 0 Comments

Greetings wine lovers. The Red River Valley AWS is starting off the 2024 wine tasting season with a bang. Our next gathering will be featuring amazing sparkling wines from France. When you say French bubbly, the first thing that comes to mind is Champagne. Certainly...

Washington Blending Experiment

by Greg | November 6, 2023 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event | 0 Comments

You know we love our red wines and we love our red blends. We have tasted blended wines from all over the world. Blending is done to bring qualities of different varieties together in a marriage of textures and flavors. If a particular grape is thin skinned and lacks...

Australian Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon

by Greg | October 6, 2023 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event | 0 Comments

Australian Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon blends are a harmonious fusion of two iconic grape varieties, each contributing its own distinct characteristics to create a unique and flavorful wine. Shiraz, known as Syrah in many parts of the world, brings deep, dark fruit...