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 . . . 

Back to Bordeaux – Côtes de Bordeaux

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

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

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

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...

Unusual Grape Varieties

Join us for an unforgettable evening of discovery as we delve into the realm of unusual grape varieties. From the obscure and lesser-known to the downright rare, we will journey through an array of exceptional wines that push the boundaries of traditional wine...

La Mancha

The La Mancha region lies just to the south and east of Madrid and represents the largest wine region in the world. Characterized by flat plains and long dry summers, the grapes of the region ripen to produce big bold wines. Tempranillo, Bobal, Garndacha and...

Santa Barbara Syrah

Santa Barbara County, located on the Central Coast of California, is well known for exceptional wine and not just Pinot Noir. Syrah shines in they Santa Ynez valley and surrounding areas. Santa Barbara's cool maritime influence and east-west orientation of its valleys...

Napa Cabernet Sauvignon and Blends

We are thrilled to invite you to an extraordinary wine tasting event that is specially curated for our beloved wine club. Prepare to embark on a personal journey of discovery as we celebrate the captivating allure of Napa Cabernet Sauvignon. I don't think we've had a...

Nebbiolo

Nebbiolo is a red grape variety that is predominantly grown in the Piedmont region of northwest Italy. It is known for producing wines that are high in tannins and acidity, with complex aromas and flavors of cherry, raspberry, tar, and rose petals. These wines...

Sherry and Madeira

In the world of fortified wines (wines with added spirits), we are mostly familiar with ports. But there is a whole world of fortified wines made in many different styles. We will be exploring sherry and madeira wines from Spain and Portugal. Sherry originates from...