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 . . .

Unusual Grape Varieties

by Greg | September 4, 2023 | AWS event, Valley Vine, Wine event | 0 Comments

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

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

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

by Greg | July 2, 2023 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event | 0 Comments

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

by Greg | June 4, 2023 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event | 0 Comments

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

by Greg | May 7, 2023 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event | 0 Comments

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

by Greg | April 1, 2023 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event | 0 Comments

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...

One-Offs

by Greg | February 26, 2023 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event | 0 Comments

You know those wines that are so unique and special that you couldn't find enough examples to build a whole tasting around? Those would be the one-offs. We thought, why not do a tasting dedicated just to those wines that are too cool to ignore? This is not your...

Spätburgunder – German Pinot Noir

by Greg | February 5, 2023 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event | 0 Comments

German wine identity is so closely tied to the Riesling grape. Many people may be surprised to learn that Germany is the world's third largest producer of Pinot Noir! This noble grape, called Spätburgunder in German, refers to a grape that is late-ripening (spät)...

Rocking the Cradle

by Greg | November 4, 2022 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event | 0 Comments

Stretching from the Black Sea east to the Caspian Sea lies the Caucasus mountain range. Historical and scientific evidence points to this area as the birthplace of modern vinifera wine grapes. Grapes have been cultivated and fermented into wines for over 8000 years in...

Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon

by Greg | September 19, 2022 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event | 0 Comments

The Central Coast of California stretches some 250 miles from south of the San Francisco Bay down to Santa Barbara County. Cool breezes from the Pacific combined with gravely fertile soil renders an extended growing season that yields concentrated wines with good...