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        • Malbec Old World vs New World - Feb 2021
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        • Croatian Wines - Mar 2017
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​OIB Chapter's River Cruise
Planning Info 
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 Carol Maher received her Certified Wine Judge certificate at the AWS national conference in Atlantic City, NJ Nov 2021
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OIB Chapter Events @ Silver Coast Winery
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* Welcome our most recent members!
   Karen Barnhart, Tammy McClelland,
   Bethany Hickman, Kimberly Politis, Michele
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* 6,700+ members, 180+ chapters, 46 states
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Cheers to Ten Years" Dec 2021​
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Dana Keeler (Winemaker), Susan Barnes (Marketing)
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        • National Tasting Project - Aug 2022
        • Wines of RayLen Winery - Jun 2022
        • Wines of Abruzzo - May 2022
        • Reustle's vs the Old World - Apr 2022
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        • Portuguese Table Wines - Feb 2022
        • Low Alcohol Wines - Jan 2022
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        • Climate Cool vs Warm - Sep 2021
        • National Tasting Project - Aug 2021
        • High-End Italian Wines - Jun 2021
        • Highly Rated Summer Sippers Under $25 - May 2021
        • 90+ Big Bold Reds Under $25 - Apr 2021
        • Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines - Mar 2021
        • Malbec Old World vs New World - Feb 2021
        • Everyday Italian Table Wine - Jan 2021
      • 2020 - OIB Wine Events >
        • Holiday Wine Tasting - Dec 2020
        • Spooky Wines - Oct 2020
        • Wines of Southwest France - Sep 2020
        • National Tasting Project - Aug 23 2020
        • Wine Barrel Polka - Jul 26 2020
        • Reustle Wines vs The Old World - Jul 16 2020
        • WS Top 100 List 2019 - Jun 2020
        • Virtual Cocktail Hour - May 2020
        • 3 German Pinots - Feb 2020
        • Wines of Uruguay - Jan 2020
      • 2019 - OIB Wine Events >
        • OIB Chapter Holiday Party 2019
        • AWS National Conference - Oct 2019
        • Terrific Tannins - Oct 2019
        • Wine Judge Certification Wines - Sept 2019
        • National Tasting Project - Napa Valley - Aug 2019
        • Alsace Wines - Jun 2019
        • Wines Of Our Youth - May 2019
        • Antonio's Favorites - Offsite Event - Apr 2019
        • Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards - Mar 2019
        • Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of 2018 - Feb 2019
        • Italian / Barolo Wines - Jan 2019
      • 2018 - OIB Wine Events >
        • Holiday Wine Dinner @ Angelo's - Dec 2018
        • Cottonwood Canyon - Nov 2018
        • Unique Italian Wines - Oct 2018
        • National Tasting Project - Portugal - Aug 2018
        • Intro to Bordeaux - Jun 2018
        • Wines from Ohio - May 2018
        • OIB Amateur Wine Competition Awards - Apr 2018
        • Celebrating National AWS 50th Anniversary 2018
        • Tenuta Trociano Wine School - Mar 2018
        • Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards - Feb 2018
        • Pennsylvania Wines - Jan 2018
      • 2017 - OIB Wine Events >
        • Wines From Dr. Konstantin Frank - Jan 2017
        • Wine Spectator Top Wines 2016 - May 2017
        • Croatian Wines - Mar 2017
        • Wine Competition Awards - Apr 2017
        • Your Favorite Summer Wine Under $15 - May 2017
        • Beer and Wine Pairing - Jun 2017
        • National Tasting Project - Aug 2017
        • New Jersey Wines - Sep 2017
        • Wines of Provence - Oct 2017
      • Past OIB Events (Under Rework) >
        • Wagner Family of Wines
        • Experiencing Bordeaux
        • A Tuscan Experience 2015 >
          • A Tour of Southern France
          • Kosher Wines.....Dec 2014
          • Greek Wines Sept 2014
          • Wines from QVC
          • Magic of Portugal
          • Austrian and Hungarian Wines
          • Spanish Wines Tasted__National Tasting Project
          • New Zealand Wines
          • Portugal: Port Wine
    • OIB Chapter River Cruise Info
    • OIB Chapter - Board of Directors
    • How to Register & Pay for Chapter Meetings
    • Where OIB Chapter Meets
    • OIB 50/50 Raffles for AWS Ed. Foundation
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    • OIB Event Pairing Recipes Page
    • Chapter Wine Swap - NEW!
    • Volunteers Sheet for Events
    • Sample Thank You Letter for Winery
    • Wine Fest Amateur Wine Making Competitions >
      • 2020 Amateur Wine Competition Info
      • 2019 Amateur Wine Competition Info
      • 2018 Amateur Wine Competition
      • 2017 Amateur Wine Making Competition - Flashback
  • 2023 / 24 OIB Calendars
  • AWS - National HQ
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    • How to Join / Renew with the American Wine Society
    • Upcoming AWS National Events
    • AWS Logo Merchandise
    • National Tasting Project
    • AWS Super Tasting Series Masterclass
    • AWS Newsletters - FYI Only
  • Wine Education Info
    • AWS Wine Tasting - Evaluation Sheets
    • AWS How To Use Wine Evaluation Sheet
    • AWS How To Taste Wine
    • Food & Wine Pairing Basics - Wine Folly
    • 7 Ways to Stay Healthy and Drink Wine - Wine Folly
    • 7 Stunning American Winery Estates You Need to Visit
    • Italian Wine - Taste The Passion Ad
    • Wine Related Game Items
  • OIB Chapter - Member Survey Sept 2020 - Completed
  • OIB Chapter - Member Survey June 2020 - Completed
  • OIB Chapter - Member Survey Feb 2020 - Completed
  • Photo Gallery - Older
    • Photos - 50th Annual Conf Nov 2017
  • Wineries in NC & SC
  • AWS - NC & SC Sister Chapters
    • AWS - Southport NC Chapter
    • AWS - Shallotte NC Chapter
    • AWS - Myrtle Beach SC Chapter
  • Local Area - What's Happening
    • NC Brunswick Islands Events
    • Myrtle Beach Events Calendar
    • Wilmington NC Area Events
  • OIB Past Yearly Event Calendars for Reference
  • Remembering John Willets
  • Remembering Jim Kraut
  • Remembering Joe Marrone
  • Remembering Mary Lou Salter