This is it! This is your last reminder before the big event. The annual OCWS Wine Auction is set for Sunday, March 22, in Building 16 on the OC Fairgrounds and Event Center, and the PYOL is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, in the Parade of Products area on the Fairgrounds.

This is your last chance to cash in on great buys to replace all those bottles opened during the holidays. The price is $20 per member, which includes admission to both events. For additional info on both events, please go to the OCWS website and review last month's newsletter.

At the Auction, you will have the opportunity to bid on premium four-bottle lots of wine in both a silent and verbal auction format. The Auction sort crew has been working very hard, and have prepared over 500 lots to date. We expect to have well over 900 lots available for purchase at the time of the Auction.

Remember, you must attend the Wine Auction to be eligible to attend and buy wine at this year's PYOL. The PYOL is a great deal as most of the PYOL wines that were submitted for the Commercial Competition retail for a much higher price. At $5 per bottle, this is the perfect opportunity to pick up some everyday wine at a very reasonable price.

Sorry, only OCWS members may attend the Wine Auction & PYOL. Additionally, please remember that all the Wine Society events are for adults only. As such, we ask that you please refrain from bringing underage guests and children to our events.

Bidder catalogs will be available in the OCWS office on Monday, March 16. Cutoff for signup is Wednesday, March 18, to allow time to prepare the necessary paper and computer work for the bidding process. Just a reminder-no admittance will be allowed without prior registration.

Looking forward to seeing you at both events!

Kevin Coy