The
Oakville Wine Enthusiasts Club (OWEC) has been operating as a not-for-profit
wine appreciation club since 2005. We meet on the last Friday of every
month, except for July and August. Over the years we have established a
reputation with wine producers and brokers alike of providing a warm and
inviting audience to present their wines. OWEC members support these
presenters by purchasing wine – and purchase wine we do! Last year alone,
members purchased in excess of $100,000. at our monthly tastings and special
events.
In addition to our monthly tastings, our committee of
volunteers organize periodic special events that could be dinner and wine
pairings, wine country showcases and even road trips. As part of our wine-tasting year, we also hold a formal Christmas Gala usually
in late November or early December. This event attracts
300 plus members and guests and showcases 12 or more wine stations along with
live music, seated dinner and lots of fun surprises.
As we continue to offer a venue for new and upcoming
wineries and brokers, we also celebrate and support our “old friends” who have
supported us along the way. You can
always look forward to tasting and learning about wine varietals from regions
both close to home and across the world. We hope you can join us as we discover
new tastes and revisit old favourites.