Our tastings can feature wine from around the world, however our focus is on Ontario wines and winemakers. Exploring wines globally enables a better focus on what is happening locally with Ontario wines.

Our events are held in different locations throughout Windsor -Essex county, including restaurants, clubs, and wineries. Locations change to offer a variety of experiences for our members.

We host monthly events on Monday evenings. There have been a few exceptions to this due to availability of presenter or venue availability. Count on events happening on Monday evenings. Why? Monday is typically the slowest night in the hospitality industry. Venues and wineries are typically closed or very lightly frequented. Having an event on a Monday is something good for a venue.

We generally do not host events in July or August.

Events typically include showcased wines paired with small bites. We advise you not consider these events as dinner, and suggest dinner or a snack prior to arriving.

All event attendees are required to bring their own set of six tasting glasses.

In the past, any glasses were accepted; however, we have implemented a new policy to ensure consistency and quality. All new members are required to bring proper ISO-certified tasting glasses, which are available for purchase through the Society. Each set comes with a simple six-glass cardboard holder that folds flat for easy storage when not in use.

Previous members are not required to purchase new glasses but are encouraged to upgrade to ISO-certified glasses as they replenish their sets.

For reference, ISO-certified tasting glasses generally have the following specifications:

• Height: approximately 155 mm (6.1 inches)

• Bowl Diameter (widest point): approximately 65 mm (2.5 inches)

• Rim Diameter: approximately 46 mm (1.8 inches)

• Capacity: approximately 215 mL (7.25 oz)

ISO glasses are specifically designed to enhance the tasting experience and maintain a consistent standard across all events.

Seating is always unassigned. If you wish to sit with someone, make an effort to get to the event early enough to do so. Please do not expect us to reserve seating. Keep in mind that you might make some new friends by sitting with someone you don’t know. It happens!

If you enjoy wine and want to learn more, you've picked the right spot! We pride ourselves on our diversity, with members ranging from those new to wine, to people in the wine industry, including sommeliers, and everyone in between. We are all here to taste, explore and have fun together.

I purchased an event ticket and cannot attend, can I transfer the ticket to a different event?

All event sales are final. We are a not-for-profit, volunteer-run organization. We are unable to offer refunds or maintain waiting lists for events. You can give or sell your event ticket to another person*; however, doing so is your responsibility. Please let us know in advance if another guest will be attending in your place.

*Please note, if the recipient is a non-member and you’ve given them your member-priced ticket, they will be charged the difference at the door.

The OWS is not in the wine sales business. We arrange events at wineries and other venues, and these venues provide the wine for these events. If a winery or presenter wishes to sell wine under the rules and regulations of the LLBO, they are welcome and encouraged to do so. However, if a venue chooses not to offer wine for purchase, then wine will not be sold. The Ontario Wine Society does not and cannot sell wine.

The current board members are:

Felicia Doucet - President

Missi Galamb - Vice President

Katrina Johnson - Treasurer

Emma Borg - Secretary

Event costs vary from venue to venue, however you can expect a price range of anywhere from $95-$130 per members for each event. Non-members pay a higher premium of typically 15-30% more. Attendance for each event is optional, however to qualify for our Member Appreciation event you are required to have attended at least 5 events in that membership year.