The Columbia Willamette Enological Society educates members and enhances their appreciation of wine by hosting monthly wine tastings and various wine and food activities. We explore the wine regions of the world and the Pacific Northwest in particular. It was founded November 1980 as a nonprofit 501(c) corporation registered with the state of Washington. Membership stands at about 100, with 50 members and guests typically attending monthly programs, which are two-hour tasting programs on the second Wednesday of each month from September to June.