Pliny the Elder's wise words "in vino veritas" illustrate the belief that in wine there is truth. To illuminate another interpretation of the old Latin adage, the Harvard College Wine Society was founded in 2011 with the philosophy of re-establishing the European tradition of respecting and revering wine. Concerned with the culture of binge drinking on college campuses, we aim to promote social drinking in a responsible environment by cultivating an appreciation and understanding of wine. We provide a common space for undergraduate students, graduate students, and faculty members to meet and interact through the enjoyment of wine.

HCWS arranges a at least four large 100-people tastings throughout the semester. The majority of tastings are organized by grape variety and showcase wines from all around the world, hosted by guest speakers such as winemakers and wine educators to give lectures on various topics in oenology, including viniculture and vinification. We have hosted speakers from premiere wineries such as Chateaux d'Yquem, Beaucastel, and Charles Krug. Lastly, we hold wine and cheese pairing events where students have the chance to mix and mingle with faculty members and graduate students.

As Co-President, I was responsible for leading a team of 14 board members to organise tasks for large and small tastings, including venue negotiation, food preparation, event services procurement and wine pouring. In addition, I handled membership affairs, such as organising dues payments, communications, attendance lists and individual concerns that may arise. Along with my counterpart, we reach out to vineyards and organisations to organise events for upcoming years.