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In vino veritas; the 2025 Wine Forum of Oklahoma in photos

In vino veritas; the 2025 Wine Forum of Oklahoma in photos

Monday, June 9, 2025

Media Contact: Stephen Howard | Director of Marketing & Communications | 405.744.4363 | stephen.howard@okstate.edu

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The 2025 Wine Forum of Oklahoma celebrated global wines, culinary excellence and, most importantly - the bright future of Oklahoma State University students.

Hosted by the Wayne Hirst Center for Beverage Education at the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, this year's event welcomed over 300 distinguished guests, wine enthusiasts and culinary aficionados for a weekend of immersive educational seminars, curated wine tastings, expert cooking demonstrations and exclusive vintner dinners.

The theme was "In Vino Veritas," which means "In Wine, There is Truth." Gamba Family Vineyards and Winery took center stage as the event's Honorary Vintner Chairs, and Chef Andrew Black, the 2023 James Beard Award winner as the best chef in the Southwest, wowed guests all weekend.

All photos were taken by Adam Luther.

Day 1

Gala Celebration
Over 300 distinguished guests sipped the world's finest wines and enjoy the meal prepared by Chef Andrew Black, the 2023 James Beard Award winner as the best chef in the Southwest.
The evening also included a live auction, and after the final paddle was lifted, over $727,000 had been raised for student scholarships for OSU Hospitality and Tourism Management students.

Day 2

Immersive wine experiences
The second day of the Wine Forum of Oklahoma included several educational seminars, curated wine tastings, expert cooking demonstrations and an elegant grand tasting event.

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