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Sacramento Home Winemakers
We’re a volunteer non-profit social club promoting the art and science of home winemaking. Meet new friends, make wine and have fun!
Join Sacramento Home Winemakers
SHW is currently accepting 2024 memberships for both continuing and new members. Memberships may be submitted on-line, by USPS, or in person at a Club meeting. For membership details and membership application, click here. 2025 membership applications available in early January 2025.
Next Events
January 15 – Eastern and Central European Wines. Guest speaker Eric Danch, wine importer. We’ll be learning about and tasting wines made from this part of the world. Details to follow.
February 15 – White and Rose Wines Evaluation. Guest evaluator Brad Alderson gives us feedback on our 2024 whites and roses. Watch for the blog post details.
March 19 – Use and Care of Oak Barrels. Guest speaker Leo Prada, owner of Recoop in Santa Rosa shares the importance of caring for oak barrels. Details to follow.
April 16 – When to Pick? Andy Standeven, co-owner and winemaker at Shaker Ridge Vineyard educates us on the important elements when deciding to harvest. More details soon.
Recent Events
Chenin Blanc Vineyard Walk with Warren Bogle
July 24 – The White Winemaking Group braved a very hot summer day checking out the Chenin Blanc at one of Bogle Winery’s vineyards. Warren Bogle led the group talking about cluster development, disease control, extreme weather, and canopy management. Warren brought some of the winery’s Chenin Blanc wines for tasting. Photos courtesy of Steve Van Someren and David Ichikawa.
Jubilee – Wine Competition and Picnic – Awards Ceremony
May 18-19. The weekend was filled with fierce competitions and fun! 133 wines were judged in this Club-exclusive wine competition on May 18. The next day, we cast our label competition votes, languished in the shade while dining on pork sliders and potluck dishes, celebrated the top wine award winners, and tasted the competition’s wines. Thanks to the crews, judges, and coordinators, and special appreciation to Judy Pinegar and family for hosting the picnic.
Spring Activities – Pruning Clinic, UCD Library Tour, State Fair, Winemaking 201
Lots to do and see! Shaker Ridge Vineyard hosted a pruning clinic between raindrops. UCD’s researcher Audrey Russek guided the board through their Special Colelctions and Archives. The Club helps the California State Fair home wine competition in many ways. Winemaking 201 workshop discussed ways winemakers move into the art of wine making.
