State Fair Home Wine Competition Results
The 2025 California State Fair home wine competition results are in! SHW members Thad and Heather Rodgers took home a Golden Bear for their 2017 Petite Sirah Port. Congratulations to all!
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For Sale: Used Wine Bottles
75 cases or bit more of mostly Bordeaux style wine bottles of mixed colors and bottom types. All bottles are used, washed, with no labels, and turned upside down in various types of cardboard cases ready for the filling process. Home winemaking for 35 years and trimming back. Pickup can be arranged near Roseville but…
Jubilee Picnic and Awards Party – June 1
Sacramento Home Winemakers’ Jubilee Picnic and Awards Party will be Sunday June 1, 2025. Mark your calendars! The location will be Judy Pinegar’s Back Yard and Barn as in past years. The picnic begins at 1 PM with the main course service planned for about 2 PM. At the Picnic, you’ll hear about which wines…
For Sale: Heavy-Duty Crusher-Destenmer
Crusher – Destemmer Italian manufacturer: Originale Bosello Heavy duty workhorse Motorized – Auger type Pump hose outlet for must transfer – hose included 220-volt electrical power required Capable of significant production and suitable for serious home-winemaker Transportation to be arranged by buyer Effectively worked for owner who is now retiring Located in Fulton, CA $400…
Recognizing and Sourcing Quality Wine Grapes – April 16 Meeting
Meeting program. Harvest is just a few months away and many of us are sourcing grapes for the upcoming vintage. At the April 16th meeting Andy Standeven, co-owner of Shaker Ridge Vineyards in El Dorado County, takes us on a deep dive to ensure we source quality grapes and determine the best time to harvest….
For Sale: Flextanks
Used flextanks. Excellent condition. Includes lid with caps and gasket. 2 x 30 gallons $100 each 7 x 59 gallons $200 each 17 x 80 gallons $250 each Also, seven 48″x 48″ black plastic pallets that can hold 4 tanks allowing easy moving with a pallet jack. $100 each. Contact Come at La Mesa Vineyards…
