Group Crush: Cabernet Sauvignon – Great Bear Vineyards, Davis, CA – Sustainable & Organic Grapes Family Vineyard. SHW Members Jenny and Marcus Meadows-Smith of Great Bear Vineyards will be doing a group crush for SHW members on Saturday, September 28 or October 5. (The date might move +/- one week depending on the development of the grapes. Target is to…
Group Crush: Rosé of Cabernet – Great Bear Vineyards, Davis, CA – Sustainable & Organic Grapes Have you ever made a Rosé? It is like making white wine, but from red grapes. However, the red grapes must be picked early in the harvest season to ensure you get a bright refreshing Rosé. Family Vineyard. SHW…
Viognier and primitivo made with grapes from this 18-year old vineyard continue to capture top awards. The vineyard is located in the Alta Mesa sub appellation within the Lodi appellation. Both varieties are Only the viognier is currently (primitivo is sold out) available for the upcoming harvest. $1 per lb. Grower picks; buyer picks up…
Want to try something new? Judy Pinegar is teaching a Fruit Wine Making class. The class is lecture for the basic steps and then she’ll talk about important tools and tricks of the trade. Following that, there will be several rotating hands-on instructions for: 1) fruit processing for wine making; 2) racking fruit wine; 3)…
The Amador County Fair is accepting entries for their Homemade Wine and Homemade Bottle Label competitions. Entries will be accepted at the Fair office in Plymouth on June 3-14. Wines must be made with produce from the Sierra Foothills AVA. Details here.
Donna Bettencourt is organizing a group buy of montepulciano grapes from Rancho Victoria in Plymouth, California. Price is $900 per ton. Looking for a few more members to purchase grapes to meet minimum tonnage requirements. If interested, contact Donna at donnab1045@gmail.com by June 15.
