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For Sale: Italian Grape/Juice Press – Auburn

Kathryn from Vigil Vineyards writes: Italian grape or juice press. Very good condition. Sells for $560 new. 5 gallon capacity. Asking $300 OBO.   https://morebeer.com/products/marchisio-fruit-press-wine-ratcheting-basket-25-1?srsltid=AfmBOoqyF29iazLRNIU_Vub2-1prJiTIr8syCDUI218rh6MMukuroxL0 Excellent condition manual grape crusher. Perfect for a home wine or grape juice maker. Asking $150 OBO.  Contact Kathryn from Vigil Vineyards at 916-677-6973 or katdobkins@yahoo.com We are located in Auburn but have…

July 15, 2026 Meeting – Guest Speaker: Markus Bokisch

Please join us on July 15, 2026 as we welcome Markus Bokisch of Bokisch Wines. Markus Bokisch is a pioneering winemaker who, alongside his wife Liz, founded Bokisch Vineyards in Lodi, California, in 1999. He is best known as a trailblazer who introduced and popularized premium Spanish grape varieties (like Tempranillo, Albariño, and Graciano) in California, revolutionizing…

Bulk Wine for Sale – MoniClaire Vineyards/ Dry Creek Valley

Recently, we were contacted by Jim Morris of Shine Wine Services with an unusual request. Due to the recent death of the Winery owner, MoniClaire Vineyards is liquidating their wines. After much discussion with Jim and the Winemaking Consultant, Lisa Bishop Forbes, the decision to offer the wine to our club members was made. First…

Grapes for Sale: Petite Sirah, Primitivo and Barbera – Fair Oaks, Sacramento

Premium wine grapes from Nasser’s Vineyards in Fair Oaks, Sacramento Available varieties:• Petite Sirah – 600 to 650 lbs @ $1.00/lb• Primitivo – 400 to 450 lbs @ $0.90/lb• Barbera – 400 to 450 lbs @ $0.80/lb These award-winning wine grapes are typically ready for harvest during the first week of September. Owner assistance with…