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Powdery Mildew and Other Pests

Powdery mildew issues? SHW Vineyard Guru Paul Baldwin directs us to the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) Integrated Pest Managment (IPM) Program. This on-line resource is loaded with information for managing pests in just about any outdoor environment – agriculture, natural, and home. Go to this link for all you’ve wanted to…

White Rhone Wines – January 19 Meeting Recordings

Recordings from the January 19 meeting with Susan Tipton of Acquiesce Winery and Vineyards are available in the Speakers Resources page in the Members Resources tab on SHW’s web site. Other meeting recordings and resources can be found on the same tab. Log in on the web site with your username and password to access…

2021 SHW Annual Awards

It has been SHW’s long-standing tradition to annually recognize members and supporters who have given extraordinary efforts to the Club in the past year.  Sacramento Home Winemakers also highlights individuals who have demonstrated noticeable improvements in their wine making. Five of these awards are decided upon by the Board of Directors, while the Winemaker of…

October 20 Meeting Notes – Enzymes

At the October 20 meeting, guest evaluators Joe Real and Val Tiangco discussed using several enzymes in their wine making. There are many enzyme products; the ones shared below are Scott Laboratories products.  Joe shares: The generic names of enzymes are cellulases (for basil leaves and other high cellulose materials) and hemicellulases (to release flavors…