For several years, WineMaker magazine has offered a one-year print subscription to SHW as a group at a special rate. The subscription was folded into the annual Club membership dues at no extra cost to members. Last October, we confirmed with the magazine’s publisher on the continuation of the group rate. However, a couple of weeks ago,…
Recently, one of our club members used his ApplePay account to pay for a charge on the SHW website. To his surprise, Apple tacked on a $10 Cash Advance Fee above and beyond what he was paying to the club. We don’t know if this has happened to anyone else using ApplePay or exactly what…
Sacramento Home Winemakers’ Jubilee Picnic and Awards Party will be Sunday May 19, 2024. 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 2:00 PM. At the Picnic, you’ll hear about which wines…
The El Dorado County Fair invites entries for their Homemade Wine and Wine Label competitions. Homemade Wine competition entries close on April 12. Wine Label competition entries will be accepted on May 24.
Join your fellow SHW members in an interactive, educational journey in learning to make white wine. Whether you have never made white wine before or have made one or two white wines and want to learn more, this focus group is for you. We will begin by meeting in person in June for white wine…
In response to grape source inquiries from Ken Musso’s the March 21 2024 presentation, Ken Musso shares grape grower Steve Viani’s contact info. From Ken: Steve has excellent clone 115 Barbera.Also has:TannatArneisFalanghinaFianoNero D’ Avola Contact Steve Viani for the specifics at 916 952-8503 and spviani@aol.com.
