The 2024 WineMaker International Amateur Wine Competition has announced its upcoming competition. This contest is the world’s largest competition for hobby winemakers. Entries are accepted through March 15, 2024. See here for the details. This competition is a Recognized Competition for SHW’s Winemaker of the Year.
SHW again participated in UC Davis’ 2023 TASTE event – a fundraiser benefitting the Robert Mondavi Institute’s programs and initiatives. The October 14, 2023 wine, beer, food and music soiree was held at The Good Life Garden on the Davis campus. We appreciate the generosity of SHW members who donated their wines to be poured…
Ken Musso has the following grapes available in one ton minimums:4 tons Friulano, Shenandoah12 tons Picpoul, Shenandoah8 tons cab. South Shingle El Dorado4 tons Lagrein. El Dorado4 tons Petite Manseng. El Dorado4 tons Refosco. El Dorado8 tons Nero D’ Avola. El Dorado All grapes priced $2,000 or lower. If interested, please contact Ken Musso at 916-990-6259.
Barbara Derrick has approximately 150-200 lbs of tempranillo for sale. As of October 20, the brix is 23 degrees with a pH of 3.48. $1 lb; grower picks. Contact Barbara at 916 591-7112.
Paul and Nancy Baldwin still have grapes for sale after an extended ripening season. They have very clean and easy to pick Barbera at 24 brix, excellent Cab at 22-23 brix and beautiful Semillon at 22-23 brix (as of October 10). The history of ripening can be followed on their website at pandnenterprises.net. Grapes are…
Grapes for sale – varieties ready now. Buyer picks. 200 lb minimum. $.45 lb. Contact Ian at 916 275-8680.
