Grafting – Maybe Time for a Change
A member is seriously considering grafting over some of his vines. If you have grafting experience or can share a resource, please contact Byron Froman at befroman@gmail.com or text at 530-219-1975.
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Grapes for Sale / Group Buy: Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Mourvedre – Clos du Lac, Loomis
If you’ve been wanting to make wine from different varieties but couldn’t because you didn’t meet the grower’s minimum, this group buy opportunity may be for you. Clos du Lac is an established vineyard community in Loomis that sells to both commercial wineries and home wine makers. For the 2026 harvest, they offer for sale…
For Sale: Cased Glass
20 cases of new 750 ml Bordeaux style wine bottles. $10 case, or if buyer takes all $8 case. Glass is in Sacramento. SHW members only. Contact Tom at 916-508-5581.
SHW Meeting – January 21
January 21’s meeting features guest speaker Mike Dunne, seasoned wine judge for both commercial and home wines. Mike provides insights into the process that he and many wine judges use to evaluate wines. He’ll cover the importance of color, clarity, aroma, taste, balance and finish. We will be tasting with Mike so bring 2 wine glasses…
For Free: Fermenters
Used fementers free to SHW members only: All round. Food grade. Grey fermenters come with lids. Contact Mike Thornburg at thornburgmike@yahoo.com or 916 715-7290.
Wine Education – UC Davis Robert Mondavi Institute
The Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science at UC Davis has a couple of wine events coming soon – February 4, 2026: Sips and Bites – The Chemistry of Distinctive WinesDiscover how winemakers create distinctive wines, such as sherry, aged oak Chardonnay, or New Zealand-style Sauvignon Blanc. We will taste six wines and reveal…
