With this heat spell, almost overnight, the berries got the message! Harvest will be here before we know it. Gabe Jackson of Fermenter’s Warehouse in Santa Rosa has put together a helpful collection of calculations commonly used during harvest. His article includes converting to metric units, estimating vineyard yields (with general distinctions for location), and…
Ken Musso, grower and winemaker, recently grafted over some Syrah vines, which has resulted in a small Cinsault crop. Ken proposes that the first leaf Cinsault might be a fun project for SHW members to make rosé. Ken writes: “…The vineyard is at 1650′ elevation, in Gold Hill, northwest of Placerville in El Dorado County. We…
Wanting to make a port-style fortified wine this harvest? Thad Rodgers is coordinating a Club group buy of Portuguese varietal grapes typically used to make port-style fortified wines – Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo), Souzao, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Cao – from St. Jorge Winery in Acampo. The five varieties are anticipated to be harvested at…
SHW’s Jubilee is a celebration of Club members and wines! Thanks to everyone, wine entrants, volunteers and Picnic attendees, for a fun Jubilee weekend on June 3-4. Special appreciation is extended to: Big congratulations to Byron and Kathy Froman! Their 2022 viognier won the Best of Show honors. This year, the Best of Show award…
Pescatore Vineyard and Winery in Newcastle has 1 ton each of Zinfandel, Barbera, and Petite Sirah for sale. $900 per ton. 300 lbs minimum. Contact Dave Wegner at dpwegner@msn.com or call 916-663-1422.
1/2 ton Napa Valley Cabernet grapes, Calistoga AVA available this year. $1,500.00 for half ton plus $150.00 picking cost. Brix, PH updates weekly as harvest approaches. Really nice fruit in Calistoga. If interested contact Michael Harris 916-712-1912.
