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Meeting Wednesday – 7/15 – Markus Bokisch

Don’t forget! Markus Bokisch of Bokisch Wines will be joining us tomorrow night! Markus Bokisch is a pioneering winemaker who, alongside his wife Liz, founded Bokisch Vineyards in Lodi, California, in 1999. He is best known as a trailblazer who introduced and popularized premium Spanish grape varieties (like Tempranillo, Albariño, and Graciano) in California, revolutionizing the domestic…

For Sale: Italian Grape/Juice Press – Auburn

Kathryn from Vigil Vineyards writes: Italian grape or juice press. Very good condition. Sells for $560 new. 5 gallon capacity. Asking $300 OBO.   https://morebeer.com/products/marchisio-fruit-press-wine-ratcheting-basket-25-1?srsltid=AfmBOoqyF29iazLRNIU_Vub2-1prJiTIr8syCDUI218rh6MMukuroxL0 Excellent condition manual grape crusher. Perfect for a home wine or grape juice maker. Asking $150 OBO.  Contact Kathryn from Vigil Vineyards at 916-677-6973 or katdobkins@yahoo.com We are located in Auburn but have…

July 15, 2026 Meeting – Guest Speaker: Markus Bokisch

Please join us on July 15, 2026 as we welcome Markus Bokisch of Bokisch Wines. Markus Bokisch is a pioneering winemaker who, alongside his wife Liz, founded Bokisch Vineyards in Lodi, California, in 1999. He is best known as a trailblazer who introduced and popularized premium Spanish grape varieties (like Tempranillo, Albariño, and Graciano) in California, revolutionizing…