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…
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…
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.
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…
30-Liter Still – Like New – Complete Professional Setup ● 30L Hillbilly brand stainless steel kettle ● StillDragon 6-sight-glass reflux column ● 6 copper bubble plates with caps and copper mesh ● Dephlegmator column ● 240V electric brew controller ● Brewhaus 6 gallon stainless steel thumper with stand ● Condenser, reducers, hoses, silicone gaskets, extra…
Food, wine, sparkly lights, wine, jokes and lots of smiles all made for a festive Club holiday party. It was an evening filled with the year’s Club activities, honoring members’ contributions and welcoming a new year. Marco Squazzin, president in 2024 and 2025 was recognized for his steadfast leadership. As President Marco passed the gavel…
