The Holiday Party crews are planning and getting the details together for this year’s Holiday Party! This soiree brings together you, wine, food, annual awards and generosity. So, mark on your calendars for Wednesday, December 11. Watch for the details.
SHW’s November meeting is also known as the Annual Meeting when official Club business is conducted such as changes in the Club’s By-laws and the election of the incoming year’s executive board. The Board of Directors (BOD), composed of the 4 immediate past presidents, the current president, and historian (ex officio) is also the Club’s…
Placer County Wine and Grape Association is accepting entries for their upcoming home winemaker competition. The judging is on Tuesday, November 12, and the Awards Ceremony and Dinner is on Wednesday, November 13. Please For your convenience, Jim Allen with PCWGA will be at SHW’s October 16 meeting to accept your entries. Entry wines must…
SHW members Paul and Nancy Baldwin still have some nice red grapes available. They have 25+ brix Barbera and Cabernet Sauvignon still in good condition. Grapes are 70 cents/pound u-pick with free picking boxes, clippers and crusher-destemmer with their help. This is probably the last week. Please call Paul at 916-425-4763
Sobon Estates / Shenandoah Valley Wines makes a special offer to home winemakers who haven’t yet had enough – wine grapes, that is. Their vines are still hanging with Malbec and Muscat Hamburg (the latter makes a sweet wine) in Shenandoah Valley. At their Jackson Valley location, Tinta Cao and Souzao grapes are available. The…
Home winmaking club Cellermasters LA is accepting entries for their upcoming home wine competition. Entries are being accepted now and close on November 1. See this link for more details.
