Bring your 2023 red Bordeaux variety wines for evaluation to the August 21 Club meeting. We’re going roundtable format this time – that means what only you and other members sitting at your table will evaluate your wines with the judging sheet that judges use at the Club’s Jubilee Wine Competition. We hope to accomplish…
Bring your 2023 red Bordeaux variety wines for evaluation to the August 21 Club meeting. We’re going roundtable format this time – that means what only you and other members sitting at your table will evaluate your wines with the judging sheet that judges use at the Club’s Jubilee Wine Competition. We hope to accomplish…
We’re hearing that while this summer’s intense heat may have slowed the berries from ripening, growers are predicting that harvest will be on track. Time to get the cellar and crews ready. SHW Winemaking Equipment Rental Program The Club has larger pieces of wine making equipment available for members to rent including destemmer-crushers, basket presses,…
The Placer County Wine and Grape Association (PCWGA) invites all to their annual visit with the Placer County Coop Extension Farm Advisor. The Extension staff will be sharing the latest info on vineyard management practices and current regional issues. More info at this link. When: July 10, 7pm. Social begins at 6:30 Where: Cante ao…
Are your fruit trees and berry plants overproducing? There’s still room in the July 20 Fruit Winemaking Workshop. Instructor Judy Pinegar makes wine out of just about any fruit she can get her hands on. Not only does Judy make delicious grape wines but her olallieberry and jalapeño pepper wines are well known on the…
David Hicks, home wine maker and former SHW member is again coordinating a weekend in Lake County. This year’s event is on July 12-14, 2025. He writes: “Hi Northern Cal Winemakers, We still have room available for more of you would like to experience the World Class Wines of Lake County and Winemakers dinner at…
