Entices are being accepted from February 1-29 for the California State Fair Home Wine Competition. The competition is open to California residents entering wines made from California grapes. Entries may be delivered or dropped off at the Fair, or dropped-off at several off-site locations throughout the state. See details and entry information at the Fair’s…
Over 90 SHW members and guests enjoyed a festive evening of wine, friends, and lively conversation. There were a few quiet moments when we recognized those who made significant contributions to the club, and celebrated members for their winemaking accomplishments. On behalf of the Board of Directors, Board Chairperson Donna Bettencourt announced the Club’s annual…
SHW again participated in UC Davis’ 2023 TASTE event – a fundraiser benefitting the Robert Mondavi Institute’s programs and initiatives. The October 14, 2023 wine, beer, food and music soiree was held at The Good Life Garden on the Davis campus. We appreciate the generosity of SHW members who donated their wines to be poured…
The Class of 2023 is excited about this year’s harvest and we’re looking forward tasting their wines in a couple of years. Over 20 aspiring and returning winemakers, along with the WM 101 Crew spent a summer morning at the beautiful home winery of Kathy and Ron Loder throwing around wine making terminology, sampling members’…
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…
What a crazy busy June 3-4 Jubilee weekend that just flew by! The SHW Wine Label competition returned and not only do you express your artistic talent through your wines but also through your labels. Thirty-four labels were entered into competition. Jubilee Picnickers voted for their faves but the decisions were tough! Two labels were…
