Meetings and Events

Fruit Wine Making Class

Want to try something new? Judy Pinegar is teaching a Fruit Wine Making class. The class is lecture for the basic steps and then she’ll talk about important tools and tricks of the trade. Following that, there will be several rotating hands-on instructions for: 1) fruit processing for wine making; 2) racking fruit wine; 3)…

White Winemaking 101 Focus Group Registration Closes May 31

A White Winemaking 101 Focus group is being organized by Donna Bettencourt. Over a dozen members have signed up so far and registration is closing May 31. Contact Donna Bettencourt at donnab1045@gmail.com if you are interested. Participants will learn to make white wine through one in person meeting, two zooms, and a joint crush and…

Winemaking 101, Beginning Winemaking – August 8 and 10

The Club’s Winemaking 101 workshop is designed for aspiring and newer vintners who are interested in learning to make wine. Workshop participants will learn the basic steps for making wine, hear what it takes to get started, plus get some common questions answered, such as: This year’s 2-part WM 101 workshop begins with an evening…

Lake County Tour, July 12-14

There’s still room left to join the fun! David Hicks, former SHW member, viticulturist, and home wine maker extraordinaire enjoys showcasing Lake County’s wine country for good reason. The scenery, wineries, and vineyards around Clear Lake are one of California’s best kept secrets! David invites you to his bi-annual Winery Tasting Weekend and Dinner in…

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White Wine Making 101 – Update: Varietal Change

Join your fellow SHW members in an interactive, educational journey in learning to make white wine.  Whether you have never made white wine before or have made one or two white wines and want to learn more, this focus group is for you. We will begin by meeting in person in June for white wine…

Lake County Tour, July 12-14, 2024

David Hicks, former SHW member, viticulturist, and home wine maker extraordinaire enjoys showcasing Lake County’s wine country for good reason. The scenery, wineries, and vineyards around Clear Lake are one of California’s best kept secrets! David invites you to his bi-annual Winery Tasting Weekend and Dinner in Lake County on July 12-14. David has arranged…