El Dorado Fair Amateur Wine Competition
The El Dorado Fair is accepting entries for their 2026 Amateur Wine and Label Competitions. Entries will be accepted from February 16 – March 16, 2026. See this link for entry forms and details.
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Vineyard Soil Management
SHW members are invited by Placer County Wine and Grape Association (PCWGA) to participate. Vineyard Soil Management 📅 February 21 ⏰ 9:00 am – 11:00 am 📍 4255 Burnett Rd Lincoln, CA 95648 Join PCWGA for an education session on the importance, and best practices, of caring for your soil to ensure a healthy and productive vineyard. This…
Group Buy at Clos du Lac Closing Soon
The group buy opportunity for Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Mourvedre from Clos du Lac Vineyards in Loomis is quickly filling. If you’re interested, contact coordinator Thad Rodgers. See the details at this blog post.
Save the Date! 2026 Jubilee
Mark your calendars! SHW’s 2026 wine competition and picnic is the weekend of May 16-17. The members-only wine competition will be on Saturday, May 16 in Sacramento, and the picnic – awards ceremony will nr in Loomis on the following day. Watch for the details!
For Adoption: Vineyard Rows
Ken and Lean Stafford, home winemakers and viticulturists are offering an “adopt-a-rpw” opportunity for the home winemaker. Read the details here.
Grafting – Maybe Time for a Change
A member is seriously considering grafting over some of his vines. If you have grafting experience or can share a resource, please contact Byron Froman at befroman@gmail.com or text at 530-219-1975.
