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Need Pourers & SHW Representatives for Woodland Winefest

Sacramento Home Winemakers has been invited to participate in Woodland Winefest on May 16, 2026! The wines have been collected, boxed up and are ready to share with attendees. Byron is looking for two available club members to transport the wine to Woodland Winefest and represent Sacramento Home Winemakers by sharing information and providing tastings….

Last Chance for Jubilee Picnic Reservations

Sacramento Home Winemakers’ Jubilee Picnic and Awards Party will be Sunday May 17, 2026. Mark your calendars! At the Picnic, you’ll hear about which wines and wine makers earned the top awards at the previous day’s Jubilee Wine Competition.  The location will be Judy Pinegar’s Back Yard and Barn as in past years. The picnic begins…

Clos du Lac – Vineyard Talk and Walk

Join us for the Clos du Lac Vineyard talk and walk, June 18 (Thursday), near Folsom Lake.  Clos du Lac (CDL) is a gated community surrounded by vineyards, olive groves and interconnected lakes, modeled after the southern France region.   The talk/walk, led by Brian Belmont the vineyard committee chair, will begin with shared wine under the…

Vineyard Wine Storage + Mentoring Opportunity – Placer County (Auburn area)

Kathryn Dobbins is a SHW member and provide the following opportunity. I have a climate-controlled metal building on my 2-acre working vineyard (former Fawnridge Winery site) and am offering limited private wine storage with optional hands-on mentoring for serious home winemakers. What’s Included: •  Secure, temperature-controlled storage for your carboys, barrels, or bottled wine. • …