From Donna Bettencourt: It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of Gin Yang on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. As a member of the Sacramento Home Winemakers (SHW) since 2005, I am certain in saying that Gin has been pivotal in leading our club to becoming what I believe is the greatest home…
Please join us on May 20th, 2026, as we welcome Aaron Lawson, PhD., winemaker at Raven’s Reach Winery of Sutter Creek, CA (Amador County). Aaron will be presenting on the topic of wine blending techniques, with a focus on lesser-known varietals. Members will have the opportunity to taste a couple of the individual varietals, and…
Save the date and secure your spot for Saturday, June 6th from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon at InAlliance to sharpen your winemaking knowledge and expertise. Pat Henderson, Chief winemaker at Kenwood, educator, and respected wine consultant, will be joining us for the first of a two-part series focusing on the critical steps in winemaking, some…
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….
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…
When you volunteer for the Home Winemaking Booth at the State Fair, you will receive: This year, the State Fair’s run is from July 17- August 2. Please check your calendars to see if you can fill one of our shifts. To sign up for a shift go to: https://shw.ivolunteer.com/home_winemaking_2026 Grab a friend to share…
