Come on a sensory journey into the fascinating world of sherry wine on led by Roxanne O’Brien. Transported to Jerez’s “Sherry Triangle” and its centuries old bodegas and rich traditions, we will sample three diverse styles of sherry—dry, fresh, and saline biological aged manzanilla, and oxidatively aged amontillado and oloroso styles. We will discuss vineyard…
Members Paul & Nancy Baldwin have extra Primitivo plants. They have been replanting some of their vineyard and came out with too many. They have 15 green potted plants of Primitivo FSP 03 NC grafted on rootstock 1103P C #1. This rootstock is great for heavy soil. The plants came from Novavine. Plants are in…
Matt Cline, from Three Wine Company is offering a presentation and a wine tasting experience with him on Saturday, June 21. Over the course of his 43-year career, Matt was instrumental in the success of 3 wineries: Cline Cellars, Trinitas Cellars and now Three Wine Company. To Matt and thousands of years of winemakers before…
Leo Prada, the owner of Recoop Barrels, will be presenting on May 21st at our next SHW program meeting on how his method of recycling oak barrels is superior to other methods such as steaming power washing or dry ice blasting. He will also be able to answer those burning questions on barrel care and use…
Don’t miss SHW’s biggest party of the year. Reservations for the Jubilee Picnic and Awards Ceremony has been extended through May 20. SHW’s annual Jubilee picnic and awards party is on Sunday, June 1. You’ll hear who took the top honors in the Jubilee Wine Competition, have a chance to taste all of the wines…
Are you thinking about purchasing an oak barrel this year for your cellar? Consider a reused French oak barrel from Recoop Barrels in Sonoma County at a much lower price. Leo Prada, the owner of Recoop Barrels, will be presenting on May 21st at our next SHW program meeting on how his method of recycling oak…
