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Grapes for Sale: Picpoul Blanc, Vermentino, Grenache Noir Alban, Malbec, Mourvedre, Clairette Blanche – El Dorado AVA (near Placerville)

Tim Sauer from Saureel Vineyards -writes Current 2026 Availability and Pricing. Final Weeks for 10% Early Order Pricing Block Varietal Tons Available 10% (7/31/2026) Standard Pricing 1 Picpoul Blanc 7.50 $1,980 $2,200 2 Vermentino 8.00 $2,160 $2,400 5 Grenache Noir Alban 12.37 $1,890 $2,100 6 Malbec 12.00 $1,710 $1,900 7 Mourvedre 10.87 $1,980 $2,200 8…

Grapes for Sale: Primitivo, Petite Sirah, Barbera, Sauvignon Blanc – Amador AVA (near Plymouth)

Terry Villegas from Villegas Family Vineyard writes – Premium wine grapes available from an 8-year-old vineyard near Plymouth, California (Amador County AVA). Available varieties:– Primitivo – up to 3 tons– Barbera – up to 3 tons– Petite Sirah – up to 3 tons– Sauvignon Blanc – up to 3 tons Pricing:$0.50/lb. (100 lb. minimum) –…

Reminder: June 17 , 2026 SHW Meeting: Getting Ready for Harvest with Dick Minnis

Getting Ready for Harvest: Fermentation Suggestions and Calculations for Home Winemakers Dick Minnis will be our speaker at the June 17th meeting.  Harvest is just around the corner and it is time, whether we are new or seasoned winemakers, to brush off the cobwebs in our brains and review the winemaking practices that result in a…

Looking for Volunteers for the 2026 State Fair Home Winemaking Booth

We still have a few shifts needing volunteers. The Home Winemaking booth is indoors and air conditioned. 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…

Join us at Clos du Lac – Vineyard Talk and Walk

There is still time to sign up and 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…