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Grapes for Sale: Cab Sauv Clone, Malbec & Merlot, Fountaingrove AVA

Steve Heller writes…the vineyard is in the Fountaingrove AVA, eastern Sonoma County, 1,300 feet, volcanic soils Cab Sauv Clone #7, 6 tons available, $3,000 per tonCab Sauv Cone #337, 6 tons available, $3,000 per tonMalbec, 3 tons available, $2,500 per tonMerlot, 1.2 tons available, $1,800 per ton Willing to pick custom small amounts. hellervineyards@gmail.com(763) 234-9082

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Reminder: September 16 Member Meeting

A Message from VP Donna Bettencourt: Sacramento Home Winemakers  September 16, 2026 Program           “Finishing Touches to Enhance Your Wines” Tina Valenzuela of Laffort USA will be presenting to us on the important, but many times overlooked steps to finish our wine to achieve our goals. We will identify characteristics that may…

UC Davis TASTE

Sacramento Home Winemakers has been invited to pour members’ wines at UC Davis’ 13th annual TASTE fundraising event! This popular event supports the Robert Mondavi Institute and showcases excellent wines made by SHW members including fruit and fortified wines. If you would like to donate a couple bottles of your wine to represent SHW. we will be…

Cellarmasters of Los Angeles Amateur Wine Competition

The Cellarmasters 2026 U.S. Amateur Wine Competion has opened it’s entries for this year. Entries must be received between September 1 and November 1, 2026. Cellarmasters entry fee is $25 per entry and only requires one 750 ml bottle. Please see the link to Cellarmasters website for more information, entry forms, and where to send…

For Sale: Champagne/Sparkling wine associated items

SHW member Judy Pinegar writes: Want to level up? How about champagne? The méthode champenoise (or traditional method) is the classic winemaking process used to create Champagne and other premium sparkling wines by initiating a second fermentation directly inside the individual bottle. For sale: One riddling rack, One corner bottle holder, Red Baron bottle capper…