Ken Musso, grower and winemaker, recently grafted over some Syrah vines, which has resulted in a small Cinsault crop. Ken proposes that the first leaf Cinsault might be a fun project for SHW members to make rosé. Ken writes: “…The vineyard is at 1650′ elevation, in Gold Hill, northwest of Placerville in El Dorado County. We…
Wanting to make a port-style fortified wine this harvest? Thad Rodgers is coordinating a Club group buy of Portuguese varietal grapes typically used to make port-style fortified wines – Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo), Souzao, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Cao – from St. Jorge Winery in Acampo. The five varieties are anticipated to be harvested at…
SHW’s Jubilee is a celebration of Club members and wines! Thanks to everyone, wine entrants, volunteers and Picnic attendees, for a fun Jubilee weekend on June 3-4. Special appreciation is extended to: Big congratulations to Byron and Kathy Froman! Their 2022 viognier won the Best of Show honors. This year, the Best of Show award…
Pescatore Vineyard and Winery in Newcastle has 1 ton each of Zinfandel, Barbera, and Petite Sirah for sale. $900 per ton. 300 lbs minimum. Contact Dave Wegner at dpwegner@msn.com or call 916-663-1422.
1/2 ton Napa Valley Cabernet grapes, Calistoga AVA available this year. $1,500.00 for half ton plus $150.00 picking cost. Brix, PH updates weekly as harvest approaches. Really nice fruit in Calistoga. If interested contact Michael Harris 916-712-1912.
Family Vineyard. SHW Members Jenny and Marcus Meadows-Smith of Great Bear Vineyards offers their grapes for sale to club members. Their vineyards have produced award-winning wines both in commercial and home wine competitions. Grape Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon Listing date:13 May 2023 Pricing: $1/1b sustainable; $1.50/lb organic Estimated Pick Date : Mid Sept 24.5 B Min/Max: 100lb and…
