Annual Meeting Election Results
At SHW’s November 19 Annual Meeting, the following candidates were successfully elected to serve on the 2026 Executive Board: Note: the board position of Secretary was not up for election. See SHW bylaws.
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Winemaker International Amateur Competition
Entries for the 2026 Winemaking International Amateur Competition (WineMaker magazine) are now being accepted. Entries close on March 13, 2026 and wines are planned to be judged in April 2026. Click here for more competition details and to enter.
2026 Education Survey – Your Input is Important
SHW is your club and the Education Committee is inviting you to share your input and ideas on the topics or experiences you are looking for. To complete this survey on-line, please go to this link. Your input is appreciated by January 1. But don’t put this simple task off until then. At the November…
SHW’s Winemaker of the Year Award
SHW’s annual Rex Johnston Home Winemaker of the Year award recognizes winemakers who have excelled based on the opinions of qualified judges in structured home wine competitions. To be considered for this year’s award, interested members must submit their entries by November 30, 2025. The successful candidate will be announced at the Club’s December 10…
Lodi Wine Labs – Updated Courier Services
Lodi Wine Labs continues to update their courier services. For the latest schedules and locations, see this their Courier Services and Sample Drop-Off Locations.
20th Annual Placer County Wine and Grape Association Wine Competition
Placer County Wine and Grape Association is accepting entries through November 9 for their home winemaker competition. See this link for more details.
