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June 21 Winery Tour and June 28 Sherry Tasting

The Club has a couple of special events in june to expand your winemaking horizon. On June 21 (Saturday), visit with Matt Cline, winemaker and owner of 3 Wine Company in Clarksburg’s Old Sugar Mill. Matt shares the history of California’s wine industry. Details here. This workshop has been cancelled. Learn about sherries at the…

Reconditioned Barrels and Barrel Maintenance – May 21 Meeting

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…

May 21 Meeting – Reconditioned Barrels and Barrel Maintenance

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…