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Folsom Lake College – Wine Analysis

Please note: Updated Lyza Drop/Off Instructions SHW is partnering with Folsom Lake College’s (FLC) Viticulture and Enology program to expand vineyard and wine making knowledge for both students and Club members. FLC offers free wine analysis to industry partners and local wineries and extends that free service to SHW members. The analysis is performed with…

Phishing and Scams Warning

A message from President Marco Sguazzin Recently, we have had an influx of email phishing and scamming attempts targeting Sacramento Home Winemakers members. Currently, there are many different phishing schemes going around asking members to make financial transactions, purchases on behalf of the sender, and even to make changes to the website. These emails are…

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Only 4 Days Left to Reserve Your SHW Holiday Party Tix

SHW’s Holiday Party reservations have been extended to December 4, so join in on the fun! The Club’s holiday party is on Wednesday, December 11 with appetizers starting at 5:30 p.m. There will be wine (please bring), Italian cuisine, silent auction, introduction of the incoming executive board, annual awards, and you’ll see who captured the…

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November 30 – Last Day for Winemaker of the Year Entries

Did your wines capture outstanding awards in this year’s home wine competitions? Enter this coveted annual award by November 30. See this link and this blog post the details. The successful candidate will be revealed at the December 11 Holiday Party. Contact Chief Judge Gin Yang with questions at ginyangstaehlin@yahoo.com or 916 217-0294.

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Holiday Party – Reserve by December 2

You’re probably busy traveling or prepping for late this week – it takes just a quick minute to make your reservations for the Club’s Holiday Party. The party’s on Wednesday, December 11 upstairs at the Turn Verein with appetizers starting at 5:30 p.m. Dinner service is T 6:30 p.m. Bring wine to share for your…

2025 Executive Board Elected

At the November 20, 2024 Annual Meeting of the Sacramento Home Winemakers, the following members were elected to serve on the 2025 Executive Board. Congrats to all! President – Marco Sguazzin Vice President – Byron Froman and Christa Ring (Co-Vice Presidents) Secretary – Kathryn Froman Membership Chair – Tammy Cross Members At Large – Ron…