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2025 Membership Applications – Now Accepting

Happy New Year! Sacramento Home Winemakers is accepting membership applications for 2025. Annual membership dues remain at $60 for general memberships (up to 2 persons at same address) and $10 for higher education student memberships. Whether you aspire to start making wine or grow your own grapes, or wish to refine your enology and viticulture…

For Sale: Barrel Racks, SS Tank, Kegs, Carboys

Winemaking items for sale: 2 double-barrel racks, metal, $75 apiece or both for $125 2 single-barrel racks, metal, $50 each 5 beer kegs, $25 apiece or 2 for $40 1 stainless steel tank with floating lid and valve, 300 litre, excellent condition, $400 19 5-gal plastic carboys (some are Better Bottles), $15 apiece or 3…

Save the Date!

The California State Fair Home Wine competition will be accepting entries February 1-28. This contest is one of the required competitions to complete for SHW’s Winemaker of the Year award. The Fair’s competition date is on April 5. Watch for enty details.

Annual SHW Awards

At the December 11, 2024 club holiday party, members we’re honored for their accomplishments and contributions. Byron Froman received the Bob Beck Memorial Educator of the Year award. Tony Devine received the Stu Shafer Memorial Most Improved Winemaker award. Sip Happens, team of winemakers comprised of Amanda Westerman, Patrick McGillivray, and Matt Gallagher, was awarded…

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Roxanne O’Brien’s Savory Bread Pudding Recipe

At SHW’s October 16 meeting, guest presenter Roxanne O’Brien paired her holiday savory bread pudding with Joe and Cory Morgan’s barbera. Many of you asked for the recipe – Roxanne shares it below along with a couple of notes. Savory Mushroom, Leek, and Herb Bread Pudding This has a long list of ingredients, but most…