Want to try something new? Judy Pinegar is teaching a Fruit Wine Making class. The class is lecture for the basic steps and then she’ll talk about important tools and tricks of the trade. Following that, there will be several rotating hands-on instructions for: 1) fruit processing for wine making; 2) racking fruit wine; 3)…
Donna Bettencourt is organizing a group buy of montepulciano grapes from Rancho Victoria in Plymouth, California. Price is $900 per ton. Looking for a few more members to purchase grapes to meet minimum tonnage requirements. If interested, contact Donna at donnab1045@gmail.com by June 15.
Group Buy: Petite Sirah – Vista Luna Vineyard, Clements, Borden Hills AVA (AVA) Organic Thad Rodgers is organizing a group buy of organic Petite Sirah grapes from the Borden Hills AVA NE of Lodi. Vista Luna is a 400 acre commercial vineyard that sells organic grapes to premium and commercial wineries. Thad will coordinate a…
The California State Fair continues to recognize the significance of home wine and winemakers in the State’s wine and food culture by sponsoring a statewide home wine competition. This year’s top awardees were honored with an awards ceremony on May 11 where competition entrants were invited to taste some of the wines that floated to…
Congratulations to all who entered this year’s Jubilee wine and label competitions! Fifteen judges evaluated 133 wines last Saturday awarding 19 double-golds, 25 golds, 68 silvers, 17 bronzes, 2 honorable mentions, and 2 no awards. Twenty-two best of classes were recognized. Five wines had the honor of earning Best of Division: The Best of Show…
Award winning wines have been made from these well-maintained home vineyard grapes. Approximately 500 lbs of petite sirah and 350 lbs of barbera are available. Buyer picks. Grapes are $.70 / lb. A destemmer-crusher is available for use. If interested, please contact Nasser Assadi at assadinasser@gmail.com or 916 505 9341.
