Zinfandel – The Varietal, History, and Interpretations SHW’s July 16 meeting’s guest speaker is Mike Dunne, noted wine judge and wine writer. Mike will present on the history of Zinfandel wine in California and guide us through a sensory sampling of 4-5 distinctive interpretations in selected commercial wine, from concentrated, high alcohol wines, to subtle,…
Derrick Vineyards, located in the Alta Mesa sub-appelation within the Lodi Appelation has grapes for sale. Wine made from their viognier grapes have again earned double-gold and best of class honors at the California State Fair. Available: Approximately 1 ton Tempranillo and 1 ton+ Primitivo. $1 lb. Grower picks. Contact Barbara Derrick at 916 591-7112…
Wines made from P&N wine grapes have won numerous State Fair Gold Medal awards. They have both white and red varieties for sale. $.70/lb. You Pick, make it a friend and family event. 100 pound minimum. Free use of picking boxes, clippers, grape haul in, and crusher/destemmer, leave the mess with us. Our vineyard is…
SHW’s Winemaking 101 Workshop, Beginning Winemaking is filling up fast. This workshop is offered just once a year so don’t miss your chance to get red wine making basics down or refresh your skills. The 2-part workshop starts with an evening Zoom on Thursday, August 7, 6:30 -9 pm, and a “Field Day” on Saturday,…
For sale for the first time since 2021, just in time for the harvest season! Proudly fly your SHW colors by purchasing a SHW Crush T shirt. Follow this link: https://www.sachomewine.com/t-shirt-order-form to see, select and purchase the 2025 SHW Crush T shirt for $22 in a selection of colors, styles, and sizes. Deadline to purchase…
Thank you to everyone who signed up for a volunteer shift for the California State Fair Home Winemaking booth! Due to some unexpected cancellations and previously unfilled shifts, we still have seven (7) shifts that need to be filled. Please check your calendars to see if you can fill this remaining shift. To sign up…
