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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…

Grapes for Sale: Primitivo, Petite Sirah, Barbera, Sauvignon Blanc – Plymouth

Terry and Ray Villegas grow Primitivo, Barbera, Petite Sirah, and Sauvignon Blanc. They hand cultivate their vines with the help from family and friends. Interested buyers are invited to tour their 6,000 vine 7-year old vineyard and taste wines made from their grapes on Saturday May 10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Grapes are $0.50 lb. Buyer…