The Sonoma County Harvest Fair is partnering with home winemaking club Garage Enologists of Sonoma County (GENCO) to produce the Fair’s 2024 Amateur Wine Competition. Residents of the State of California re invited to compete. Entries are due August 23. Wines are to be dropped off on August 26-30 in Santa Rosa. More information can…
Half ton Pinot Noir for Sale. Farmed organically. If interested contact Ken at (408) 438-7021. I checked the sugars on 8/10 and they were at 19 Brix.
Bring your 2023 red Bordeaux variety wines for evaluation to the August 21 Club meeting. We’re going roundtable format this time – that means what only you and other members sitting at your table will evaluate your wines with the judging sheet that judges use at the Club’s Jubilee Wine Competition. We hope to accomplish…
Bothello Vineyard in Auburn will have grapes for sale at $0.50 per pound; perfect for the home winemaker. Varietals include Merlot, Barbera, Syrah, Chardonnay, Semillon. Buyer picks. Family owned and operated. Please contact Pam Bothello at 858-232-8510.
SHW member Chuck Rairdan is looking for 1-2 partners interested in purchasing Shake Ridge Vineyards‘ Mourvèdre. The grower’s minimum is 500 lbs. and Chuck is interested in 300 lbs. Chuck also has a truck that can haul more than his 300 lbs. Interested? Contact Chuck at crairdan@yahoo.com.
We’re hearing that while this summer’s intense heat may have slowed the berries from ripening, growers are predicting that harvest will be on track. Time to get the cellar and crews ready. SHW Winemaking Equipment Rental Program The Club has larger pieces of wine making equipment available for members to rent including destemmer-crushers, basket presses,…
