Entices are being accepted from February 1-29 for the California State Fair Home Wine Competition. The competition is open to California residents entering wines made from California grapes. Entries may be delivered or dropped off at the Fair, or dropped-off at several off-site locations throughout the state. See details and entry information at the Fair’s…
Sacramento Home Winemakers recognizes excellence in winemaking with its annual Winemaker of the Year (WOY) award. This memorial award honors Rex Johnston who excelled in many styles of home wine making, was a fierce competitor, and readily shared his wine making expertise. The WOY competition has several requirements including mandatory competitions within the award year….
The Alameda County Fair invites entries to their amateur wine competition. Entries will be accepted January 1 – March 1, 2024. There are two ways to enter: 1) on-line or 2) paper. See here for the competition’s entry guide. Contact Patty Cuellar, Alameda County Fair Wine Competition Coordinator, at wine@alamedacountyfair.com. This competition is a Recognized…
Over 90 SHW members and guests enjoyed a festive evening of wine, friends, and lively conversation. There were a few quiet moments when we recognized those who made significant contributions to the club, and celebrated members for their winemaking accomplishments. On behalf of the Board of Directors, Board Chairperson Donna Bettencourt announced the Club’s annual…
With this heat spell, almost overnight, the berries got the message! Harvest will be here before we know it. Gabe Jackson of Fermenter’s Warehouse in Santa Rosa has put together a helpful collection of calculations commonly used during harvest. His article includes converting to metric units, estimating vineyard yields (with general distinctions for location), and…
SHW’s Jubilee is a celebration of Club members and wines! Thanks to everyone, wine entrants, volunteers and Picnic attendees, for a fun Jubilee weekend on June 3-4. Special appreciation is extended to: Big congratulations to Byron and Kathy Froman! Their 2022 viognier won the Best of Show honors. This year, the Best of Show award…
