For Free: Fermenters
Used fementers free to SHW members only: All round. Food grade. Grey fermenters come with lids. Contact Mike Thornburg at thornburgmike@yahoo.com or 916 715-7290.
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Wine Education – UC Davis Robert Mondavi Institute
The Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science at UC Davis has a couple of wine events coming soon – February 4, 2026: Sips and Bites – The Chemistry of Distinctive WinesDiscover how winemakers create distinctive wines, such as sherry, aged oak Chardonnay, or New Zealand-style Sauvignon Blanc. We will taste six wines and reveal…
For Sale: 30-Liter Still
30-Liter Still – Like New – Complete Professional Setup ● 30L Hillbilly brand stainless steel kettle ● StillDragon 6-sight-glass reflux column ● 6 copper bubble plates with caps and copper mesh ● Dephlegmator column ● 240V electric brew controller ● Brewhaus 6 gallon stainless steel thumper with stand ● Condenser, reducers, hoses, silicone gaskets, extra…
2025 SHW Holiday Party Recap
Food, wine, sparkly lights, wine, jokes and lots of smiles all made for a festive Club holiday party. It was an evening filled with the year’s Club activities, honoring members’ contributions and welcoming a new year. Marco Squazzin, president in 2024 and 2025 was recognized for his steadfast leadership. As President Marco passed the gavel…
Winemaker International Amateur Competition
Entries for the 2026 Winemaking International Amateur Competition (WineMaker magazine) are now being accepted. Entries close on March 13, 2026 and wines are planned to be judged in April 2026. Click here for more competition details and to enter.
SHW’s Winemaker of the Year Award
SHW’s annual Rex Johnston Home Winemaker of the Year award recognizes winemakers who have excelled based on the opinions of qualified judges in structured home wine competitions. To be considered for this year’s award, interested members must submit their entries by November 30, 2025. The successful candidate will be announced at the Club’s December 10…
