Congratulations to SHW members who captured Double Gold and Gold awards at the 2025 California State Fair Home Wine Competition. The Club is purchasing 250 each of Double Gold and Gold wine bottle stickers. If your wine(s) earned earned Double Gold or Gold awards at this year’s competition and you would like some stickers to…
The 2025 California State Fair home wine competition results are in! SHW members Thad and Heather Rodgers took home a Golden Bear for their 2017 Petite Sirah Port. Congratulations to all!
Sacramento Home Winemakers’ Jubilee Picnic and Awards Party will be Sunday June 1, 2025. Mark your calendars! The location will be Judy Pinegar’s Back Yard and Barn as in past years. The picnic begins at 1 PM with the main course service planned for about 2 PM. At the Picnic, you’ll hear about which wines…
Crusher – Destemmer Italian manufacturer: Originale Bosello Heavy duty workhorse Motorized – Auger type Pump hose outlet for must transfer – hose included 220-volt electrical power required Capable of significant production and suitable for serious home-winemaker Transportation to be arranged by buyer Effectively worked for owner who is now retiring Located in Fulton, CA $400…
Meeting program. Harvest is just a few months away and many of us are sourcing grapes for the upcoming vintage. At the April 16th meeting Andy Standeven, co-owner of Shaker Ridge Vineyards in El Dorado County, takes us on a deep dive to ensure we source quality grapes and determine the best time to harvest….
SHW members Andy and Elizabeth Standeven have been farming wine grapes commercially for over 25 years. Wines made with grapes from their El Dorado Shaker Ridge Vineyard has won many awards both commercially and by home wine makers. At the Club’s April 16 meeting, Andy educates us on the things we should be looking for…
