Following the well-received seminar on September 6th by Clark Smith on Game-Changing Technologies for Home Winemakers, Clark has offered to SHW members a $50 discount off the registration fee of his class, Winemaking Fun-damentals Made Easy. If you are looking for a comprehensive and in-depth course on enology essentials without a huge investment of time and…
Meeting Program: this Wednesday’s meeting will give you a break from this crazy harvest. Bring your wine glass and enjoy an evening of armchair travel as members Robert and Darcy Wharton flash up their colorful slides and share their best Tuscan travel moments. There’s so much to see and do in Tuscany, let’s hope this…
The vineyards are located on the floor of the Sonoma Valley in the town of Sonoma. The grapes were sold to Rosenblum for years under the Maggie’s Reserve label. Available are 4 tons of 135-year old Zinfandel, and about half ton of Semillon. A delicious wine is produced when the two varieties are co-fermented. Fruit…
Home vineyard in El Dorado Hills with 75-100 vines planted with Muscat of Alexandria, Italian, River, Thompson, Orange Muscat, Crimson Seedless and Muscat Hamburg available for free. About 1/4 to 1/2 ton yield. Brix 14-21 as of September 8. You pick. Contact Bill Smyth at 510 677-7209.
Russian River Valley AVA Pinot Noir, Dijon style grapes. Free. Bring your own clippers, buckets and bins. Pick at your own risk; no one will be there. Park along fence. Do NOT block the driveway. 1+ ton left. Ripens in 1-2 weeks. Address: 2567 Piner Road, Santa Rosa.
Beechum Estate Vineyard offers premium, small-lot wine grapes grown in the heart of Placer County’s rolling hills. Whether you’re an experienced home winemaker or just beginning your journey, our vineyard provides exceptional fruit cultivated with integrity, tradition, and a passion for winemaking. Grape variety and quantity: Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petite Sirah, Primitivo. No minimums, bulk…
