CCOF certified organic Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, and Petite Sirah wine grapes for sale. The Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel vineyards were planted in 1990. The older block of Petite Sirah was planted in 2000. The young block of Petite Sirah was planted in 2017. My vineyard is between 800 to 850 feet in elevation located on…
David Hicks, home wine maker and former SHW member is again coordinating a weekend in Lake County. This year’s event is on July 12-14, 2025. He writes: “Hi Northern Cal Winemakers, We still have room available for more of you would like to experience the World Class Wines of Lake County and Winemakers dinner at…
WineMaker Magazine’s 16th Annual Conference is in Sacramento on May 15-18, 2025 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Sacramento. Save $100 by registering now. See this link for the details.
Group Crush: Tempranillo, Chardonnay, Roussanne – Great Bear Vineyards, Davis, CA – Sustainable Family Vineyard. SHW Members Jenny and Marcus Meadows-Smith of Great Bear Vineyards. Group crush for SHW members: – Chardonnay, target BRIX 23.5 – Roussanne, target BRIX 23 – Tempranillo, target BRIX 25 These 3 varietals are usually ready to pick around mid-August depending on the development…
Group Crush: Cabernet Sauvignon – Great Bear Vineyards, Davis, CA – Sustainable & Organic Grapes Family Vineyard. SHW Members Jenny and Marcus Meadows-Smith of Great Bear Vineyards will be doing a group crush for SHW members on Saturday, September 28 or October 5. (The date might move +/- one week depending on the development of the grapes. Target is to…
Group Crush: Rosé of Cabernet – Great Bear Vineyards, Davis, CA – Sustainable & Organic Grapes Have you ever made a Rosé? It is like making white wine, but from red grapes. However, the red grapes must be picked early in the harvest season to ensure you get a bright refreshing Rosé. Family Vineyard. SHW…
