New owners have purchased property in Auburn with a small hobby vineyard. Only the zinfandel grapes have survived the deer. The estimated yield is .50 ton and offered for $500. Buyer picks with owner’s help. No destemmer-crusher available.The only treatment was with insecticidal soap, pruning and irrigation. Contact Yvonne at 612-581-8005.
Cabernet sauvignon and merlot grapes available, about 1.5 tons total. Vines are approximately 7 years old. Vineyard is located in Auburn. Free to SHW members. Contact Mary Rossi at (916) 955-7429 or serenityranch1@gmail.com.
The Club’s seasoned mentors are here to assist you! Whenever you need help on the next steps or something is smelling funky or you just want to bounce off some ideas, these are the volunteers who can help you. Club mentors specialize in several areas: See the mentor list here. The Club Mentor list is…
Special note: Vice President Byron Froman can help you fill out the mdeting’s wine evaluation form. Give him a call at 530 219-1975. Here’s your chance to get your 2024 red Bordeaux varieties evaluated at the Club’s August 20 meeting. Red Bordeaux varieties include merlot, cabernet sauvignon, malbec, cabernet franc, petit verdot, and touriga nacional….
Contra Costa County grapes for sale. Grower employs organic practices in the vineyard. Available: About 3 tons of Grenache (35 year old vines) Grenache (Alban clone), about 5 more tons, vines are 4 years old. Grenache Blanc is 3 year old vines, about 1.5 tons Carignan is also 3 years old, about 4 tons…
Over two dozen Winemaking 101 workshop attendees braved a very warm Saturday for the second part of SHW’s 2025 Winemaking 101. We followed the shade as Club volunteers meticulously demonstrated basic wine making steps and the event wrapped up with wine tasting, lunch, winery tour, and a vineyard walk. This important annual workshop is an…
