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Reminder: June 17 , 2026 SHW Meeting: Getting Ready for Harvest with Dick Minnis

Getting Ready for Harvest: Fermentation Suggestions and Calculations for Home Winemakers Dick Minnis will be our speaker at the June 17th meeting.  Harvest is just around the corner and it is time, whether we are new or seasoned winemakers, to brush off the cobwebs in our brains and review the winemaking practices that result in a…

Looking for Volunteers for the 2026 State Fair Home Winemaking Booth

We still have a few shifts needing volunteers. The Home Winemaking booth is indoors and air conditioned. When you volunteer for the Home Winemaking Booth at the State Fair, you will receive: This year, the State Fair’s run is from July 17- August 2. Please check your calendars to see if you can fill one…

Join us at Clos du Lac – Vineyard Talk and Walk

There is still time to sign up and join us for the Clos du Lac Vineyard talk and walk, June 18 (Thursday), near Folsom Lake.  Clos du Lac (CDL) is a gated community surrounded by vineyards, olive groves and interconnected lakes, modeled after the southern France region.   The talk/walk, led by Brian Belmont the vineyard committee…

Grape Vines for Sale in Auburn: Mourvedre, Barbera and Viognier

Grape Vines for Sale in Auburn, being sold by SHW member Louis RegoLouis writes – All are self rooted vines. Five gallon container $4.00 for each plant:Mourvèdre  3 eachBarbera  2 each – about 6+ tall One gallon Container $2.00 for each plant:Viognier  2 each about 3 ft tall Thank youLouis Rego530-878-8770 or this email oovines@yahoo.comCan send pictures…

Grapes for Sale: Grenache Noir, Barbera, Viognier, Cabernet Franc – Knightsen, Contra Costa AVA

The Corteza Vineyards is located in the Contra Costa American Viticultural Area (AVA). Contra Costa AVA is known for its deep, free-draining, sandy soils and unique microclimate. Grown in the historic sandy soils of Contra Costa County using organic farming practices. We currently have Grenache Noir from 35-year-old dry-farmed vines cultivated using organic practices. Deep-rooted…