January 21’s meeting features guest speaker Mike Dunne, seasoned wine judge for both commercial and home wines. Mike provides insights into the process that he and many wine judges use to evaluate wines. He’ll cover the importance of color, clarity, aroma, taste, balance and finish. We will be tasting with Mike so bring 2 wine…
Happy New Year to All! We have fun and interesting programs and e vents lined up in 2026! Starting at the January 21 meeting, you’ll hear wite judge Mike Dunne talking about what goes on inside the heads of wine judges during competitions. More to come! The monthly programs and other educational events are designed…
Tell us what you’d like to learn more about to kick up your wine making skills. Cliclk here to get to the 2026 Education Survey. Your response takes only a minute, and you can also include ideas that aren’t listed. Thanks for giving us your feedback by January 1. Please contact Chuck Rairdan, Education Committee…
The Unified Wine and Grape Symposium is one of the largest gatherings of all things wine, wine making, and viticulture in North America. The upcoming symposium is at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in downtown Sacramento on January 27-29, 2026. Exhibits / trade show is on Wednesday – Thursday January 28-29. While geared towards…
Food, wine, sparkly lights, wine, jokes and lots of smiles all made for a festive Club holiday party. It was an evening filled with the year’s Club activities, honoring members’ contributions and welcoming a new year. Marco Squazzin, president in 2024 and 2025 was recognized for his steadfast leadership. As President Marco passed the gavel…
If you have yet to complete the 2026 Education Survey, please take a moment to do so. Your feedback is important as it helps the Club’s Education Committee focus on wine making and related topics that you are interested in learning more about. Access the on-line survey at this link. The Education Committee appreciates your input…
