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…
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…
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…
The date is fast approaching. Save your spot for Saturday, June 6th from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon at InAlliance to sharpen your winemaking knowledge and expertise. Pat Henderson, Chief winemaker at Kenwood, educator, and respected wine consultant, will be joining us for the first of a two-part series focusing on the critical steps in winemaking,…
Aaron Larson, PhD, winemaker and co-owner of Raven’s Reach Winery (Sutter Creek, CA), gave a presentation to SHW members, on blending common and lesser-known varietals. Aaron has graciously shared his presentation with us for use as a reference for blending and includes a list of unusual varietals grown in California. The techniques he uses, and…
This Wednesday, May 20th, Aaron Lawson PhD will be joining us at our monthly meeting. Aaron received his PhD from Cornell University and began his winemaking journey as a home winemaker! Currently, Aaron is both the winemaker and co-owner of Raven’s Reach Winery, Sutter Creek, CA (Amador County) and will be presenting wine blending techniques,…
