Are you thinking about purchasing an oak barrel this year for your cellar? Consider a reused French oak barrel from Recoop Barrels in Sonoma County at a much lower price. Leo Prada, the owner of Recoop Barrels, will be presenting on May 21st at our next SHW program meeting on how his method of recycling oak…
SHW’s annual Jubilee picnic and awards party is on Sunday, June 1. You’ll hear who took the top honors in the Jubilee Wine Competition, have a chance to taste all of the wines entered, enjoy a potluck under shady trees, and vote for your fave wine bottle label. Families and guests are welcome. More details…
Sacramento Home Winemakers’ Jubilee Picnic and Awards Party will be Sunday June 1, 2025. Mark your calendars! The location will be Judy Pinegar’s Back Yard and Barn as in past years. The picnic begins at 1 PM with the main course service planned for about 2 PM. At the Picnic, you’ll hear about which wines…
Meeting program. Harvest is just a few months away and many of us are sourcing grapes for the upcoming vintage. At the April 16th meeting Andy Standeven, co-owner of Shaker Ridge Vineyards in El Dorado County, takes us on a deep dive to ensure we source quality grapes and determine the best time to harvest….
In addition to the Club’s monthly programs that help you make good and better wines, wine-related Club workshops and other activities might also interest you. At a June 28 workshop, you can learn about sherry wines and taste the differences (more on that soon). This summer, you can also dive into olive oil education and…
Placer County Wine and Grape Association (PCWGA) welcomes SHW members to their April 10 meeting when you’ll hear about home wine competition strategies, prepping your wines, and what the judging scores mean. Wine competition veteran PCWGA member Mike Ortin shares his experiences and knowledge. The evening meeting is at Rocklin’s Cante ao Vinho Winery tasting…
