SHW’s Jubilee wine and label competitions are now accepting entries. The Jubilee weekend begins on May 31with a wine competition in Sacramento, and concludes on the next day, June 1, with a picnic and awards ceremony at the Pinegar Ranch in Loomis. All Club members and families and their guests are invited to the June…
Great Bear Vineyards in Davis is opening their pre-bud break pruning class to SHW members (see footnote below ). The class begins at noon on Saturday, March 29, and is expected to last about 45 minutes or longer depending on questions and those who wish to practice. This is a small class; please confirm your…
Do you want to learn to make white wine? The Club’s Education Committee is looking to putting together a 2025 White Wine Making 101 focus group if enough members are interested. Instead of grapes, we’ll start with juice. This group would be open only to current SHW members who are making white wine for the…
What is the annual SHW Jubilee? It’s a weekend long celebration of winemakers and their wines after a day of competition. Relax with winemaking friends and families while enjoying good food and entry wines outdoors on a shady knoll. This year’s Jubilee is on May 31, starting with a wine competition in Sacramento, and concluding…
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and organized member to coordinate the small fundraiser at the June 1 Jubilee picnic. Buddy up with another member to share the fun of seeking 10 or so donations and showcasing the items at the picnic. Interested? Contact President Marco Sguazzin at marco.sguazzin@gmail.com.
Meeting Program. Getting ready to bottle? At the Club’s March 19 meeting, guest speaker Scott Harvey with Scott Harvey Wines shares his tips on fining, filtering, and finishing wines before putting them into the bottle. Even the smallest adjustments to wines before bottling can encourage wines to age longer and more gracefully. Scott plans to…
