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…
The Placer County Wine & Grape Association (PCWGA) extends an invitation to Sacramento Home Winemakers members to their March 13th event “Barrels and Other Choices for Wine Aging” . The evening panel discussion is at Twin Rocks Winery Estate in Granite Bay. SHW members do not need to RSVP. See this link for additional information….
The Sacramento Home Winemakers Education Committee is polling its membership in order to know if there is interest in providing a 2025 White Wine Making 101 focus group. This group would be open only to current SHW members who are making white wine for the first time. Participation in the group requires a commitment to…
SHW’s 2025 Jubilee is the weekend of May 31 – June 1. The Jubilee’s Club exclusive wine competition will be on Saturday, May 31 and the Jubilee picnic, awards ceremony and festivities are planned for Sunday in Loomis. Wine entries are accepted beginning March 17. Entries will be accepted at both the March 19 and…
Entries for the Winemaker Magazine’s 2025 International Amatuer Wine Competition close on March 7. See this link for the details. The magazine’s 2025 annual conference is on May 15-18 in Sacramento. An additional $25 conference fee discount is offered to California’s home wine club members bringing the total conference fee discount to $125. Enter “WMClub25”…
