2026 WineMaker International Amateur Wine Competition
Entries are being accepted through March 26, 2026 for the 2026 WineMaker International Amateur Wine Competition. See this link for the competiton’s details.
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Behind the Curtain of the SHW Website
If you should have a question or need to contact Gin, Tammy and/or Robert for concerns about the club website (forgot my login credentials, please advertise my grapes/equipment for sale to the club membership, when is a particular activity, etc.), please use the Contact Us or Contact SHW buttons on the home page of the…
Beer Making Equipment for Trade
Beer maker offers to trade beer making equipment for the opportunity to make wine or for some bottles of wine. Contact Scott Charles at libernet@yahoo.com.
TASTE – UC Davis, Robert Mondavi Institute – October 11
The 12th annual TASTE event is on Saturday, October 11th at the Mondavi Center Courtyard at UC Davis. This event features a large selection of samples of local food, wine, beer, and music. Tickets will go on sale in late September. Here is the link if you are interested in attending: https://share.google/OVqruXQqqVYvP5sdM. This is an excellent opportunity for…
Grapes for Sale: Tempranillo – Arbuckle
Tempranillo wine grapes for sale. 10-15 Tons, $750.00/ Ton Grapes from the vineyard have been in numerous wines awarded Gold and Silver at San Francisco Wine Chronicle Competition, CA State Fair, and others. Small acreage, hand harvested. Visit to vineyard welcome! http://www.sweetheartvineyards.com Contact Brooke Bachmann at cheers@sweetheartvineyards.com.
April 16 Meeting – Recognizing and Sourcing Quality Wine Grapes
SHW members Andy and Elizabeth Standeven have been farming wine grapes commercially for over 25 years. Wines made with grapes from their El Dorado Shaker Ridge Vineyard has won many awards both commercially and by home wine makers. At the Club’s April 16 meeting, Andy educates us on the things we should be looking for…
